The hollow drill: making drilling cleaner and more efficient
There are grants for dust protection through hollow drills with integrated vacuum holes, and for good reason: protecting health and saving time.
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Tradespeople app: finding fixing materials on the go
fischer Professional, the product finder with suitable offers from retailers. Always have the right fixings, screws, anchors, nails. Free assembly information.
Read articleEn route to solutions for the future
Sustainability is a trending topic: be it in the world of travel, shopping or cooking, the topic of sustainability is everywhere. According to a survey by the GfK market research institute, 88 per cent of those surveyed had heard of sustainability. An island in the North Sea and a company in the Black Forest demonstrate how the topic can be put into practice.
Read articleHome gyms: the right fixings
Falling temperatures are often accompanied by a fall in motivation to drive to the gym or to train outdoors. A home gym is just the thing in these conditions. Just a few pieces of equipment are enough to enable you to train at home just as effectively as you would at the gym. However, anyone wishing to attach pull-up bars and a punch bag inside their own four walls should ensure that the fixing can withhold the weight and action.
Read articleA day in the working life of a construction diver
Have you ever tried to install something with your eyes closed? No? For construction divers, “blind” installations or working in zero visibility is part of their everyday work. Read on to find out how this works, what the daily work of a construction diver involves and what challenges they face.
Read articleSmall rooms, big style
A square metre costs 17.50 euro in Munich, and 12.30 euro in Stuttgart: This is the average basic rent as calculated by popular comparison portals. Many city dwellers live in confined spaces due to high rent prices. Smart furnishing tricks help to make living spaces appear bigger. Inhabitants can make the most out of every single square metre by attaching furniture and home accessories to the wall.
Read articleHow can I identify a high-quality anchor?
Hidden heroes: anchors. While these components can be small they are a crucial safety element when it comes to installations. But how can I identify whether I am holding a high-quality anchor or one that is of lesser quality? In this video Stefan will explain how you can test this at home.
Read articleIt’s time to pull your sleeves up and get to work: 10 DIY tips
After summer before autumn knocks at your door: The perfect time to get the finishing touches done on your home and garden before the “fall”. Whether you are painting the living room or hanging your holiday photos: These ten tips will help you get it done.
Read article“Communication is the be-all and end-all”
Daniel Kaiser is a Product Manager for fischer. In this interview he reveals why every working day is unique, which skills are indispensable, and which product he is particularly proud of.
Read articleRevamping old walls
Old buildings have history and character, which also makes them complicated. Especially when it comes to attaching furniture and home accessories to the walls. Keeping in a mind a few tips will ensure the wall cupboard doesn’t collapse on top of you after installing it.
Read articleInnovation on wheels: welcome to the fischer TourTruck
The red and white TourTruck is making its way through Europe – and is stopping off in a town near you! Get to know the entire world of fischer fixing technology and expand your knowhow. Would you like a glimpse of things to come? Then step aboard!
Read article“The emotions only started to come during the descent”
Our colleague Simon Essig dared to undertake a challenge which few people dare to do: the alpinist summited the Island Peak – one of the six-thousanders of the Himalayas. Determination, endurance and prudence helped Simon reach the peak. These are qualities that are also indispensable to him at fischer.
Read articleHanging a hammock – how to
Summertime equals garden time. A hammock is a must-have for relaxing on the terrace in the balmy hours of the evening. The only issue is that hanging a hammock can be quite complex in some circumstances and can cause problems, which is why we are showing you the optimal way to mount a hammock. After all, your own safety is the highest priority.
Read articleSafety not only depends on the anchor
In many cases it is the substrate that fails and is unable to carry the transferred load; or the anchor was installed incorrectly. As a trainer at the fischer Academy, the experienced former construction manager Wolfgang Schultz explains in an interview how he gives DIYers and traders an understanding of selecting the right anchor and compliant installation.
Read articleTips for your personal World Cup party
The football World Cup is the defining theme of this summer. You can cheer on the national team in the private environment of your home cinema or during an open-air screening on your terrace. An XXL television with a sound bar or a projector with a screen turn your private viewing session into a special occasion. The right fixing plays an important role.
Read articleFixings in your bathroom
The bathroom – your spa at home. A rain shower and whirlpool bath turn this room into a personal oasis of wellbeing where you enjoy spending time. What could be more disruptive than a towel rail that has broken out of its anchoring? Or a mirror cabinet that threatens to come off? We’ve gathered a few tips on how to safely install your applications in the bathroom to make sure it remains a place of wellbeing.
Read articleThe aktivhaus: the future of living
Anyone who has built something before knows that it can be a long and rocky road to owning your own home. Almost every home builder will be familiar with four problems. First of all: it takes much longer than expected. Secondly, and in connection: construction becomes significantly more expensive. Thirdly: the finished house has some defects. And in the fourth place: the finished home looks different to how you imagined. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid all these defects from the start – and never have to pay another electricity bill again?
Read articlePutting a stop to drilling dust
You know the drill. The bit is mounted onto the drilling machine. Your target is marked with pencil and clearly in front of your eyes. Ready, steady, go. A feeling of satisfaction many a handyman knows too well. However, taking a deep breath after drilling is perhaps not what you should do on a construction site.
Read articleSafely installing a TV wall bracket – but how?
Who doesn’t dream of a larger television? A few inches wider, an even better picture and a gigantic film experience as a result. But not every room has enough space to accommodate this, which is why flat screen devices often have to be anchored to the wall. This is an easy replacement for bulky TV units that take up a lot of space.
Read articleFrom the real world to the digital world- eSports
fischer is the first of its industry to become involved with eSports. Why? Voker Amann, responsable for the fischer sponsorship activities, gives an insight.
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