Lifetime 7' X 7' Outdoor Storage Shed

I got this shed to store my lawnmower, snowblower, some totes, and a few other tools. It has plenty of room to store these items. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and feel it's a good product. It's sturdy and looks good. I gave it 5 stars but I would give it 4.5 if that was an option. The roof has some minor issues (see below).The shed arrived in two large (very heavy) boxes. Once the delivery driver put them down I realized they were not going to move unless I took the parts out.Assembly was somewhat easy for me but I'm mechanically inclined. I also made sure to follow the YouTube instruction videos. They were very helpful and really supplemented the physical instructions well. Unless you're a pro, you really need a helper. There are just some things that are nearly impossible to do alone.The main issue I had with the shed is the roof panels. It took A LOT of pushing and pulling to get the screw holes to line up. I also didn't like the little plastic brackets they use to connect the roof panels to the front and back walls. The instructions are not great and they seem somewhat flimsy once they're attached. I'm still not 100% sure I installed them correctly. Also, I really don't like how the skylight is attached to the roof as I was unable to get it completely flush. I'm sure some silicone caulk or finding some slightly longer screws may help, but I'm not that worried about leaks.I'd recommend buying this shed if you need something sturdy and don't want to mess with a wood or metal shed. Note: Wood sheds are great but they need maintenance like painting and will rot if ignored. Metal sheds will rust and, in my experience, do not handle wind well.

We bought this shed feeling a bit nervous about paying hundreds of dollars for a building made of plastic, but have been pleasantly surprised by how much we like it. As others have noted it needs to be installed on a level surface if you want things to line up properly (ours is on a concrete pad), some of the plastic parts (like the roof clips) should probably have been metal, and there are a few places where the instructions aren't as clear as they should be, but overall it was easy enough to put together and has been sturdy and dry in the two months we've had it. I expected that a plastic shed wouldn't feel solid, but important structural pieces are metal, and once installation is complete it's very rigid. We've had a wet winter and the inside has stayed dry. We've also been very pleased with how the shed looks - it's surprisingly stylish for a building made of plastic. The skylight is a nice touch that allows plenty of light in during the day.The shed arrives in two large boxes, and Amazon delivery got it here on the day and time promised. Installation can be mostly done with hand tools, but you'll need a drill or automatic screwdriver to get the self-tapping screws installed. It goes together quickly until you get to the roof, then it takes a while to get all of the clips in place, to get everything to line up, etc. A second person is needed for roof installation since one person will need to hold things in place while the other fastens them. The instructions are pretty good, although in some places they could use clarification - a few of the parts need to be installed in specific orientations that aren't obvious in the drawings, and you'll only realize the mistake later when holes don't line up. There are videos referenced in the instruction manual that are helpful when the written instructions aren't clear enough, although I discovered that some of the videos mentioned in the instruction manual were no longer available when I was setting our shed up.

I researched for a couple of weeks before buying this shed. It was one of the more expensive models that I considered but I needed something that would hold up, that I could assemble myself and it had to fit in the space allocated for it. This seemed to meet those requirements and it did not disappoint.With the exception of locking the two floor pieces, I assembled it myself in about 15 hours. Assembly for the most part went smoothly, with the exception of the roof. Once I realized that the "trick" with the roof was making sure that the structure was square I was able, with some difficulty, to nudge it into square enough to complete the assembly.It looks great and is sturdy and functional. All in all, I am very pleased with the purchase.