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  We definitely don’t want to bag old school. In fact, old school generally represents great wisdom and experience. But we often stick...

  Do you ever get to the end of the day and feel like you did nothing? It happens to the best of us sometimes. But if it’s happening...

  Work is busy, the bills are being paid and the team are happy. Or... Work could be busier, you’re just about paying bills and the...

  NZ has a big problem. It has a rapidly growing population with a housing shortage. Our building industry can’t keep up with the...

  There’s nothing wrong with being an old school Tradie. In fact. It’s a good thing. You’re experienced, knowledgeable...

  The rookie apprentice. You love them and hate them all at the same time. They show up on site with not much experience and you see them as...

  Being your own boss, doing things your way, and having an endless supply of work is the dream right?   It’s totally doable. But...

  We’ve taken a look back over the most popular posts from our Facebook page in 2017. And that’s given us reason to believe that...

  “Ain’t nobody got time for long winded job prep.” You want to get in, do the job, and get out.   So picture...

  The lead up to Christmas can be overwhelming.   Being pushed and pulled in every direction.   There’s always more to do...

  Yes, even a Tradie can be thoughtful at Christmas.   Just imagine your customer’s face when you turn up with a Christmas gift to...

  It’s always hard to turn down work. Especially if you’re trying to grow your business. And we all know that building booms...

  Ready for warmer weather?   Pretty soon, the sun will be shining most days (surely!?) and temperatures will be climbing...

  Ever worry about all the waste generated on your construction site?  You should.  Because construction and demolition waste...

  Everyone loves a great prank, right? Tradies have been pranking each other for years — especially their apprentices. But is it funny?...

  There’s a new breed of tradie.   You might have seen them on site. A more sensitive type of tradie. Young, fashion conscious,...

  Sometimes customers can be really difficult. Sometimes they can be great.    Then there are the friendly customers,...

  Are you a cowboy?    Probably not. There are a few around, but most tradespeople are here to do a good job. You want...

  If you’re a tradesperson, your tools are the backbone of your business. You don’t want to lose them, do...

  In every industry, there are the top guns and the underdogs. The growing and the declining. The good operators and the bad. The...

  We've looked back over our popular Facebook posts from 2016 and made some big calls (possibly defamatory) as to what their popularity...

  Do you delight your customers? Do ALL your customers sing your praises? Refer you to others? Perhaps delight is a funny word for Tradies...

  When you’re working hard on site, is your marketing working hard for you too?   Job sites create the perfect...

  Hotspots. Good if you're talking about nightlife or summer holidays. Bad if you're talking about workplace...

  You’re on a tight deadline.   You need to crack in and get this project started ASAP. No time for mucking around....

  Construction work is risky. Accidents can happen if you’re not on the ball. And staying on the ball means you need to be physically...

  Imagine you’re on an important job. Time pressure is on and you can’t afford mistakes. You have just one simple task. Loosen...

  Heard about new Ovaboard Reinforced Kraft MD?   Perhaps you're confused about the difference between the original...

    Wondering what the latest trends are in flooring?   It makes sense that flooring trends are aligning with the...

  Ever dealt with a customer complaint about damage to their property during a building project? It’s tough. Sometimes it’s not...

  Got a big painting project on? The first thing you need to do is get rid of your dusty old drop sheets. Why? Because you can now use...

  Building sites are busy and often messy places. There are plenty of hazards to trip over or slip on.   So how do you...

  Wow - January’s almost over! Before we crack too far into another exciting year we thought it would be a good idea to reflect on...

  When you’re painting inside, the last thing you want is to spill paint on the carpet. But if you do, and your floor protection is...

  Have building techniques and technologies changed much in the last century?   You bet.   Some things remain...

  The Sutherland family recently renovated their bathroom and en-suite.   After the first couple of days of renovation they...

  Accidents happen right?    Well actually, it’s better if they don’t.    Especially on a...

  Are you doing enough to protect your customers’ floors while you renovate?   Sure, you might cover them with a drop...

Worried about the new Health and Safety at Work Act? The good news is, if you’re already complying with current legislation,...

  You know what building sites are like, right?   Tools get dropped, paint and plaster gets spilled, boots tramp in debris,...