Watch this before you buy that Costo storage shed!

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video I will give you my review of a Costco "Lifetime" 8' x 7.5' storage shed. I will give you my pros and cons.

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@mr.boostang2064 3 жыл бұрын

My father inlaw has had one like this for the past 15 years. It has withstood Florida heat and several hurricanes, it has been blown down twice from strong winds yet it easily gets rebuilt (replaced the skinny metal bars with heavy gauge steel bars the second time), the shed continues to stands today and probably wont be replaced until the next storm blows it over lol.

@J0hnSumnre 2 жыл бұрын

I have this exact shed and I put 16x16x2 patio stones on the whole flooring as weight/anchor for the shed in case of strong winds.

@unclefester4626 3 жыл бұрын

I have the rubbermaid version of this and it has utterly and completely surprised me. 100% satisfied. Does not leak and has endured winds you would not believe...Oklahoma winds. Plastic sheds are awsome!

@Scott_MS 3 жыл бұрын

just purchased and built the 10 x 8 shed…make sure you have a LEVEL surface before you start…went together fine…had to do a bit of adjusting for the doors….(initially the box had 2 left doors but they quickly sent me a R door)…i’m in Ontario Canada and mine came with the snow load kit, which i’m sure will make it strong enough for the snow…shed looks great and so far am pleased with it

@Pics2FlicksDennis 3 жыл бұрын

One benefit, and purpose of the steel stanchions is to provide somewhere onto which you can mount shelf brackets. That's why they have slots cut in them. They also give some amount of increased load bearing compared to just the resin.

@davidcampbell1899 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased the 8 X10 shed, same model. This video will help me alot in the assembly of the shed. I hope Lifetime has made this thing very durable, because I live in Canada and this shed will be exposed to -40F temperatures, snow loads and spring melts. I have made my base out of concrete with rebar. Thank you for the Video.

@AngeVPV 4 жыл бұрын

Had you bought one? Is it durable? I am in Manitoba and I am looking for durable shed.

@gerald4027 3 жыл бұрын

@@AngeVPV.it depends on if you are a Canadian or a French Canadian?

@lv3137 3 жыл бұрын

We are in MN, so I gets cold too. We are planning to store our snow blower and driving lawn mower. How has it held up for a year and can it hold a driving mower?

@CB27 Жыл бұрын

@David How has it faired 3 years on?

@davidcampbell1899 Жыл бұрын

Great so far. Strong enough for extreme cold, and about a 1 foot or more wet snow load on the roof!

@tjmartinez8054 Жыл бұрын

Just got this exact shed cost me 849 gotta love inflation but thank you for your review. I’m not too far from the Texas border in New Mexico so I hope my shed holds up as well

@laraby3403 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, I watched your other video about the cable secures but I'm wondering how it held up in the wind before you installed the cables?

@Rebel1280 4 жыл бұрын

Looking at getting a shed like this but in 8x10, can you give an updated on how its holding up please?

@ScottsGarage17 4 жыл бұрын

Holding up real well so far.

@petelinster7093 4 ай бұрын

It looks good, I hope you give it a big dose of 303 to protect it from the sun or it will fade. I am in the process of putting one together. Mine is 7x7. Looks like your but no vents at the top. Yours looks slightly taller to accommodate the vent. Mine has a continuous long clear plastic skylight the length of the ridge. Basically looks like yours.I'm hoping gravity holds it down. I have much to fill it with. How has your held up? Thanks for sharing.

@CB27 Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, How has it held up now that it's been over 3 years since you first posted this video?

@Ryetronics 4 жыл бұрын

2:21 Scott, where did you get the hooks/handles? Are those lifetime branded (they're not on their site)

@Scott_MS 3 жыл бұрын

Lifetime doesn’t sell them but you can buy them on Amazon…my shed came with 6 of them

@tinolucero3513 11 ай бұрын

Just got two of them will see how go's

@shaggyballs-nh7ei 4 жыл бұрын

I work for lifetime. And each panel has a metal insert at each end. It will last you a very long time.

@metromusic5725 4 жыл бұрын

Shaggy Balls: Lifetime's Employee Of The Month, folks!

@shaggyballs-nh7ei 4 жыл бұрын

@@metromusic5725 Top flight of the world Craig.

@lv3137 3 жыл бұрын

Will the floor be durable enough for a driving lawn mower? And for this size can it fit a driving lawn mower?

@mastrbuilder 2 жыл бұрын

Scott you have had the Lifetime storage shed for a while now. What is your opinion? Also, I just bought one can you install the window on either side. Yours it on the side I want mine to be but the box shows it on the other side. Thanks for your help.

