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Lifetime 8' x 5' Modern Outdoor Storage Shed, Gray
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Jul 18, 2026
Reviewer name: Rrdi
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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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

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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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Jun 4, 2026
Reviewer name: Texas
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great looking, few parts didn't fit correctly

Purchased and put together right away on a new pad. One back panel didnt fit like the others which made the following steps for the roof install difficult. A few other parts of instructions were a bit non specific so we had to backtrack and undo/redo steps to adjust. Otherwise, quality appears durable.

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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 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 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.

Jun 3, 2026
Reviewer name: jt1399
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Shed = Great Assembly = Horrid

Happy with my shed so far, but the assembly was awful. There was a “convenient” video to go with it, but the steps in the video didn't match the manual. The guy in the video is also “easily” able to do several parts by himself, that I could not do by myself in the slightest. There are also several pieces that are made of really weak material, and broke right away. I'm having to makeshift a lot of parts for this shed. Plus, I came across multiple areas where I'm supposed to be able to drill right through, only the manufacturer didn't cut out all the holes; I could see several areas where the manufacturer didn't cut holes that were marked. I was also missing a few minor pieces of hardware. There were also several times where you have to drill you own holes into the various material. They at least give you a proper drill bit to do so, but I'm not sure why it could not come with some of those holes rebuilt.

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We apologize about the frustration with the assembly of your new shed. Our customer service department is always happy to help if you ever have any questions or concerns while building your shed. 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).

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

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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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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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