Building Tips Video Shop

Here we provide a number of help videos that will show you how to carry out DIY tasks without seeking the help of a professional. By purchasing and then downloading a video you'll be expanding your knowledge and saving yourself money by being able to carry out simple tasks yourself.

Please Note: These videos presentations are for informational purposes, we cannot be held responsible for any accidents or problems happening as a result of trying to complete tasks shown in the videos. Before carrying out any work always make sure that you have the correct safety equipment and all precautions have been taken.

All videos are in WMV format and will play on most media players.

Complete Video Set - £7.95 (includes shipping cost)

Order our DIY help CD containing the complete set of plumbing, building and carpentry tips. Handy to have around and easier to order if you have a slow Internet connection. Please read below to see what you get on each CD.

Capping off a Pipe - 80p

After a pipe has been cut, or services made redundant, then the pipe must be capped off and water tight. This short video shows how to cap off the pipe efficiently.

Bending a Pipe - 50p

A quick example on how the professionals bend copper pipes.

Connecting Fittings to a Bath – £1.00

Before installing and even ordering a bath there are important considerations to take in account such as the positioning of the taps etc, this short video talks you through a few key considerations to take in account as well as guidance on how to connect the legs, and waste to a bath.

Connecting a Shower Waste Pipe to a Stack – £1.00

After your shower has been installed and waste is run through the exterior wall, it will need to be connected to the stack. This video shows how this is achieved professionally.

Disconnecting a Bath – 80p

This short video shows how to disconnect the pipe work supplying the bath ready for the bath to be removed.

Disconnecting a Toilet – 80p

This short video shows how to disconnect the pipe work supplying the toilet ready for the bath to be removed.

Smashing a Cast Iron Bath – £1.00

Once you’ve disconnected your cast iron bath the only way to transport it to the ground floor is in pieces, this video shows how to smash the cast iron bath safely.

Installing a Shower Tray – £1.00

This video shows how to professionally install a shower tray in a mix of sand and cement so it is level ready for tiling.

Plaster Boarding a Ceiling - £1.50

Ever had problems plaster boarding a ceiling? Or wondered how the professionals do it? Well this short video will give you tips on how to perfect a plasterboarded ceiling.

Important Considerations Before Ordering a Kitchen – 50p

You are just about to order your kitchen but you’re not sure exactly what to measure to! Then this short video may help you along the way.

Boxing off a Room to Fit a Kitchen – Important Considerations - 60p

You want to box off an old room to fit a kitchen in a nice square area! You've got services such as gas to consider not mentioning hot and cold feeds! This short video will assist you on planning your stud work around these potential hazards.

Tips for Screwing down Floorboards in a Bathroom Area - 50p

This video points out key problems to look for whilst screwing down floor boards in a bathroom area.

Fitting a Plastic Window Board – 80p

This short video shows how to measure cut and fit a plastic window board in position.