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Are you thinking about a new career? Find out how to start a new career in construction in 2025

Are you thinking about a career switch? Find out why 2025 is the perfect time to explore a career in construction.

Tools, tips and simple step-by-step instructions for how to re-grout kitchen or bathroom tiles.

Whether it’s to fit your own kitchen, work on property development or for a career move, find out about the Able Skills Kitchen Fitting Course.

Find out why sign painter and mural artist Abbi decided to do a painting and decorating course, what she’ll do with her new skills and what’s next for her career.

Discover how long it takes to become a qualified plumber and learn more about the qualifications you need to hold before completing work.

Find out more about the skills covered in the Introduction to Carpentry course and how the training could lead to a potential career switch.

Find out more about what can cause a leaky tap and how you can fix it yourself using a simple step-by-step guide.

Interested in pursuing a career in electrical? Find out more about the kind of person suited to being an electrician, the industry’s earning potential and progression opportunities.

If your overall aim is to be a qualified plumber and a Gas Safe Registered Engineer, learn how to achieve that with a combined training route.

From raised beds to brick barbecues, brickwork has so many uses around the garden. With some basic bricklaying skills, many of these projects are achievable as DIY.

Learn more about the steps homeowners can take to prevent and tackle a blocked sinks, showers, baths and toilets.