There’s “no sign” of construction costs easing until 2028

A new report has revealed there’s no end in sight for construction cost woes as prices continue to escalate heading into the end of the decade. 

By Jarrod Brown 7 Min Read

10 years after the Lacrosse building cladding fire, the defects and disasters continue

Ten years after a late-night cigarette started a fire that spread rapidly up Melbourne's Lacrosse apartment building, not much has changed to spot flammable defects.

By Build-it 7 Min Read

Budget swimming pool alternatives ready for summer

Build-it has rounded up a list of affordable pool alternatives that won’t overheat your wallet, helping you to stay cool this summer.

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Homeowners urged to beware of ageing and deteriorating asbestos

With Aussies gearing up for some summer DIY renovations, safety experts are warning to be wary of older deteriorating asbestos materials.

By Paul Eyers 5 Min Read

Bunnings “facial scanning” tech breaches customer privacy, warns watchdog

Australia’s favourite hardware chain has been found guilty of breaching customer privacy by scanning the faces of everyone entering the store. 

By Jarrod Brown 6 Min Read
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CommBank hands homeowners a $1,300 discount on solar batteries

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is handing homeowners who purchase a Tesla solar battery a huge discount to help solve their pricey power problems. 

By Jarrod Brown 3 Min Read

Don’t let your pipes go to crap: avoid this major toilet mistake!

In honour of World Toilet Day, Build-it has unblocked the truth on the dangers of flushing wet wipes down your loo.

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

Boost your home’s value with these DIY driveway hacks

Giving your driveway a facelift can seriously improve your home’s kerb appeal and even boost its value if you want to sell.

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Building costs have soared. Is it time to abandon my home renovation plans?

Australia’s appetite for home renovations remains strong, but rising interest rates and shortages in labour may have some would-be renovators wondering: is this still a good idea?

By Build-it 8 Min Read

New solar power tech unshades solutions to common panel placement problem

A new type of solar panel, able to be installed in previously impossible places, has brought a ray of hope to those previously unable to get solar.

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read
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