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Shed guides and workshop advice
Practical shed buying guides and workshop setup tips.
Honest advice from a Brisbane tradie who has built more sheds than he can count. We focus on what matters: quality, layout, and real-world use.
What we cover
- Shed buying guides and comparisons
- Workshop setup and organization
- Tool storage and layouts
- Backyard projects and builds
What you can expect
- Advice from decades in the trades
- Honest assessments of build quality
- Practical tips that actually work
- No sales pitches, just real experience
Latest posts
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Shed Foundations on Australian Clay Soil: What Works and What Cracks
Reactive clay soil is the most common shed foundation problem in Australia. Practical advice on slabs, piers, and the mistakes that come back to bite.
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Colorbond vs Zincalume Sheds: Which One Actually Lasts in Australian Conditions
The real-world comparison of Colorbond and Zincalume sheds across coastal, regional, and inland Australian conditions. Which lasts and which doesn't.
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Shed Electrical Rough-In: What I Wish I Knew the First Time
Most shed electrical work gets done after the slab and walls are up. That is expensive. Here is what to plan for at the rough-in stage instead.
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The Shed Slab Prep Mistakes That Will Cost You Years Later
Skim a slab prep and you will pay for it for the life of the shed. Here are the five mistakes I see most often, and what they cost to fix later.
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Anchoring Sheds for Cyclones: What Actually Holds Down
Practical guide to cyclone-rated shed anchoring in Queensland — slab vs ground, bracket types, and what the engineering specs actually mean.
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Shed Ventilation in Queensland: Don't Skip This
Dave Keller on getting shed ventilation right in the Queensland climate — practical options, what works, and why a sealed shed is a bad shed.
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Shed Electrical: What to Specify and What to Skip
The shed electrical fit-out is where small decisions add up to big differences in usability. Here's what's worth specifying and what isn't.
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Shed Concrete Slab Decisions: What's Worth Spending On
The slab is the foundation of your shed and the place where shortcuts hurt most. Here's what's worth spending on and what isn't.
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Shed Roller Doors vs PA Doors: What I'd Actually Do for a Brisbane Build
Shed Guy Dave Keller breaks down roller doors versus personal access doors for Brisbane sheds - sizing, costs, and what most people get wrong.
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Shed Slab Thickness for Brisbane Soil: What You Actually Need
Dave Keller, Brisbane shed builder, breaks down concrete slab thickness, reinforcement and prep for sheds on Brisbane's reactive clay soils.
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Colorbond Shed Colour Choice: A Practical Guide for Australian Conditions
How shed colour choice affects heat, fading, and resale value, beyond the marketing brochures.
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Shed Foundation Options for Australian Conditions in 2026
Concrete slab vs steel pier vs gravel pad. What actually works for backyard sheds in different Australian soils and climates.
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Workshop Shed Insulation: Is the Cost Worth It?
Insulating a workshop shed costs $1000-3000. For year-round use, it's essential. For occasional use, the cost-benefit is less clear. Here's how to decide.
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Secondhand vs New Sheds: What to Check Before You Buy
Secondhand sheds can save thousands, but structural issues, corrosion, and missing parts create headaches. Here's how to assess whether a used shed is worth it.
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Shed Ventilation for Brisbane Summer: What Actually Works
Metal sheds in Brisbane summer become ovens without proper ventilation. Here's what actually makes a difference vs what's just marginal improvement.