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Lifetime 8' x 5' Modern Outdoor Storage Shed, Gray
4.1 out of 5 stars
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92 ratings91 reviews
  1. 5 stars48% (44)
  2. 4 stars33% (30)
  3. 3 stars9% (8)
  4. 2 stars3% (3)
  5. 1 star8% (7)

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Jul 18, 2026
Reviewer name: Rrdi
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Almost 5 star

Well made except for the instructions for putting it together. A lot of the steps could be combined to make overall assembly easier. Most important isn't assembling in the heat as the vinyl softens which makes the parts not hold while fastening so it needs to be done in the shade. Overall well made

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Jul 25, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Assembly notes

Put this shed together for my daughter. I am a skilled handyman and do stuff like this all the time. There were several issues to note during assembly. The part id numbers on the directions don’t match the id numbers on all the parts. Had to spend time figuring out what went where. There are oval shaped plugs that snap into oval shaped indents on the underside of the roof panels to accept the screws. They are oval shaped so they won’t spin when installing the screws, however some of them spun anyway. Had to wedge a flat screw driver between the plug and the panel to keep them from spinning. The shelf support brackets didn’t line up with the bracket indents on the shelf. Had to make it work. The assembly wasn’t difficult but it did take longer than i anticipated, about 4 hours. Resolving the issues stated above added to the assembly time.

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May 25, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Product Tip for Assembly

So far I am impressed by this Lifetime shed. Shipping was easy, confirmed by phone before delivery, and shows up in two boxes on a single pallet. As other reviews mention, the assembly does take some time and a little bit of skill. The online videos are great for reference when the pictures or instructions in the manual are unclear. I docked a single star from my review because a few of the screw anchors used in the roof assembly stripped or did not hold. If you happen to run into this same issue during your assembly, I found that using a small piece of the excess window seal tape worked like a charm (they provide plenty). Just wrap a small amount of the tape around the anchor before setting it into place. The tape will hold the anchor in place while you drive the screw into the roof. I would purchase this same shed again.

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Mar 28, 2026
Reviewer name: AC Redding
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Very nice, attractive shed.

Very attractive and pretty well designed shed; our only wish was that there were more ventilation options. Living in a region with very warm summers, we will need to keep one door open during the day. We watched a YouTube assembly video a couple of times and used the assembly instructions to put it together in two days. Pretty straight forward.

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Sep 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Bruce
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

2 people did the job!

Went up ok! My wife and I put it up over a weekend...helpful YouTube videos and patience. The only confusing part is parts and screws are separated into different bags but not always labeled correctly. We expected to be divorced by end of completion but are still happily married.

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Aug 18, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Beautiful shed, assembly, and shipping a nightmare

This is a beautiful shed. However, the instructions are ridiculous and it took us four people 7 1/2 hours to put together. It was shipped with a hole in the side of the box. I did not realize because the freight delivery service stacked one box next to the other, and it was a small hole. That being said, the front door panel has a crack and is smashed so although the shed is assembled, the doors are cocked because obviously the damaged door is warped. I did contact the shipper. I think Sams should give me a partial refund or a new shed. Although I can’t imagine having to put this thing together all over again. What a nightmare if the door wasn’t cracked, it would be absolutely beautiful however that’s 7 1/2 hours of my life I can’t get back. And I paid $340 for a helper to help me assemble it. It was too much for my husband and I.

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reply from LifetimeProducts

We're sorry to hear about the frustration you experienced with assembly, and the damage to your shed. Our customer service team would be more than happy to send you a new door. 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

May 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Michelle
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

I honestly have no opinion about the shed because delivery has been a nightmare. If you order this and Sam's Club chooses EFW Shipping for delivery, be prepared for multiple days of 10 hour delivery windows with no delivery, no update of expected delivery, non-existent tracking of delivery, and frustrating chats and conversations promising delivery that never happens.

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reply from LifetimeProducts

We're very sorry to hear about the frustration you've been having with delivery. Please reach out to Sam's Club directly to see if they can help make this right for you. They can be reached at 888-746-7726. *DC

Mar 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Erik
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

‘ Lifetime’ of pain and suffering.

Absolutely a horrific assembly process. Expect 12 hours and endless frustration with each and every step. Screws (GJZ) strip more than 50% of time and impossible to back out. Hinge tube (FVW) parts don’t fit (tube doesn’t fit into doors and won’t fit into part AHO door bushing. video demonstrates steps in seconds that take hours. Do not buy or consider unless you have a retired schlep or lots of money/time on your hands. Shed looks good, but wobbly as you will never finish assembly with so many GJZ screws only half way in and stripped.

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reply from LifetimeProducts

We're sorry you're having trouble with your new shed. Please reach out to our customer service team and we can troubleshoot the issues 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

Sep 15, 2026
Reviewer name: KELLEY
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Do yourself a favor and do not order large items that require multiple boxes for shipping. We only received 1 of 2 boxes based of the labels from the manufacturer and customer service told me its only 1 box and i had to check to verify that any items were missing before they could assist me further. After checking the box which only contained roof panels and floorboards and some other odds and ends with no instructions, i called back. I was advised the item was out of stock so it could not be replaced. So i sit and wait for a refund in the next 5-7 business days and then wait for someone to come pick up this mess that i can not do anything with, as well as not have a shed to build tomorrow

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reply from LifetimeProducts

We're sorry to hear about the frustration with your shed order. Receiving only part of the shipment and then finding the item was out of stock is not the experience we want for our customers. Please contact our Customer Service team so we can review your situation and assist further. They can be contacted through Live Chat on lifetime.com Monday through Friday, by phone at (800) 225-3865 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (MT). We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and apologize for the inconvenience. *DC

Aug 30, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Worst buy ever

This was the worst thing I ever purchased I watched the video they put it together so easy one person can do most of it two people for a couple of steps cool……. 4 days it took 4 days to put it together and even though its together the walls don’t stay popped in the base the screws was not marked and was put all together awful awful I will never by this again

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reply from LifetimeProducts

We're sorry to hear about the frustration you experienced assembling your shed. We understand how disappointing it is when assembly takes much longer than expected and parts or instructions are difficult to follow. If you have any remaining concerns with your shed, our Customer Service team would be happy to help. They can be reached through Live Chat at Lifetime.com, by phone at (800) 225-3865, or by email at customercare@lifetime.com. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MT). *DC