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Lifetime 8' x 5' Modern Outdoor Storage Shed, Gray
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Oct 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Eddie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Well Engineered

The directions recommended having 2 to 3 people to help. I had one person to help when putting the walls up. Other than that, I did everything by myself. A solid and level foundation is important so that everything will line up properly. I had one or two bags of hardware that were mislabeled according to the directions, but I figured it all out and I'm sure you can too. I'm pleased with the results and hope that I get years of use out of it.

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Oct 23, 2026
Reviewer name: shootn
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Storage Shed

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It contains all the parts to assemble and definitely needs more than one person. It took 2 of us about 7 hours to get it all figured out and put together.

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Nov 3, 2026
Reviewer name: Redźi
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Good shed

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well thought out construction. Only part that is tricky are the pop-in screw holders in the roof panels but if the screws are put in with a helper pressing down at anchor spots they work good

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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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Oct 28, 2026
Reviewer name: MICHAEL
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

I love the shed. instructions were sometimes difficult to understand but after studying them a little all the parts step by step instructions started to make since, you must be patient don't get in a hurry take time to read the instructions watch the video will help you. drink a beer during assembly process take breaks because when you are finished with the shed it will be fantastic you will be proud of it. it looks super nice and is worth the sometimes frustrating effort but as i say drink lots of beer water kool-aid what ever you like this shed is worth it in the end. love mine you will to calm down be patient have fun its not a test its a experience in yourself ability to create something great.

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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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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.

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