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Lifetime 8' x 5' Modern Outdoor Storage Shed, Gray
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  1. 5 stars51% (42)
  2. 4 stars33% (27)
  3. 3 stars6% (5)
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Jun 30, 2026
Reviewer name: Jtrig
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

8x5 modern outdoor shed

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Completed the assembly of the 8x5 Modern outdoor shed with in 5 hrs. Look amazing. Suggest to watch the video supply on the instruction booklet QRCode or watch video on UTube. This will show a visual understanding and the then follow the booklet step by step. Also separate or Organize the hardware and parts for a smooth assembly

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Apr 22, 2026
Reviewer name: Drgarymike
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice shed and Easy to Relocate

Had it almost a month now. Enjoying it. Able to assemble with just one person, plan on about 4-6 hours depending on how handy you are. Watch the video first, it helps!

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May 8, 2026
Reviewer name: Zach
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy construction

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great construction and easy to put together. I was able to do it alone in about three hours (not rushing). However, some parts are not labeled and the instructions can get confusing at times. I recommend using the QR codes in the instructions when you hit one of those points.

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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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Jun 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Espo
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

8 x 5 shed

I was able to assemble the shed without assistance. Parts fit well, however, the small anchors that insert into the roof were difficult to lock in. When screwing walls to roof, anchors would turn and not hold. I had to secure the roof from the gutters to the front wall metal header with metal straps. I also ran a wire rope over the roof at the front and back and anchored it to the concrete platform. This also helped better secure the shed against hurricane winds.

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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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Jun 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Laura B
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Perfect for me

I was able to put this 5x8 shed together pretty much by myself (68 yo woman) and I am happy with the product. However, not all of the screw holes lined up and the assembly instructions could be clearer. Some of the illustrations were very ambiguous. But a little logic goes a long way. The shed seems very stable. I attached it to a wooden platform so that I could have it moved if I changed address.

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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