So you want to save some green? All you have to do is drive smart to save green. It is not just about having an eco friendly car. Common sense tells us that if more people took up the challenge our whole country – even the whole world – would benefit in a

The first factor relating to the overall life of your battery relates to the question ‘Should I charge my battery before I use it?’ and ‘How long should I charge the battery for?’ and the answer to these does not have the impact it used to have. Today most Lithium-Ion and Ni-Cad Batteries, which are the main types for cordless power tools come with a little bit of charge. It is recommended to charge prior to using it, and I would recommend taking the battery off when the light indicates that it has charged. Leaving it on can be a problem too, and relates to the second factor in increasing your cordless drills battery life.

Brick slips are used in construction and aesthetic design projects to create a specific type of finish. This guide takes you through what they are and some of the most common uses for them. Brick slips are essentially thin versions of regular bricks. They can be embedded into concrete to give the appearance of proper brickwork. This can sometimes help to cut costs as it can be more efficient to build something out of concrete and then decorate it than build the whole thing out of bricks.