Great Maintenance Free Shed
596138
I have had my Lifetime 8' x 10' shed for a couple of years now.  This shed is great.  It looks really attractive in my yard.  I like the neutral color schemes that it comes in.  It has been maintenance free and held up very well.  I am glad that I did my research and went with the Lifetime shed.  I hope that this continues to hold up well for many years!

As for the review with the snow problem.  This shed has done very well through all of the snowfall here in Utah.  We give anywhere from 5-36" of snow at a time and have not had a problem.  However, if the snow is especially high and wet we have brushed off the roof.
2298423
Great shed!  I was amazed at how well everything fit together, and how well the instructions were written. At first I thought it was going to be daunting, with over 35 steps. But it was because each step was so detailed, which is quite different than I'm used to with other products I've had to assemble and where the instructions are tyically written in China!  I assembled this by myself in about 3 hours, and only needed assistance from my wife when putting the roof on.
Not thing I was not expecting before I bought it, was that I would have to build a fairly elaborate base to mount it to. This took more time than the shed assembly did, and I needed six pressure treated 2" x 6" x 96" boards. If you are placing this on a level concrete slab, you won't need to build this, but I didn't have that situation.
The doors on mine don't close smoothly, but that is because my lot is not level, it slopes. But it works well enough to do the job.
4491303
I recently bought a 11' x 13.5' shed and needed something to organize my garden tools.  I was initially thinking of a tool corral, but all those really do is bunch the tools up in one section.  I could almost do that myself by just putting everything in a corner or even in a bucket if necessary.  Ultimately I decided I didn't want to deal with the mess.  I've seen these before, but I guess many were off season (I bought it in the winter), so my local home improvement stores didn't have any.  I needed it right away so since they weren't in stores, Amazon Prime was my next best bet.

It turns out I'm really glad I went with this rack. It came in a day (with Amazon Prime) and its really easy to assemble.  You just take the 2 large plastic pieces (rack and platform), and connect it with the 4 legs by pushing them in to the predetermined holes.  The casters go on the same way.  No hardware is required.

I was able to put all my tools in there with room to spare.  It's sturdy and very well organized.  Even my weed trimmer fits well.  In the end it is a good product and well worth the money.
826002
This is an awesome little shed that looks great and is up in a few hours with minimal cursing!  I'd recommend this to anyone.
1183430
I think this is a pretty good deal for the $ . I have been in construction all of my working life and didn't feel like building a stick built wood frame shed. This was much nicer to have all parts brought right to the back yard . I agree with other reviewers, there are a lot of parts and the screws and bolts are small & challenging for fat fingers . If its all square ,straight, and plumb it goes good  One trick that might help is when I had to bolt 2 sheets together , wall or roof panels I taped the nut to the back of the inside sheet then you can screw the bolt carefully from the others side. The foil tape that they send worked great.  Of course I didn't figure that out till half way through it all !
4651725
The product was delivered as scheduled and  went together fairly easily. At first we were concerned because the walls seemed rather flimsy but once together was a nice tight looking shed. Shortly after being put together it was tested by a very heavy downpour of rain. The inside stayed bone dry. The outside of  the shed looks good too. The 15 year warranty is a big plus.
1159561
Works great, zero maintenance, light weight, compact storage.  All features I wanted!  The height can be regulated and controls and safety are very good.  Assembly was a snap.  Very easy.  You can collect grass in the provided bag, or just have it on the ground, your choice.  The machine is compact, which means that it is not meant for large loans.  If you have a huge yard, you will be better off using a bigger machine. Another feature, common for all electrical machines is a long cord that you have to deal with. Need to learn placing it in the right position and keeping it out of way.  I already had a heavy duty outdoor cord before I bought the machine, but if you do not have one, you will have to invest in it.
3784062
This shed is a well engineered, solidly constructed, reliable product. I'd recommend it to family.

