More Than Just a Carpenter - Sharing more than 20 years of experience.
My day-to-day work will always be the heart of the business. Working directly with homeowners and creating kitchens, carpentry and bespoke projects. But being involved in the wider trade also gives me the opportunity to keep learning, stay up to date with new products and techniques, and share what I've learned with others.
Alongside my work with homeowners, I've been fortunate to build relationships with some of the leading names in the trade and home improvement industry. This has led to opportunities to work with brands, attend major industry events and share my experience with others in the trade.
For customers, I believe this experience adds another level of knowledge to every project, from understanding the latest products and techniques to knowing which solutions work best in the real world.
I’m proud to be part of the team of trade professionals involved with InstallerSHOW at the NEC Birmingham, and especially proud to have been selected as one of the first Ambassadors for the Kitchen Fitter Arena when it launched in 2026.
I've taken part in panel discussions, demonstrations and Q&A sessions covering everything from kitchen installation and choosing the right tools to dealing with problems on site, working with manufacturers, marketing and building a successful trade business.
One of the things I enjoy most about events like InstallerSHOW is meeting other tradespeople, whether they've been doing the job for 30 years or are just considering getting into the trade.
There's always something we can learn from each other.
Grand Designs Live
I've also had the opportunity to appear at Grand Designs Live, sharing practical advice and experience around kitchen installation, planning and design.
Speaking directly to homeowners as well as industry professionals is something I particularly enjoy. A great kitchen isn't only about how it looks, understanding how something is actually going to be installed and work in the real world can make a huge difference to the finished project.
OX Tools & Screwfix Live
As an OX Tools Ambassador & creator, I have the opportunity to work with the brand at their annual summits, trade events including Screwfix Live, meeting fellow tradespeople, talking tools and sharing practical advice from site.
I've always enjoyed trying new tools and techniques, but I'm equally interested in understanding how products perform when they're being used every day by people working in the trade.
Events are also a brilliant opportunity to talk directly with other tradespeople about the challenges we all encounter on site.
Back to the Workshop ...
Supporting the next generation
I’m passionate about getting into schools and giving young people an honest insight into what working in the trades is really like, ideally, before they reach the point of making important decisions about exams, college and their future careers.
Whether it’s through classroom discussions, careers events or work experience opportunities, I want young people to see that learning a skilled trade can open the door to a rewarding and successful career.
For me, it’s about sharing the reality, the hard work and challenges, but also the opportunities, independence and places a trade can take you.
There isn’t one right route into the industry. If spending some time in a classroom, workshop or on site helps a young person discover an option they hadn’t previously considered, then it’s time well spent.
Always happy to have a chat
One of the best parts of becoming more involved in the wider industry has been the people I've met along the way.
So whether you're:
a homeowner looking for some practical guidance about a kitchen or carpentry project,
an established tradesperson wanting to compare notes or ask another opinion,
just starting out and looking for some advice about getting into the trade,
or an organisation or brand interested in contributing to an event, panel, demonstration or industry project...
Come and find me at the next show or get in touch here. I'm always happy to have a chat.