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Birds can be a real pest in the workplace, especially in large warehouses and factories with open windows and doorways. Dealing with them can be a particularly complicated and expensive procedure. There are a number of ways to deter birds from commercial, industrial, or residential buildings. Consider alternative door options. Use scare devices, eliminate attracting […]

Everyone at BS fixings would like to thank our customers for using Trustpilot to review our level of service. You’ve helped us to achieve an excellent rating with an average score of 4.9 out of 5. This equates to a staggering 99%. We set ourselves an initial target of attracting 50 reviews which we have […]

You may have noticed on our website that we now stock the rather famous (Dragons’ Den) GripIt range of products. Well, we thought it would be a rather good idea to share a bit of advice on how to use and fit the GripIt fixings. GripIt fixings are used to attach heavy items to plasterboard […]

Following the hugely successful launch of our exclusive VIP club, and as a thank you to all our loyal customers, we are now offering a fantastic 10% discount for all those customers who sign up online and join our exclusive club. The BS Fixings VIP Club has been created to keep you up to date […]

We know there are many experienced painters and decorators out there who have “Been there” and “Done that.” Well, this one’s for those of you who haven’t. We thought that we would put together a short blog post for all those embarking on a bit of DIY in the near future. You could perhaps be […]

Graffiti can be a very divisive art form. When done well, it can look amazing. Similarly, when done poorly, it can be a real eyesore. A real hotspot for the poor kind is along railway lines, causing one company to take action. Network rail, in The West Midlands, has set up a Graffiti Hit Squad. […]

At BS Fixings, we’re usually ones to look on the bright side. However, the latest reports from the construction industry make for pretty bleak reading. Output fell again in June, as materials and labour shortages started to bite deeper in the UK construction industry.  The latest report from the ONS shows construction output falling for […]

As BS Fixings we are committed to offering our customers not only superior products but superior advice. We have a policy to check and test all the products we sell. We know it’s important not only to stock the best products, but also to understand how each item works, how to use them and where […]

Well, despite all the jokes from the members not taking part, the triumphant warriors returned to base having survived Tough Mudder. A challenge we are all unlikely to forget in a hurry. The event began with a big group warm-up under the suspicious gaze of our Fitness Instructor carefully inspecting the team for any weakness. […]