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 built using similar conventional technologies and manufacturing and construction processes. These processes use a lot of energy and produce huge carbon…
Experts top tips to minimise the interest paid on your home loan
With Aussie mortgage holders witnessing thirteen interest rate rises over the last two years, it's no wonder many have been feeling the financial pressure. The rate hikes have put enormous strain on many…
PHOTO GALLERY: December’s biggest building blunders revealed!
Every tradie has an off day, but these December nightmares prove that some days are worse than others. Welcome to the latest edition of Build-it’s Building Blunders, where we spotlight Australia’s most cringe-worthy…
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,…
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 car at home is a big drawcard for many electric vehicle buyers. But it’s rare to find chargers installed at apartment…
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,…
Been drinking and your heart’s fluttering? You may have ‘holiday heart’
Written by Caleb Ferguson, University of Wollongong and Sabine Allida, University of Wollongong It’s the time of year for workplace Christmas parties, and gatherings with family and friends. Maybe you’ll drink a lot…
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.
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.
“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.
What laws could I be breaking with a new drone?
Thinking about getting a drone? Here's Build-it's guide of must-know rules for every novice pilot—and possibly some experienced ones, too.
