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Tales from the Jobsite (free read)


A False Economy
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.


How To Avoid Overpaying Your Handyperson
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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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...


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.


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