Articles by Jarrod Brown
Brighten up your holidays with these outdoor Christmas light ideas
It's time to bust out the Christmas tree and untangle last year's lights as Aussies everywhere gear up to turn on the holiday charm heading into the new year. From…
Fun and (sort of) free design apps for your next home reno
Your phone isn’t just for texting, scrolling, or binge-watching footy matches—it’s your…
Gold Coast blokes bare all for men’s mental health in ‘Sexy Concreters Calendar’
It’s flying off store shelves, but this holiday calendar doesn’t feature bikini-clad…
Tradies say they can’t afford to take time off this Christmas
Small business tradies say they won’t be joining Aussie office workers on…
Why your kitchen reno is costing Australia new home builds
Australia's ‘renovation resurgence’ might be draining much-needed cash from these nations' housing…
Tunnelling tradies exposed to 200 times the safe amount of silica in metro construction
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) has raised serious concerns about hazardous silica…
Top interior design tips for maximising natural light in your home
With sunny summer days right around the corner, design experts have revealed…
“It is not a thing of the past”: Cancer survivor warns asbestos danger lives on in Aussie homes
Four years ago, 67-year-old Simon Christley started noticing what he described as…
Tradies take home top gong at National Building and Construction awards
The best and brightest in building and construction stepped off-site and headed…
Simple maintenance steps for getting your deck summer-ready
A little routine upkeep goes a long way toward preserving the beauty…
There’s “no sign” of construction costs easing until 2028
A new report has revealed there’s no end in sight for construction…
Bunnings “facial scanning” tech breaches customer privacy, warns watchdog
Australia’s favourite hardware chain has been found guilty of breaching customer privacy…
CommBank hands homeowners a $1,300 discount on solar batteries
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) is handing homeowners who purchase a Tesla solar battery…
How much will an architect cost? Let’s break it down
From hourly rates to flat fees, architect costs can vary as much…
Get ready to roll: Top caravan driving tips for an epic Aussie summer road trip
With summer right around the corner, Aussies everywhere are dusting off their…
This hidden switch on your ceiling fan could slash $$$ off your power bill this summer
A simple switch on your ceiling fan could be the key to…
‘Aussiest proposal ever’: Bloke pops the question over Bunnings loudspeaker
One punter has proposed to his partner over the weekend in what…
The asbestos safety tool every home renovator needs this summer
Renovators have been handed a “lifesaving” tool to tackle asbestos in the…
Can Ford’s plug-in ute and electric van turn tradie heads?
Aussie tradies have finally been handed an EV alternative to their favourite…