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Tailored 1:1 advice from $17

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Don't screw it,

Are you struggling with a home improvement project and looking for expert guidance? Wouldn’t it help to have access to a DIY expert who can guide you through your project via video call, all from the comfort of your own home?

With ShowMe Exchange, you don’t have to spend a fortune on a professional or risk making costly mistakes on your own.

Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just getting started, ShowMe Exchange is the perfect place to learn new skills and tackle your projects with confidence.

So why wait? Our experts are here to help you every step of the way so you can start making your home improvement dreams a reality.

Are you struggling with a home improvement project and looking for expert guidance? Wouldn’t it help to have access to a DIY expert who can guide you through your project via video call, all from the comfort of your own home?

With ShowMe Exchange, you don’t have to spend a fortune on a professional or risk making costly mistakes on your own.

Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just getting started, ShowMe Exchange is the perfect place to learn new skills and tackle your projects with confidence.

So why wait? Our experts are here to help you every step of the way so you can start making your home improvement dreams a reality.

D-I- Why?

Why struggle to DIY on your own when you can get a ShowMe Expert to Show You the right way instantly? With ShowMe Exchange you will:

Save money
and time

Gain new
skills today

Take pride,
and be the hero

Get stuff
done, faster

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Connect effortlessly with industry experts!

“I really like the idea of people being able to pick up small jobs. I would use this app when I needed to have someone show me because I can’t have access to friends who can do that.”

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David Wellend

You can feel ‎ with ShowMe!

When it comes to workplace safety, we’ve got you covered! With security at the centre of our technology, you can rest easy knowing that your details are kept safe and sound – so you can focus on what matters most, your DIY Project!

People who use ShowMe Exchange feel empowered – see their stories below.

Hear from our Happy and Proud DIYers!

Kara O’Brien
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"I find it difficult to know how to approach certain DIY because of my lack of knowledge or experience… I have had experiences where I messed up the DIY because I didn’t know how to do it properly. Having tradies show me how to DIY remotely would make me feel good!"
Johnny Nguyen
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“It’s like telehealth for tradies!”
Amy Goldberg
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“The Show Me Exchange platform is an awesome idea! If the task isn't complex, I would much prefer someone to remotely show me how to fix it…”
David Wellend
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“I really like the idea of people being able to pick up small jobs. I would use this app when I needed to have someone show me because I can't have access to friends who can do that."
Work ‎ from the start!

Meet a few of our trusted experts, they’ll show you some tricks of the trade!

Anna-Clare Longford
Anna-Clare LongfordCarpenter by trade
  • Master Builders SA - HiViZ Women Building SA - Outstanding Woman in Construction winner of 2022
  • Lecturer of Construction Management at the UniSA
  • MATES in Construction champion & ASIST trained
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Anna can help you with

  • Carpentry Top Tips
  • Door locks
  • Thinking outside the box
  • Completing those projects you have always wondered how to fix

Anna’s Top Tip: There are many ways to fix a problem. Let me show you.

Laura Gransbury
Laura Gransbury About Laura:
  • Founder of Cinch Textiles
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Circular Economy advocate and specialist
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Laura can help you with

  • Fixing and repairing damaged upholstery
  • General mending advice
  • Patching and darning clothes
  • Ideas for giving old garments new life
  • Basic alterations.

Laura's Top Tip: A quick stitch now can save an afternoon of mending later!

David Green
David GreenAbout David:
  • Electrical Engineer by trade
  • Automation specialist (sprinklers, smart home, industrial)
  • A car enthusiast - I have a keen interest in motor vehicle restoration projects and various car maintenance activities
  • DIY all-rounder
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David can help you with

  • Anything to do around the home – including your home DIY projects
  • Building custom cat runs, houses and enclosures
  • Entertainment system installation (i.e. tv brackets)
  • General home automation advice
  • General air-conditioning management
  • Home wireless networking advice
  • Energy savings and management

David's Top Tip: To find answers, ask questions! The customer often knows the information for the answer - we just need to put all the puzzle together.

Peter Andrinopoulos
Peter Andrinopoulos About Peter:
  • Founder at Genisis Timberworks
  • Timberworks specialist with an interest in upcycling and furniture restoration
  • When I am not in the workshop, you’ll most probably find me with a camera in hand - professional portrait, nature and product-based photography is my speciality.
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Peter can help you with:

  • Design and drafting of new custom furniture
  • Furniture restoration
  • Recycling/upcycling old furniture and pallets
  • Garden projects
  • Tips and tricks for organising and optimising space on your workshop or garage

Peters's Top Tip: Look at an item through the lens of possibility – what looks to be an old and worn pallet one day, could in fact be your next creative project!

Simon Flaherty
Simon FlahertyAbout Simon:
  • Founder at SPF Projects
  • Ceiling fixer and renderer by trade
  • Master Builders member
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Simon can help you with:

  • Everything gyprock and render
  • Wall and ceiling framing
  • Paving and concreting
  • General home maintenance

Simon's Top Tip: Prior preparation prevents poor performance.

Eden Steele
Eden Steele About Eden:
  • Founder at Steele Home Improvements
  • Qualified Cabinetmaker
  • DIY enthusiast
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Eden can help you with:

  • Cabinetry Tips
  • Hinge and runner adjustment
  • Storage solutions
  • General DIY
  • Basic plumbing
  • Correct power tool operation

Eden's Top Tip: You can usually only ever choose 2 of these 3 outcomes when renovating. Getting the job Cheap, getting a good Quality finish and having it done Fast.

