I spent the first couple of months of 2025 in India for some professional development and...

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

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

Judith contacted me via the She Bangs website looking to possibly hire me for some work at her...

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

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

Natural building is a bit of a nebulous term; what does it even mean? Let’s start with what it...

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

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

You have definitely heard it said before: good preparation is key to the success of your DIY...

I’m here to tell you what I learned about fencing – not the kind you do masked and dressed all in...

Updating small spaces can be a challenge, but in fact having limitations – whether it’s size,...

“Hi Sam, would you be able to give me a quote on redoing my kitchen?” A fab woman messaged me...

At the risk of stating the bleeding obvious, renovations cost a lot of money. But some renos...

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

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

When I first got going in this gig, I didn't think millimetres were mission critical. Early on I...

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