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26 March 2025

Do You Need Council Approval for a Carport in NSW?

It's easy to assume that you don't need any permission to build a carport on your property. It's your property, after all! However, the New South Wale…

26 March 2025

Do You Need Council Approval for a Carport in QLD?

Given Queensland's unpredictable weather, adding a carport to your home can be a real game changer when it comes to keeping your vehicle protected. Bu…

26 March 2025

Do I Need Council Approval to Build a Shed in ACT?

You might think that building a shed in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) seems like a simple enough project, but have you ever stopped to consid…

21 December 2024

Do I Need Council Approval to Build a Shed in VIC?

Shed Regulations VIC
Whether it's for extra storage, a workshop, or a quiet retreat away from the main house, there are specific regulations that gove…

21 December 2024

Do I Need Council Approval to Build a Shed in QLD?

Shed Regulations QLD
Building a shed on your property can be a fantastic way to gain extra storage, create a workshop, or even add value to your home.…

21 December 2024

Do I Need Council Approval to Build a Shed in NSW?

Shed Regulations NSW
Adding a shed to your property in New South Wales can be a fantastic way to create extra space, whether you need a garden shed, s…

16 October 2024

Can You Build a Shed on Sloped Ground?

Installing a shed on your land is a great way to add some extra storage and value to your property, as well as give you a separate space away from hom…

16 October 2024

Can You Build a Shed Over an Easement?

Building a shed on your land might seem like a pretty straightforward project. But what happens when the perfect spot happens to sit over an easement?…

4 October 2024

Can a Carport Be Attached to a House?

If you're an Australian homeowner, you likely know how unpredictable the weather can be. One minute, it's pouring rain, and the next, the sun is bakin…

4 October 2024

Can You Build a Carport on a Sloped Driveway?

If you're tired of your car being exposed to the harsh Australian sun or those unexpected downpours, it's time to think about building a carport. But …

4 October 2024

Can You Build a Carport in Front of Your House?

When you consider the unpredictable nature of Australia's weather - blazing sun one day and torrential rain the next - it's easy to understand why an …

4 October 2024

Can I Build a Home Office in My Garden?

Working from home has taken the world by storm in recent years, and while it might be nice to cut down on commuting times, it still can present its ow…

1 July 2024

COLORBOND® Steel The Show - Win A Share Of $360k!

If you have built a COLORBOND® shed with Fair Dinkum Builds after 1 July 2023 - enter for your chance to WIN!
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29 August 2023

What colours go with Woodland Grey® by COLORBOND® steel?

Grey is having a big moment in design and décor lately.
In fact, the trend among younger homeowners to use it in their decorating has been dubbed “mi…

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1 August 2023

Steel sheds

The Steel Advantage: Why Steel Sheds Are Superior to Other Shed Options
Steel sheds are an iconic part of the Australian outback – but why? What is it…

27 June 2023

Garage Dimensions & Sizes Guide

Residential garages offer so much more than just a place to store your car. A fully enclosed garage that's secured with a garage door is essentially a…