@anilramnauth4531 3 жыл бұрын

Seems to be good quality materials the shed is made of....

@derrtyfrommi514 5 ай бұрын

Thinking about converting one of these into a hot tub to room, any thoughts?

@rbljackson Жыл бұрын

Just found your video because I’m looking at these plastic sheds. I’m in texas as well. How is it holding up to winds? Thinking about making one into a chicken coop/ shed

@jugsalion Жыл бұрын

Availability of sizes and specifications of materials and what is included in shipment, delivery period and prices as well.

@ZeroColdx911 3 ай бұрын

How’s the foundation holding up?

@Growlerinthebush 11 ай бұрын

Just bought this shed for would you believe $64 dollars or in my case in the UK £50 shipped from a from China as I write. It as on an end of contract sale from a discounter website so that the warehousing can recoup some of it's costs they are selling these at an 89% discount. It is to replace an ancient leaky metal 6 foot X 4 foot shed so I'll have to expand the base a bit. Thank you for your review.

@jerrywhite5760 4 жыл бұрын

How much dois the shed

@stevehollifield4813 Жыл бұрын

Does it come with a floor?

@griffn1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the build video's and review. I found it very helpful! I already bought this exact shed but we are building a new house so I have not put it together yet. I was going to use a crushed gravel base for it however after seeing your review I have decided to build the base out of wood as you have. I'm sure the wood is pressure treated however do you plan to put any additional whether coating (paint or sealant) over the base?

@defendingthefaith.7889 Жыл бұрын

I put mine together while the heavy Texas wind blew.

@rexyoshimoto4278 3 жыл бұрын

It's now 1 1/2 yrs. Looks pretty cool. How's it holding up?

@Zarthustra 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to ask the same thing 👍

@bigtsentertainment 10 ай бұрын

Has the shed held up?

@jude1515 3 жыл бұрын

I want to buy a small shed customize it. Do you think that Rustoleum spray paint would take on this type of shed? I am still debating if I want to. go with a wooden shed or plastic. You mentioned that the floor was thin. Would it work to put a wood type floor on top of the plastic floor?

@ScottsGarage17 3 жыл бұрын

No, I don't think it would stick very well.

@mrmcclear 3 жыл бұрын

Could you see using this as a backyard home office?

@xlwirelesselectronicrepair 3 жыл бұрын

I did mine alone with a little help from the wife. Toke us 4 hours 8×7.5

@chloesingleton5047 4 жыл бұрын

How tough/safe do you think this shed is? I saw some reviews for other plastic sheds that people mentioned you could knock in the doors or windows very easily. I don’t have a fence around my yard, but would get a padlock for the door. I just need a place for a lawn mower and basic tools. Thanks!

@ScottsGarage17 4 жыл бұрын

The base it came with is flimsy. The door latch is is thick metal and can be locked. The window is Plexiglas so less breakable, but rather thin. It will stop petty thieves but not professionals. Hope this helps. I believe our possessions are safe, but we live in a save neighborhood.

@robertwillis4061 4 жыл бұрын

Any decent knife will go through these sheds or storage boxes. Even a cigarette lighter will melt enough to allow someone to by-pass the lock. However they keep your stuff out of sight and rain. Wouldn't keep anything of value in there, but it's a plastic shed. So I know what it's security limitations are.

@chloesingleton5047 4 жыл бұрын

Scott's Garage thanks for your reply and your video!! I had a much harder time with assembly than it appeared you did 🙃🤣 but it’s up and I’m impressed with the quality! It’s storing everything just fine without any leaks and is sturdy enough for my needs.

@davidroyer8512 2 жыл бұрын

Just put this shed together and have a couple of positive comments. The directions suck, but the online video is great. I was rather impressed witb how light it is and hope my friend gets lots of use ftom it. Floor looks cheap but we"ll see. Nice looking also.

@lv3137 3 жыл бұрын

Will the floor be durable enough for a driving lawn mower? And for this size can it fit a driving lawn mower?

@kevingarcia-alvarado3766 3 жыл бұрын

No it's too small

@lv3137 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin, thank you

@69mwagner 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will be fine, but I would only do it if you have a concrete base or slab underneath

@chrisbowwers9289 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought same one from Costco for $850 with tax , how did you get it for $699 ?.. also does water get in through front door or anywhere else ? Thanks for helpful video, Chris from Connecticut

@69mwagner 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry, the price for these things is now 1,500$

@pete9932 2 жыл бұрын

@@69mwagner 850 at sams club :) for 1500 you can get a full shed kit at lowes /homedepot for a real wooden one or close to there

@bizo2pg31 Жыл бұрын

@@pete9932 No you can't.

