Just for Kicks

Just hold it there, steady, steady….. back a bit  

I just love a man wearing  a beret without any sense of irony.             This is Lawrence-Nield who has just been awarded Australian Architect of the year. “His career combines a prolific and continued output of … Continue reading →

If you are going to get stuck on a desert island it is probably best to take a builder along. Here’s why, They can climb just about anything They always have a cellphone handy. They realise most things can be … Continue reading →

Building sites are tough, dirty places to work and the occasional prank can liven up a dull week. In my first week of work I was asked to fetch a left hand screwdriver. I would like to say that I … Continue reading →

Well whose damn bathroom is it? I recently posed a teaser Whose bathroom is this? The post contained a couple of photos of an innocous looking bathroom, obviously a good few years old. It has generated a fair bit of interest … Continue reading →

The builderforlife thinks he’s a clever dick. He’s been known to say; There is no crying in building. Six months ago my client had all the money and I had all the experience. Now we’ve swapped. That bricky is all … Continue reading →

Dont try this at home, try this at work!

I can hear my mother saying “You’ll put an eye out with that!” Technorati Token M52NJGXSTAVV

Danger Danger Will Robinson   These are the sure signs your builder is dodgy.  Collected from my builder and architect friends on the web. We really have too much time on our hands……… … his favorite saying is  ”She’ll be … Continue reading →

My favorite sister of all time sent me this great Christmas gift idea. Now, how will I  get her to buy me one? Hmm,

Life can be overwhelming sometimes

Only a builder on television will ever do this Give an upset worker the rest of the day off. Wear a hard hat indoors Wear a tie, except to get divorced. Carry  drawings neatly rolled up. Run through an airport … Continue reading →

What does a builder buy for that special person in his life who has everything? What is the latest accessory that every girl needs? What doubles as an accessory and a weapon for when you are walking home late at … Continue reading →

Thought every one was gainfully employed today?

Thought all your men were fruitfilly employed today?  

You will never hear  a Builder say Work safe are so sensible. Yes you can have a beer at lunch time. That Union rep was  really helpful. I love the GST. My tradesmen are underpaid. Im not sure who the … Continue reading →

Builders know best,  but you will NEVER hear us say; Is that all  the Architect cost? That was cheap. Duct tape wont fix that! This costs a little extra but I’m going to absorb that bit. You can pay me … Continue reading →

Have you ever pretended to be someone that you’re not just to fit in with the ‘in crowd’? I am sure that most of us can put our hands up and say at some stage in our lives we have … Continue reading →

A man wanted to build a house but he wanted all the walls to face south. What did he do? He built it at the north pole. From the 11 year old daughter of sly on building.

I needed a password with eight characters – so I picked Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.’