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Lifetime 8' x 5' Modern Outdoor Storage Shed, Gray
4.1 out of 5 stars
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87 ratings86 reviews
  1. 5 stars49% (43)
  2. 4 stars31% (27)
  3. 3 stars9% (8)
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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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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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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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Jul 6, 2026
Reviewer name: Rooster
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Overall experience could be better.

I had a duplicate left gable, missing the right side gable and a couple of end caps. The customer service was pretty good, the parts were shipped from their headquarters in Salt Lake City. Installation is doable by myself, took me about 12-13 hours split in 3 days. I only needed help to attach the wall panels. Work in the shade when it's cool. It was 95F out when I installed mine and some parts like the floor panels were hard to put together until I let it cool down in the shade early morning. How easy or difficult to close the door is highly dependent on the temperature. The freight company is horrible, I had taken PTO to receive the items, but it came the next morning at 3am. When I saw 2 large guys in an unmarked van showing up on my driveway at 3am, it kind of sus. I just hope it lasts in this desert heat, but the shed looks good.

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Aug 13, 2026
Reviewer name: GannySP
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Awful assembly instructions

Based on the trouble an experienced contractor had assembling this shed, you need to rewrite the instructions, after verifying step by step, that the instructions are accurate. Once we got through several hours of struggling, over two days, the shed looks good.

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We're sorry to hear the assembly process was so frustrating. If you have any questions during assembly, we do offer YouTube assembly videos, and our Customer Service team is always 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. We're glad to hear you're happy with the finished shed.

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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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

Aug 17, 2026
Reviewer name: SHUU32
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Shed is beautiful, but directions and materials could be better

Once completed the shed is beautiful. Directions are very poor. Many pieces could have already been installed on other pieces. shed materials were not completelt drilled through making it difficult to put materials through the designated spots.

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We're sorry to hear the assembly process was frustrating. We appreciate your feedback regarding the instructions and assembly design, as we're always looking for ways to improve both. If you run into questions during assembly, we have helpful YouTube assembly videos available, and 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.

Aug 4, 2026
Reviewer name: JUDY
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not worth it

Don't bother wasting your time, this shed has the worst directions of any item I have ever purchased. I had trouble getting the shed doors to line up properly, so I went to look at the display come to find out they left out parts to make it level. The header above the door would not line up, after checking the store display they did not even put the bolts in it because it would not line up.

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We're sorry to hear about the frustration you experienced assembling your new shed. Our Customer Service team can help troubleshoot door alignment and installation concerns and work through the issues you're experiencing. Please contact us through Live Chat at Lifetime.com, by phone at (800) 225-3865, or by email at customercare@lifetime.com so we can assist you. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. *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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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