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Successfully Working with Trades
Let's talk trade quotes. A good rule of thumb is to obtain 3 quotes, which may mean contacting...


So You Want To Do-It-Yourself?
The simple reality is D-I-Y isn’t for everybody. Not because they can’t. Definitely not because...


What Do We Want? Honest Pricing!
The pros and cons of different pricing models when hiring a tradesperson


Re-Seal a Shower: Caulking with Silicone
Re-sealing wet areas is a job every homeowner will need to do from time to time. Whether it’s mouldy or discoloured and needs replacement, or you just want a new look to suit the tiles, D-I-Y caulking is a great skill to have.


A Cautionary Tale: the Case for Doing your Due Diligence
You are at a slight disadvantage when you’re naïve to the world of trades, so you may need to do some research before hiring. Yes it’ll take some time, but you could be saving a lot of time, energy, money and heartache down the track – especially if you’re facing a larger project. It is worth it to do some legwork upfront.


5 Experts Share their Insights
We invited a handful of experts to chat with us and asked those common, and sometimes curly, questions you’ve always wanted to know. Our Q&A series with tradespeople and building professionals provided an opportunity to share their knowledge, revealing fantastic and informative tips to empower women with their own home improvements.


Hanging shelves, Anchoring & Fixing other things to walls
One of the most common, simple D-I-Y jobs around the home - the know-how is what we’ll explain in this How-To Guide


Summer Home Maintenance: 'Tis the Season
‘Tis the Season is a quarterly feature covering off She Bangs' suggestions for jobs to do in light of the season.


The Most Bang! For your $Buck
Smart renovating means knowing where to spend, where to save, and making good decisions along the way.


Reno Blitz: Before & Afters
It took longer than it was supposed to, many challenges made for a fantastic learning curve


My Top 5 Favourite Tools
You may not be surprised to learn that I spend an awfully large amount of time at hardware stores...


Feature Walls
Doesn’t everyone love a feature wall? Who doesn’t love a pop of colour or different texture? Loads of people...


I Messed Up: Learning The Hard Way
Last year I screwed up BIG TIME on some client jobs. The shame I felt making mistakes is...


Jumping at shadows: a Mea Culpa
It’s funny you know; sometimes there’s shitty gender discrimination and other biases at play.


Scaredy Cat: Overcoming Your Fears of Messing Up
I’d confidently say that one of the main things stopping women from getting into D-I-Y and home...


And the Award goes to….
On a late summer Friday afternoon in 2025, I attended a Women in Trades event, hosted by Bowens.
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