The assembly instructions are detailed and understandable to the average weekend warrior (me).  What parts and pieces to use for each step are easily identifiable.  Reason is, each step has what is being assembled and what bag of hardware you'll use for that task..... not the part AA and screws BB with washer CC... bla, bla, bla, like everything else I've assembled... then you have to go back and figure out which screws, what nuts and what part they are talking about before you can even start the assembly of that piece!  With this product it says part B36 (B36 is on a sticker on that piece, easy enough) but the hardware is also easy to id.... hardware bag B37, you open the bag and you know you have the right stuff... good to go.  Let me say, there are a hundred screws of the same type that you'll use all over this thing but that doesn't matter because you'll open the bag they tell you and you know you have the right screws and the right quantity... genius!  Follow the illustrations, don't skip steps, don't rush and it will all come together just as you hoped it would.

Now, rant...

I'm not saying it's impossible, but if you said you assembled this thing yourself, with no one to "push a wall here while I get this screw in" or "hold this in place while I screw it together", etc, etc, then you're not a weekend warrior, you're some kind of alien with super long arms and incredible strength!  It took my wife and I a full Saturday, good 10 hours putting it together.  That was after we dug and laid the foundation the previous day....  dug up grass, created level base with sand, laid pavers (large), filled around pavers with sand, covered with 3/4 inch plywood.

Second, some people/directions say don't use a drill..... HA!!  Are you crazy?  Yes people, USE A DRILL.  That being said, don't strip out the holes, remember what you're drilling in to, plastic!  So gently snug up each screw nice and tight... you'll know what tight is, it's going all the way then a half turn more without stripping the hole and rendering the screw useless.  If I didn't use a drill I'd still be out there, half way done!  Get my point?  Drill.... gooood.

As literally everyone else has said, level it, level it, level it.  Oh yea, and level it.  It will save you from having to do it later anyway and creating a lot move work than necessary.

So all that being said, go buy this shed.  I think you'll be glad you did after it's all put together and you realize how well constructed this thing really is.  Now it's ready to house all the junk in the garage so you can go out and buy more junk to store in the garage!  ;-)
3512664
This is a well made shed that was delivered quickly.  For those reading the 1 star rating review, let's face it, there are some folks that just shouldn't attempt something like this.  If Ikea furniture assembly scares you, hire someone to assemble this shed for you.  I've assembled several sheds over the years, and the directions for this one are above average.  But if you are spatially challenged then, again, have someone else assemble it.

If you want to increase the stability, durability and water resistance, I highly recommend that you buy 6 or 8 tubes of clear caulk with silicone  and seal every seam as you put it together.  Use the same caulk for gluing the roof panels to the roof supports.  When you are done you will have a water-tight and solid shed that should last a long time.
2795460
I purchased the 8' X 8' shed. Took approx. three hours for three old (68, 74, 84) people to assemble.  I  was able to easily assemble the three frame ribs by myself.  It took three of us to safely attach the ribs together, with one on a ladder and the other two positioning the ribs.  All parts were included and properly machined.  Instructions were clear and all the parts are clearly numbered which was VERY helpful.  Didn't need a lot of tools, just a small wrench.  We laid out the parts on a tarp in advance and put all the hardware in ice trays so it was easy to pick proper size bolts and nuts, washers.  It's easy to goof up if you don't pay attention to the instructions. The shed is sturdy and perfect for my purposes - store lawn mower, leaf shredder, bike, garden pots, etc.  Used pallets with plywood boards on top for floor.  Fits more than you think it will! Very happy.
4795279
I am soooo happy I ordered this. I don't use it in my shed. I keep it outside for all my pool cleaning equipment and poles. It was easy to assemble and keeps everything very neat and organized.
2428929
Hats off to Suncast for making this the absolutely easiest and most fool-proof construction project EVER.  Not only were there enough nuts and bolts, there were EXTRAS.  All the pieces were clearly marked with letters for identification and on the larger pieces there were also names.  The step by step instruction worked flawlessly.  We had been waiting for a free DAY to build out shed and it took only an hour.  The top slides very easily and nicely and for our project (outside storage for 3 adult bicycles) it's perfect.  The push back top makes it easy to get the bikes in and out without having to bend over.
3953154
This portable shed is exactly as it is presented.  Assembly is easy and would only have taken me an hour or so but I tried to do it at dusk after work right before a storm approached...so I got interrupted and the next day I had to go out and undo my hasty mistakes.

