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PHOTO GALLERY: January’s biggest building blunders revealed!
New year, same old shocking stuff-ups. As job sites fire back up and tools start buzzing again, some builds have already gone belly-up…and we’re only in January. From bathrooms that…
Brew or nah? Is offering a cuppa to tradies on the job a no-go?
If you've ever had a plumber, sparkie, or chippie over to fix…
The simple driving mistake that’s keeping you stuck at red lights
We’ve all been there—sitting at a red light, drumming our fingers on…
Budget bathroom renovations that wont drain your wallet
Dreaming of a bathroom refresh but don’t have deep pockets? The good…
Can you get sunburnt or UV skin damage through car or home windows?
Written by Theresa Larkin, University of Wollongong When you’re in a car,…
Apprentice translator: Build-it’s Gen Z dictionary every tradie needs
A new challenge is emerging on Australia’s construction sites, leaving many seasoned…
You could be paying $12 for a coffee (and $15 for a beer) in 2025
If your morning smoko isn’t complete without a fresh brew, you might…
Tradies Australia’s most unhealthy workers – but these diet hacks will rebuild your heath!
Whether it’s the 5 am starts, the back-to-back schedule or the physically…
What mirrored ants, vivid blue butterflies and Monstera house plants can teach us about designing buildings
Written by Aysu Kuru, University of Sydney Almost all buildings today are…
Experts top tips to minimise the interest paid on your home loan
With Aussie mortgage holders witnessing thirteen interest rate rises over the last…
PHOTO GALLERY: December’s biggest building blunders revealed!
Every tradie has an off day, but these December nightmares prove that…
Tradies called to arctic adventure paying over $150k a year – but time is running out to apply
The Australian Antarctic Program (AAP) is offering Aussie tradies a chance to…
Live in an apartment and want to charge an electric car at home? Here are 4 ways to help that happen
Written by: Thomas Longden, Western Sydney University Being able to charge your…
Why are Aussies feeling the heat over this Bunnings beach bargain?
The popular hardware store’s latest summer collection has caused some social media…
Been drinking and your heart’s fluttering? You may have ‘holiday heart’
Written by Caleb Ferguson, University of Wollongong and Sabine Allida, University of…
Pick up a hybrid ute before this Tradie tax break gets the axe
Thinking about snagging one of the swanky new plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs)…
Australians’ cars are typically larger, heavier and less efficient than in Europe – here’s why
Written by Robin Smit, University of Technology Sydney Road transport is responsible…
Red Roosters’ Christmas candle looks and smells just like fried chicken
Red Rooster has been cooking up something special this festive season -…
Could your boss ban drinking non-alcoholic beers on the job?
We all know cracking a cold one on-site isn’t exactly standard workplace…
