Tools Down

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 the steering wheel, watching the traffic in every direction except ours get the green.  You start questioning reality. Is this thing…

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Budget bathroom renovations that wont drain your wallet

Dreaming of a bathroom refresh but don’t have deep pockets?  The good news is that a stylish, modern space doesn’t have to cost a fortune.  Whether you’re dealing with dated tiles and tired…

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

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, train or bus, do you choose a seat to avoid being in the sun or do you like the sunny side?…

By Build-it 7 Min Read

Apprentice translator: Build-it’s Gen Z dictionary every tradie needs

A new challenge is emerging on Australia’s construction sites, leaving many seasoned tradies scratching their hard hats.Generation Z's distinctive terminology and slang, a linguistic code that defies conventional communication, is putting Aussie apprenticeships…

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

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 need to start budgeting for it—because the price of coffee is set to skyrocket this year. For many tradies, that first…

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

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 demanding nature of the job - it’s no surprise eating healthy can often fall down the ladder of every tradies priority…

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read
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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 work in one of the most unique and remote environments on Earth. The AAP is currently calling on carpenters, electricians, plumbers,…

By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read

Why are Aussies feeling the heat over this Bunnings beach bargain?

The popular hardware store’s latest summer collection has caused some social media outrage after one polarising item was spotted in the range. Bunnings has decided to go toe-to-toe with brands like Cool Cabana,…

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

Top tradie camping spots to rough it wild this summer

With summer just a month away, now’s the perfect time to down tools and start drawing the blueprints for this season's outdoor adventure.

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

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 caravans to hit the open road for a holiday adventure. 

By Jarrod Brown 7 Min Read

“Don’t do it”: Tradies’ $250,000 Thailand tragedy leaves him stranded overseas 

A Perth tradie has been left fighting for his life after crashing his moped into a pole last weekend in a popular Thailand tourist spot. 

By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read
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