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A nail is just a nail, isn’t it? Well, you might be surprised at how often we get asked which nail to use by our customers, and how there is more to the common nail than you might think. There are obvious things that could influence which nail you should use, such as length and […]

Now that the excitement (and for most of us, the anticipated final disappointment) of the Euros is over, our sporting focus has seamlessly moved to the re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics in Japan. As the medal haul starts to grow, so does the catalogue of photographs of jubilant athletes and contestants having their pictures taken with their […]

In the past, like many households, deciding which paintbrush we should use for any particular job usually came down to what paintbrush was clean and easily accessible in the draw under the Kettle in the kitchen. But having worked at BS fixings for many years now, I now know there is far more to choosing […]

When we analyse google search analytics, we can see that one of the most frequently searched terms relating to stainless steel is how to fix or remove scratches from stainless steel. This is most likely to be people looking to remove scratches from household appliances. Things like stainless steel sinks or kitchen appliances. However, the […]

Stainless steel tying and sculpting wire – the possibilities are endless! Our stainless steel tying wire is a traditional, industrial product used for applications such as fencing, cables, hangers, horticultural work, and general tying applications where a good quality durable, corrosion resistant wire is required. It is soft and malleable making it easy to twist, […]

There are loads of different wall ties on the market. Each one is designed to do a slightly different job. There are also building regulations that can influence which ones you’ll need, so choosing which one is best for your project can seem a little daunting at first. According to NHBC, wall ties of the […]

How to fit wall plugs – Your step-by-step guide by BS fixings. Fixing wall plugs is easy if you know what you are doing and have the right equipment to start with, but if you get it wrong you could end up with screws that do not lock tightly into the wall plug, or wall […]

Last week, we published an article about using JCS Tamtorque sign fixing clamps to secure Christmas lights and decorations. As the clamps are fast, easy and safe to use, along with being extremely cost-effective, a growing number of retailers, businesses and councils are using the versatile components in this way. In this edition of our […]

As detailed in this week’s BS Fixings news article, our brand new range of timber hangers is already a popular attraction for our customers. In this edition of our blog, we’ll give you a brief guide on how to install these crucial components correctly, keeping your floors and decks strong and stable as the timber […]