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Why Steel Wool Might Be the Best Window Tool You’re Not Using
For years, I swore I’d never use steel wool on glass. Too risky, too harsh, too unnecessary. I was wrong. After twenty years cleaning glass, I’ve learned that 0000-grade steel wool is one of the best tools you can have. It gets marks off that no scraper, detergent, or secret mix will touch. Used properly, it doesn’t scratch. It burnishes. It smooths and polishes the surface so the glass looks clearer than ever before. It achieves perfection! Real-World Results If you clean gl
Jonathan Bull
Oct 29, 20252 min read


A Ladder Safety Tool That Actually Gets Used: How the Grip Clip Was Invented
Sick of your ladder slipping at the worst moment? The XPRT Grip Clip is a lightweight, easy-to-use ladder stabiliser that clamps securely to gutters in seconds. Invented by a tradie after too many close calls, it’s built for real-world use—fast, strong and actually gets used. Learn how this Aussie-made tool went from idea to essential safety gear for tradies and DIYers.
Jonathan Bull
Jul 31, 20254 min read


How to clean Gutters and Downpipes: Gutter Tongs
Most gutters can handle a bit of leaf litter. It’s the hard stuff like broken tile bits, nails, plastic offcuts that causes real blockages. The XPRT Gutter Tongs are built to reach into awkward spots your hand can’t, grab debris before it gets lodged in your downpipes, and save you a costly plumber visit. Designed by a pro who’s cleaned thousands of gutters, these aren’t your average BBQ tongs.
Jonathan Bull
Jul 8, 20252 min read


How I Invented the Louvre Mop (and Nearly Took Out my Wife’s Car)
I didn’t realise aluminium kicks like a mule. One chunk of cut-off metal barely missed my wife’s car (this was literally in the garage). I also learned not to wear a good shirt while cutting - the hot metal filings melt straight into the fabric.
Jonathan Bull
Jul 1, 20253 min read


For the Inventor Minds Out There: Why I Keep Building (Even When It’s Hard)
Invention is messy, slow, and often frustrating — but when it clicks, it’s worth every failed part and dead-end phone call. If you’re a builder too, let’s talk.
Jonathan Bull
May 21, 20252 min read


How I came up with the Louvre Gun (and why it rocks)
When I moved into a house with louvre windows, I thought cleaning them would be a breeze — I’ve got over 20 years of pro window cleaning under my belt. But the next morning, in different light, I saw all the smudges I’d missed. That moment kicked off a wild invention journey: testing triggers, custom hoses, and experimenting with plastic tips — until I finally built the perfect tool for the job. This is the story of how the Louvre Gun was born.
Jonathan Bull
Jan 21, 20253 min read

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