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“Insanely embarrassing”: Scientists say you can save your ‘toxic’ kitchen utensils after all 

If you recently panicked over your black plastic spatulas, you’re not alone. A widely shared study had many people (me included) tossing their favourite cheap plastic kitchen tools after claims they contained dangerous,…

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

The secret symbols thieves use to mark your home

It sounds like something out of a crime novel rather than what you’d find in Aussie suburbia.Mysterious symbols appearing on homeowners' properties, used to share covert messages within Australia’s criminal underworld, have seen…

By Paul Eyers 5 Min Read

Meet the newest robo-recruit set to revolutionise communication on Aussie job-sites

When some tradies arrive at the job site next week, they might be in for a surprise as they welcome their newest colleague for the first time.  Under a foot tall, unable to…

By Paul Eyers 5 Min Read

Pool owners swear by this “genius” $25 Bunnings storage hack

If you're one of the 3.1 million Aussies lucky enough to have a backyard pool, you’ll know that it comes with more than just splashes and summer fun—it also brings a whole lot…

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Meet Ballie: Samsung’s adorable robot rolling into homes in 2025

What if you had a little robot buddy rolling around your house, helping you out with chores, keeping your pets entertained, and even saving you money?  That’s exactly what Samsung’s latest innovation, Ballie,…

By Jarrod Brown 7 Min Read

DEWALT’s new pressure washers are here to save your weekend (and your back)

Let’s face it—cleaning isn’t exactly at the top of anyone’s “fun weekend plans” list. Whether it’s blasting the grime off your driveway or scrubbing down your tools after a big job, it’s one…

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read
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Wearable site mapping tech slashes surveyancing times in half

Entering the job site to see someone wearing the NaVis VLX 3 and you’ll be mistaken for thinking you’ve accidentally walked onto a Star Wars movie set instead.  The futuristic-looking surveyancing tool has…

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

You can win a DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5 in 1 TOWER

End the year by giving your tools the home they deserve. One lucky subscriber to the free Build-it newsletter will win DEWALT's newest innovation in jobsite storage solutions: the DEWALT TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 DXL 5…

By Build-it 3 Min Read

Hands on with the Apple Vision Pro – A major game changer for training in the trade sector

In mid-July, Apple launched the Apple Vision Pro headset in Australia. The marketing sells it as a productivity tool, while quietly showing you how great it is for watching TV shows and movies.…

By Dan Barrett 9 Min Read

Win a pair of UVEX boots in our June giveaway

Throughout July we are giving away 10 pairs of uvex 2 x-flow zip work boots. If you'd like to win a pair of these mighty fine-looking boots, it actually couldn't be simpler. A…

By Build-it 2 Min Read

Recall: Ryobi Airwave 2-in-1 brad nailer/stapler

An essential tradie tool has been recalled from Bunnings after workers discovered its faulty safety systems could cause it to misfire. 

By Jarrod Brown 2 Min Read
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