  • Fast and cheap = bad quality
  • Fast and good quality = not cheap
  • Cheap and good quality = not fast

Anna-Clare Longford

Experienced Carpenter & Home Improvement All-Rounder

David Green

Home Automation Specialist & Home Improvement All-rounder

Mitchell Rogers

Gardening & Horticulture Specialist – Owner of MR Gardens

Peter Andrinopoulos

Timberworks Specialist & Owner of Genesis Timberworks

Frequently Asked Questions

ShowMe Exchange is a remote services marketplace where you can receive 1:1 real-time (live video) tailored advice for home maintenance and repairs, home improvement and all of your household creative projects!

  1. Explore the ShowMe Directory  
  2. Make a booking with a Provider via the booking form 
    1. Provide key information 
    2. Select a time and date for the ShowMe session 
    3. Nominate the ShowMe session length (10 mins, 20 mins, 30 mins) 
    4. Secure your booking with payment 
  3. You will receive confirmation and a unique link for the up-coming ShowMe session 
  4. After your ShowMe session, you will have a chance to provide feedback.

You have the option to choose a ShowMe session for the following durations: 10 mins, 20 mins or 30 mins

Go to a Provider’s profile and select ‘Book Me’ – you will be prompted to complete the booking form.

There is a lot of expertise on the ShowMe Exchange platform across seven broad categories:

  • Textiles, Craft & Mending
  • Home Maintenance & Repair 
  • Creative Projects 
  • Tiling, Painting & Plastering 
  • Landscaping & Gardening
  • Furniture Upcycling & Restoration 
  • Cabinetry & Storage Assembly

Check out the Provider’s profile to see their specific experience.

Typically, Consumers seek advice relating to handyperson jobs, creative projects, household diagnostics, repairs, maintenance tasks and general home advice.

Ultimately the Provider will seek to understand your requirements during your initial ShowMe session to see if they can assist (noting there are licencing requirements, safety considerations and building codes). If unsure, we suggest booking an initial 10-minute session to understand if a Provider can assist you.

Jobs involving heights, electrical tools, or that are required to be undertaken by a licensed professional (including but not limited to electrical work, gas plumbing, construction etc.) are not permitted via ShowMe Exchange.

The ShowMe Exchange platform uses Zoom – a recognised and trusted leader in secure video communications.

The ShowMe Exchange platform uses Stripe software to manage all the platform’s financial transactions, including all credit/debit card payments for Consumers and bank account information for Providers. Stripe is a highly secure payment platform with PCI Service Provider Level 1 (the highest level of certification available in the payments industry). For further information on Stripe, go to: https://stripe.com/en-au

Sign up today, create a project, and receive expert advice straight to your smartphone!

Sign up today, create a project, and receive expert advice straight to your smartphone!

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Simon Flaherty

  • Founder at SPF Projects
  • Ceiling fixer and renderer by trade
  • Master Builders member

Simon can help you with:

  • Everything gyprock and render
  • Wall and ceiling framing
  • Paving and concreting
  • General home maintenance

Simon’s Top Tip: Prior preparation prevents poor performance.

Peter Andrinopoulos

  • Founder at Genisis Timberworks
  • Timberworks specialist with an interest in upcycling and furniture restoration
  • When I am not in the workshop, you’ll most probably find me with a camera in hand – professional portrait, nature and product-based photography is my speciality.

Peter can help you with:

  • Design and drafting of new custom furniture
  • Furniture restoration
  • Recycling/upcycling old furniture and pallets
  • Garden projects
  • Tips and tricks for organising and optimising space on your workshop or garage

Peters’s Top Tip: Look at an item through the lens of possibility – what looks to be an old and worn pallet one day, could in fact be your next creative project!

David Green

  • Electrical Engineer by trade
  • Automation specialist (sprinklers, smart home, industrial)
  • A car enthusiast – I have a keen interest in motor vehicle restoration projects and various car maintenance activities
  • DIY all-rounder

David can help you with:

  • Anything to do around the home – including your home DIY projects
  • Building custom cat runs, houses and enclosures
  • Entertainment system installation (i.e. tv brackets)
  • General home automation advice
  • General air-conditioning management
  • Home wireless networking advice
  • Energy savings and management

David’s Top Tip: To find answers, ask questions! The customer often knows the information for the answer – we just need to put all the puzzle together.

Laura Gransbury

  • Founder of Cinch Textiles
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Circular Economy advocate and specialist

Laura can help you with:

  • Fixing and repairing damaged upholstery
  • General mending advice
  • Patching and darning clothes
  • Ideas for giving old garments new life
  • Basic alterations.

Laura’s Top Tip: A quick stitch now can save an afternoon of mending later!

Anna-Clare Longford

  • Carpenter by Trade
  • Master Builders SA – HiViZ Women Building SA – Outstanding Woman in Construction winner of 2022
  • Lecturer of Construction Management at the UniSA
  • MATES in Construction champion & ASIST trained

Anna can help you with:

  • Carpentry Top Tips
  • Door locks
  • Thinking outside the box
  • Completing those projects you have always wondered how to fix

Anna’s Top Tip: There are many ways to fix a problem. Let me show you.

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    Eden Steele

    • Founder at Steele Home Improvements
    • Qualified Cabinetmaker
    • DIY enthusiast

    Eden can help you with:

    • Cabinetry Tips
    • Hinge and runner adjustment
    • Storage solutions
    • General DIY
    • Basic plumbing
    • Correct power tool operation

    Eden’s Top Tip: You can usually only ever choose 2 of these 3 outcomes when renovating. Getting the job Cheap, getting a good Quality finish and having it done Fast.

    • Fast and cheap = bad quality
    • Fast and good quality = not cheap
    • Cheap and good quality = not fast

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