Anthony Painter
Anthony is a construction professional with more than 24 years of experience in residential construction with a bachelors degree in Construction Management + Cert 4 in Waterproofing + WHS Officer
The Essential Tools List for a Construction Project
Starting a home construction project? Learn what tools—from power drills to safety gear you'll need —to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety on your building site.
Understanding NCRs in Residential Construction: A Homeowner’s Guide
Building your first home? NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) might sound technical, but understanding them empowers you to ensure quality, safety, and accountability in your build. NCRs are not "bad" either.
How Australia's National Home Improvement Scheme Could Transform Your Home – and Your Wallet
The NHIS promises a wave of home upgrades with benefits for energy bills, comfort, and jobs. But can it really deliver?
Best Men's Work Pants For Hot Weather + Summer 2025
Working in the summer heat? This guide reviews the best lightweight work pants for tradies in 2025. Compare fabrics, fits, knee pad pockets, and pocket layouts—from Carhartt to Dickies—so you stay cool, comfortable, and site-ready all day.
C15: Your Ultimate Painting Inspection Checklist (from design to execution)
You don't need to be a painter to ensure a top finish on your new home. In this post we walk you through our painting checklist to help you oversee your builder's painting work, protect your investment, and ensure a best result.
C14 Checklist: The Homeowner’s Guide to Ceramic Tile Design & Installation
Planning ceramic tiling in your new home? The C14 Ceramic Tile Design & Installation Checklist is your step-by-step guide to getting it right the first time. From material selection to installation quality checks, we break it down so you can protect your investment and avoid costly rework.
C12 The Fixing Stage Checklist: Your almost done!
The fixing stage is when plasterboard, cornices, joinery and tiling lock your home’s interior in place. I’ll walk you through the C12 Fixing Stage Checklist that helps you inspect gyprock, joinery, eaves, and tiling to avoid future issues.
