Notes from the workshop

Straight-talking advice on carpentry, joinery and looking after the timber in your home, from Phil and the PRM bench in Hampshire.

17 September 2026

Five Questions to Ask Before You Book a Kitchen Fitter

A kitchen is the biggest joinery job in most homes. Five questions that tell you whether the fitter you are talking to will leave you with a fitted-furniture finish or a flat-pack look.

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17 September 2026

First Fix vs Second Fix Carpentry: What Is the Difference?

If you are planning an extension, renovation or new build in Hampshire, you will hear the terms first fix and second fix. Here is what they actually mean, and why the order matters.

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