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

The simple reality is D-I-Y isn’t for everybody. Not because they can’t. Definitely not because...

The pros and cons of different pricing models when hiring a tradesperson

You probably won’t save money. Not in the short term, at least. Believing that it is a way to save, is to trust in a false economy.

They say, time is money. People tend to spend money doing the things they can’t or don’t want to do themselves. If you’re in the mind to save some cash, avoiding these 7 money traps are going to pay off.

What electrical work can you do D-I-Y, and what do you need to know about hiring a sparky? Based on info from Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) – the regulators, this resource covers off rules about electrical work, safety, and who can work in electrical.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Smart renovating means knowing where to spend, where to save, and making good decisions along the way.

It took longer than it was supposed to, many challenges made for a fantastic learning curve

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

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

Last year I screwed up BIG TIME on some client jobs. The shame I felt making mistakes is...

It’s funny you know; sometimes there’s shitty gender discrimination and other biases at play.

I’d confidently say that one of the main things stopping women from getting into D-I-Y and home...

On a late summer Friday afternoon in 2025, I attended a Women in Trades event, hosted by Bowens.