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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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.
With summer right around the corner, Aussies everywhere are dusting off their caravans to hit the open road for a holiday adventure.
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.
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.
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