That being said, it is easy enough that when I move it will come right down and go right back up at the new place (whenever that may be).  It is large enough to hold a bike, a lawnmower, a weed eater, and some other yard tools and still have room to spare.  We have had two days of straight rain and everything inside is dry (the dirt floor is wet, of course, but that goes without saying).  I am going to get some old pallets from work and plywood and build a simple floor for it.

It is NOT appropriate to store complex electronics as moisture from the air and soil still gets in, but for outdoor tools and what not it is perfect.

Piece of advice would be to pay close attention to the instructions lest you make a simple mistake, the instructions even include pictures to compare your work to.

All in all, a great product.
4872281
I'm a 62 year old female, and I put 90% of this shed together by myself. I had a little difficulty putting the walls into the floor slots because weighing only 140lbs and being 5"4" tall made it a little difficult because I just didn't have the weight or force required. Other than this I found it easy to assemble and it's quite roomy on the inside. I store all my garden equipment (including a push lawnmower), tools, seasonal decorations, and I have room for more stuff. I reused 2 shelving units, and a Rubbermaid triangular garden tool organizer that I had in my previous shed (which was eaten up by termites and had to be torn down). It comes with 1 wall to wall shelf, 2 smaller shelves plus, 2 small corner shelves, and 2 strips that hold clips? for somewhat smaller tools. I hang my weed eater and the 100ft electrical cord on these, along with some hand tools/garden tools. It does now have any electrical outlets in it, so I put up a Mr. Beams battery operated motion detector light on one of the sides of the roof and this seems to be ample enough for finding something at night. It is water tight, that is, I have found no leaks after a heavy rain, and it rains a lot here in Louisiana. I chose to use a base of pea gravel under the flooring, rather than a wooden or cement base, just because it was easier for me and this seems to be working out just fine-I feel it offers a lot of support under the flooring. It has a neat and attractive appearance, although I think the colors are rather drab-like beige walls and dark gray roof and doors. If you need a larger shed, they sell an expansion kit. So far, I love the shed and find it roomy enough for my needs. I would recommend it for anyone who likes "do-it-yourself" projects. And even a women can do it. Amazon quotes the shipping weight as 220lbs, but a freight company delivered the shed and they put in on their scales prior to delivery and it weighed 573lb. I mention this because the weight of the delivery determines how many men they send out for delivery of the product. So one man was sent out with the delivery and he struggled a little. Although they weighed the 2 large boxes, they have to go by what the seller tells them-the 220lbs. That's the only glitch in the process-Amazon needs to change their shipping weight to a more accurate account, because the delivery person could have hurt himself, while struggling with the 2 large boxes. Overall, I'm very pleased with the product and would do it all over again, knowing the end results.
4665826
Shed blends with backyard foliage.  Currently have 4 large lounge chairs, one 6' table, 4 banana lounge chairs, 8 foldable chairs, two 6' umbrella's and garden tools.  Plenty of space to rearrange as needed and add more stuff.  Nice durable flooring, soild construction.  3 shelves for holding more items (not to exceed 30 lbs).  Arrived several days sooner than expected in 2 large packages.  I hired two men to erect and they required electric tools to complete.  This is truly a two man job that will take around 5 or  6 hours to finish.  I have seen this at OSH for less, but did not include shelving and cost $95.00 to deliver.  I believe I made a good purchase through Amazon!
3684141
Once it is up it is a pretty solid shed. Survived it first winter of wind and rain with no leaks or issues. Echo other with placing it on a flat sold foundation. Very happy with this purchase.
1575721
I was looking for a nice looking shed and this one look really very good. Good quality and nice clean look. You must put it on even ground and its a pain to put it together, not as easy as you would think, but end result is very nice.