@williamcharles9480 5 жыл бұрын

Please note: You can't make paint stick to this type of plastic if you're thinking of changing the color. If you don't like the color of this shed, you will either have to replace it or get used to it. Over time the panels will warp and fade if exposed to a lot of sunlight, but it's not something that happens quickly.

@angelasmith6526 Жыл бұрын

I wish that it was still $699....

@mastercheif1989 Жыл бұрын

Is it waterproof? Can I set up a computer in there and not having to worry about rain coming through the roof?

@jordanomoto4135 2 жыл бұрын

How is this shed holding up?

@ScottsGarage17 2 жыл бұрын

Real well!

@jamesamber6009 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, it's a very cheaply made shed.

@staceypeplinski2979 4 жыл бұрын

How has the shed held up?

@ScottsGarage17 4 жыл бұрын

Stacey Peplinski it is holding up well so far.

@ryangatien6615 3 жыл бұрын

Did you have to get a building permit? Asking because I don't want to be a pain in the city's ass lol

@ScottsGarage17 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did.

@easynickname09 3 жыл бұрын

Same in South Florida, i built my first (metal) shed in 2013 without a permit...now i've been fighting for 2 years with the city and went to court (appeal) but nothing helped, i have to take it down because i don't have enough setback (need 3ft). So i asked for a permit and want to buy the Lifetime 8' x 15' if they allow me that size, leaving 3ft between the shed and the neighbor.

@69mwagner 2 жыл бұрын

@@easynickname09 do you live in an HOA community?? How did the city know you had a shed??? Did someone tattletale

@easynickname09 2 жыл бұрын

@@69mwagner No not in a HOA community but it is still a private village with its own rules. It was a bit visible from the street so they probably have seen it, or they also use Google maps or Google Earth and can see your property from above.

@ds34168 3 жыл бұрын

No protection to the edge of the wood foundation? I don't think it will last for too long.

@unclefester4626 3 жыл бұрын

Wrong. Mine is 3+ years running and is still great. When i first looked at plastic sheds i thought that there was no way they would last very long and other stuff like it blowing down. All wrong. The plastic panels and the engineering in them are awsome.

@NoteFromSELF Жыл бұрын

@@unclefester4626 Devin was talking about the part of the wood base that is exposed on the exterior.

@ms.parker5884 3 жыл бұрын

So, this is basically a lil girl's dream dollhouse?

@Singingmom320 3 ай бұрын

No. It's a grown woman's dream dollhouse.

@ms.parker5884 3 ай бұрын

@@Singingmom320 you’re funny. My grand daughter would love to play in this periodically. It gets really hot here in New Orleans, and I see no provision to allow a cooling system. Grown women dollhouse is a stretch of imagination…..stop it😂😅

@UmeshUmesh-xo4ri 4 жыл бұрын

Cost

@69mwagner 2 жыл бұрын

$1,500. Due to price inflation at the moment all over

@jackoeup 3 жыл бұрын

Do not buy this shed, awful, difficult, poor workmanship

@Dovietail 4 жыл бұрын

Your shed is a heck of a lot less obnoxious than your neighbor's towering playground equopment...talk about tacky!

@coldbore308 4 жыл бұрын

Your kidding right??? It probably came from COSTCO too!

@gerald4027 4 жыл бұрын

Those neighbour's roofs are designed for the north pole snow fall.when I design a home,it will have a 75ft tall roof for a 20 ft wide building.

@pjfsr7024 3 жыл бұрын

You must be one obnoxious A-Hole.

@deanchapman1824 3 жыл бұрын

I would not recommend this shed. It was a pain in the ass to put together. There are 3 different parts to the roof. You're better off buying one already made, or building one yourself would be easier.

@cantweallgetalong 3 жыл бұрын

@Dean Chapman I believe you! I followed the directions and still had trouble with corners snapping into the floor. I had to rock them back and forth while pulling down with all my might and it took me multiple attempts on 3 out 4. Thought I could finish it up tonight, but I found out there's something out of spec and the last few roof caps are 1/2" short and too far to close the roof up. Very frustrating and not recommended. I had bought a Suncast one from Costco about ten years ago and had no trouble assembling that one. But, this one is no where near as easy or trouble free. I watched the Lifetime tutorial video and they made it look so easy.