Customer reviews for Lifetime 8' x 7.5' Outdoor Storage Shed forMember photos









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What gives?
Purchased the shed a few weeks ago, after getting a foundation completed yesterday I opened the boxes in hopes of getting the shed built. Problem is the instructions don't match what's packed in the boxes and hardware is missing. This is a USA made product, I'd expect better.
We're sorry to hear that! Replacement hardware is available and can be ordered through our customer service department. They can be contacted through Live Chat on our website (lifetime.com) Monday-Friday, or over the phone Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at (800) 225-3865. They can also be reached by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT). *DC
Returned
Shed was unfortunately returned. Floor never went together properly. Seemed like one section curved. No big deal, I made it work. I had a level base, everything squared up until the roof went on. Atter that, the doors never lined up and wouldn't close properly, even with shims. I wanted to like this shed, it was the perfect size, but I just couldn't make it work.
We're sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your Lifetime shed and had to return it. Next time, try contacting our customer service experts so they can help you troubleshoot any issues you're having. They can be contacted through Live Chat on our website (lifetime.com) Monday-Friday, or over the phone Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at (800) 225-3865. They can also be reached by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT). *DC
Shed review
The shed was straightforward to build when following the written instructions and the YouTube QR codes. There were times where the instructions were a little confusing and the YouTube videos helped confirm the correct tasks. Before assembly, I built a treated lumber base and used cinder blocks as ground support. Building a level and stable base is what helped this shed assembly go so smooth. It's very sturdy and should last a long time. Only complaint would be that storing things on the wall is kind of an inefficient use of the walls. There are a lot of wall bracket mounting points but only 5 or 7 brackets. I would say it's a light level security as breaking into it might not be all that difficult. Overall, It's well worth the money compared to other options.
Good shed for the price
My wife and I put it together over the course of a weekend. Construction was a little bit of a pain but not too bad. I definitely recommend supplementing the instructions with the youtube video. We used plastic wood planks as the base instead of a concrete foundation. I think it is wind resistance up to a category 2 hurricane on its own. You can buy anchors separately to increase the wind resistance.
Based on your star rating, we would appreciate some additional feedback so that we can help make this a better experience for you. We can be reached via email at reviews@lifetime.com. *DC
Tuff
This building holds up as good as a stick built ...sturdy and beautiful when completed...took about 5 hours to put together in 95° weather but well worth the sweat.. Placed it on wood foundation with stones under the pillars to help prevent rot ....very pleased overall
I do not understand
Bought two. One offline (store out of stock), the other, curbbside pick-up. Offline, sturdier shelf, yet missing hanging hooks. In-store curbside, shelf flimsy, floor not right, but does have hooks.... as the review title states, I do not understand....
We're sorry you're having trouble with your new sheds. Please reach out to our customer service team and we can troubleshoot the issue with you and see if we can figure out what is happening. They can be contacted through Live Chat on our website (lifetime.com) Monday-Friday, or over the phone Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at (800) 225-3865. They can also be reached by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT). *DC
Terrible Design
It took me several days to get the parts together so that I could install. Once I tried to put the walls up the screws keep coming loose and the wall caves in. At this point I have no solution for this besides drilling through the wall and letting the screws show on the outside. Might buy different screws and nuts to use. Will not do this again. Too many parts and quality isn't as nice as advertised.
We apologize about the frustration with the assembly of your new shed. We do have several assembly help options available if you run into questions, including; YouTube video tutorials, the BILT app, as well as our customer service department is always a great resource. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).
Great Shed
Great roomy shed. Looks great in the backyard. No complaints about the shed itself. The only problem is the company Sam's has a vendor to install. Horrible! I called several times but no answer. I did some research and saw terrible reviews. So don't bother with them. I went on Yelp and found a company that does furniture assembly/outdoor. A team of three had the shed up in 2 hours. Price was fair. Another option is Lifetime. They do have assembly available. I saw the 800 number in the paperwork after our assemblers left. They were more expensive. Call around. Again great shed and having it installed saved my marriage LOL
Horrible Instructions, But Good Shed
As everyone has noted, the instructions are horrible and when I went to the YouTube for a segment, I found it glossed over the question I had and wasn't very helpful either. I'm not a big fan of running YouTube over and over to build a shed. If you have constructed things in the past and can think logically, it will come together for you if you follow the horrible instructions. The shelf is laughable. Granted I'm in Phoenix, but the plastic shelf drooped within 24 hours and the "support bars" are hardly supportable. The illogical insert screw devices to hold the shelf up are laughable. They fell out after the first day. Fortunately, I didn't buy the shed for the shelf! All and all, its a good shed and will work and the parts for the most part with the exception of the shelf, are fairly precise. I've seen worse. A little lesser quality than a nearly identical shed from Lifetime that I bought 6 years ago, but it will work.
We apologize about the frustration with the assembly of your new shed. Our customer service team is always happy to help out with any questions or issues you may have. They can be contacted through Live Chat on our website (lifetime.com) Monday-Friday, or over the phone Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at (800) 225-3865. They can also be reached by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT). *DC
Verified Purchase
Excellent
Good quality good price easy to set up