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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.
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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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“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.”
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!
Meet a few of our trusted experts, they’ll show you some tricks of the 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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
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!
- Explore the ShowMe Directory
- Make a booking with a Provider via the booking form
- Provide key information
- Select a time and date for the ShowMe session
- Nominate the ShowMe session length (10 mins, 20 mins, 30 mins)
- Secure your booking with payment
- You will receive confirmation and a unique link for the up-coming ShowMe session
- 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
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