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Anthony Painter

Author of 501 articles ∙ Based in Queensland Australia ∙ X

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

Articles by Anthony Painter

C12 The Fixing Stage Checklist: Your almost done!

∙ 21 min read Public
in Checklists

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.

Various photos from the fixing stage

Why Housing Policy Keeps Failing (And How We Can Fix It)

∙ 19 min read Public
in Opinion

Australia’s housing isn’t just bruised; it’s mis-managed. Endless policy swaps, siloed agencies, and blind faith in markets hit homeowners hard. Here’s what’s broken, how to fix it, and why government can’t be perfect—but must still do better.

Red and white wrong way sign

The Best Cold Weather Construction Gloves in 2025

∙ 13 min read Public
in Tools

Frozen fingers and dropped tools? Not on your site. Discover the best cold weather construction gloves of 2025—built to keep you warm, safe, and in control, no matter how low the temperature drops.

Cold pug wrapped up in a blanket
Featured articles by Anthony Painter

C12 The Fixing Stage Checklist: Your almost done!

∙ 21 min read Public
in Checklists

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.

Various photos from the fixing stage