Customer reviews for Lifetime 7' x 7' Outdoor Storage Shed, Gray forVerified Purchase
Great shed!
I read every single review before purchasing thinking this would be the hardest project of my life, but that was not the case! Between the printed instructions and the video, it was so clear on how to put it together. I did anticipate it would take anywhere from 12 hours to the full 3 day weekend to assemble, but including putting down a paver base and assembly, it took 2 women with minimal tools, 8 hours to put together. It's perfect for our needs!!
Great shed
We bought this shed a few years ago and love it. I fit all of my pool and summer decorations with no problem and we have a lot of outdoor stuff. Seen its on sale at Sams this week and ordering another for my husband's stuff. We have an old wooden shed that needs a lot of work. It will be cheaper to replace with this one and no maintenance!
Lifetime 7x7 Shed Review — Worth It for the Price?
We recently got the Lifetime 7x7 storage shed from Sam’s Club and honestly I’m really impressed with it so far. The size is perfect for storing lawn equipment, outdoor toys, gardening supplies, and all the random overflow that kept piling up. It looks much nicer than the typical metal sheds and feels very sturdy once assembled. The skylights and windows make a huge difference inside — it doesn’t feel dark or cramped at all. The double doors open wide, which makes getting larger items in and out super easy. I also like that the flooring is included and feels solid. Assembly definitely takes time (1.5 hours between 3 guys) and you NEED a level base, but the instructions were manageable if you go slowly and stay organized. Once built, it feels durable and low maintenance. Overall, it was a great value compared to other sheds we looked at and gives our backyard a much cleaner, organized look. Would definitely recommend it if you need extra storage space without spending thousands on a custom shed. Forgive the mud, we put this together after 4 days straight of rain.
Decent Shed
Overall durable and enough space. Assembly not easy. The assembly would have been easy if the screw holes had actually been pre drilled. We had to do a lot of fabrication in order to make shed assemble properly, definitely more than click into place.
Better double check their math
Sooo many problems. For starters, the base that it tells you to build out of wood has a major flaw in the directions. It wants 84 3/4 inches squared on all sides, but the dimensions it tells you to cut the plywood leaves you 3.5 inches SHORT and headed back to the store! tells you cut your 48×96 down to 48×84.75. then cut the next one to 33.5×84.75. 48 33.5 is 81.5. This is the cross beam length for the interior. Someone SCREWED UP ROYALLY! Parts are clearly labeled different than the pictures, so you gotta follow the pics best you can. Absolutely zero differentiation between bolts and screws of differing lengths to know which you should use. The roof design is pathetic. Almost every single screw hole leaks, and they were BARELY tightened. For some insane reason you aren't supposed to anchor the floor to the base until like halfway through, making assembly near impossible. Eventually you will say whoever wrote these is either insane or a moron and just do it your own way. It's the only way you'll ever finish if your kit came as mine did. And I hope security wasn't a big reason you purchased this thing, because my 6 year old can break into it. the lock doesn't line up well, and the latches on the doors can't possibly line up with the holes for the latches, no matter how you manipulate them. The only good thing I say is, unlike most sheds that tell you you're getting a certain footage, only to learn they're rounding up pretty hard, this site is actually the dimensions it should be. If only it didn't leak. I'm putting silicone in all the screw holes to see if that'll help. Overall, very disappointed.
We apologize for the typo in the directions. We're working on getting this fixed! There is a visual I.D. of every part in the manual, and some of the larger pieces have measurements associated with them. Each part is not labeled individually since stickers would increase manufacturing costs, which would raise the sales price. If you have questions, our YouTube channel has a helpful video that you can use, or our customer service team can answer any questions you might have. 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
Great shed
Had multiple holes not punched out for screw and didn’t have any holes for the doors to attach to or they where in the wrong location had to drill new holes
We're sorry to hear about the issues you ran into with your new shed. We'd love to look into this with you further. Please reach out to us with photos of your product at reviews@lifetime.com. *DC
miserable experience
Shed arrived 4 days after it was supposed to, no one seemed to know what was happening and then it was just here. Opened it up and it's missing tons of parts so I wasted hours trying to put it together and now I have to wait 2 days to find out if they can send the missing parts.
We're very sorry to hear about the delivery of your new shed, and that you were missing some parts. That shouldn't have been the case. Our customer service experts would be more than happy to order some replacement parts for you. 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
assembling frustration not worth it
Assembling this thing was impossible. Most bags mislabeled, misprinted/illegible instructions and poor latch fitment (2 different people that assisted confirmed all issues). Had to bend the latch plate to make it fit. Unbelievably frustrating. Had to assemble this thing over 3 days when it should've been done the day I brought it home. I'd have returned it if it was easier. Frustration not worth it. Maybe try saving a couple hundred bucks on an off brand.
We're very sorry about the frustration you experienced assembling your new shed. We'd appreciate some additional feedback so that we can help make this a better experience for you. Please reach out to us directly at reviews@lifetime.com with photos of your product so that we can look into this with you. *DC
Nightmare
They promised a delivery date of May 27th. When I called, they told me to wait another 48 hours. One representative was rude and even disconnected the chat. I escalated the issue, and the manager transferred me to EIT, the delivery company, who then promised my storage shed would arrive on June 2nd. It is now June 3rd, and the shed still hasn’t been delivered. This has been a terrible experience from start to finish. No customer should be treated this way. I would not recommend purchasing any delivery‑based items from Sam’s Club, and this is the reason I’m ending my membership.
We're sorry about the delays that you've been experiencing with the delivery of your new shed. Please reach back out to Sam's Club so they can take care of this for you. They can be reached at 888-746-7726. *DC
Poor quality
Quality is not good. Materials are too thin and bended. Leaking water. I bought two of those and don’t know how long they will last. The parts are thin with poor quality.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your new shed. Please reach out to our customer service team so we can try to make this right for you. 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