Lifetime 10x8 Storage Shed 60393 Garden Building

There was an ancient, rusted, warped, eyesore of a metal shed on a 10x10 concrete pad that needed to be replaced as part of the make this yard beautiful” plan. We spent a good while searching local stores and the internet before stumbling upon the Lifetime 10x8 Shed on Amazon.com (model 60393). It had the space we wanted and the physical appeal we were hoping for. Isn’t it so darling with those windows and that gable?! The option of getting it in either cool gray tones or warm tan and brown tones is a nice bonus to best pair with any home color. We chose the latter. When we ordered it, the expected delivery date was 16 days out. Two days later I received a notice that it was going to arrive after just 10 days. But then I was happily surprised when five days after placing the order, it was suddenly out for delivery that day. Thankfully I was ready to get this shed assembled. One thing you should note is that this shed will not be brought by an Amazon delivery vehicle. It came via a freight company, on a long wood pallet, and between the pallet and the two huge boxes on it, it weighed close to 600 pounds. My life was going to be a lot easier if the delivery person would be willing to bring it to the backyard rather than drop it off on the driveway. So I put together a plate of cookies as a sweet thank you/bribe/incentive for the driver, and it worked! The two of us pushed and pulled that huge long heavy load around to the back patio with his special hydraulic fork lift dolly, and that driver’s act of kindness alone saved me so much time and energy. Because friends, it’s blazin’ hot here right now. And whilst I’m fairly wiry and capable, I’m also a grandma who’s knocking on her sixth decade. I greatly appreciated the help. The shed comes in two huge boxes that are the same size. They’re wrapped in plastic on the aforementioned wood pallet. My recommendation is that you have a large space ready to assemble your shed prepared in advance. Having a table to work on will make it more comfortable, and having all your tools at the ready will simplify this project. If you don’t have power tools (especially a phillips screwdriver and a bit to use with the socket ratchet wrenches), buy or borrow some. You’ll be so glad you did. ?I opened the top box - NOTE, the cardboard box tops and bottoms just fold and tuck in as you can see on the photo I’ve included, so when you easily untuck it, it opens up into a huge flat sheet of cardboard, which makes a really nice surface for laying out pieces and parts on while you’re working on this. The instruction manual was on top. It was high noon and 96º and sunny, so I took it inside, scanned the QR code for the installation video on YouTube, made a sandwich and ate it while I watched the video (45 minutes long). That was very helpful to gain a sense of what was ahead. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you to do that if you’re a novice like me. My whole assembly process was a dance between referencing the paper instructions to help me locate the correct components, and watching the video instructions for how to install it. NOTE: the video does not start with delivery or include unboxing and finding where everything is. It just smoothly flows from step to step without any hitches, which is why it takes just 45 minutes to assemble. It was a full day project for this grandma. ?If I were doing the process again, here’s what I wish I’d known and what I would have done: ?You must have a flat level pad…just know that starting out. It does matter. You don’t want it to be off-kilter or misaligned at the end. Concrete is recommended. Alternatively, you can use their assembly instructions to build a wood base from materials you purchase. I had a concrete pad which I verified was level and was so glad about that. Despite watching the installation video, I didn’t read the paper assembly instructions before I started. The video always shows what step they’re on, and I would just reference that page in the paper instructions. Because of this, I never looked at a few yellow pages inserted into the middle of Step 7 of the paper instructions. These yellow pages are the complete parts list and they say “Remove this section for quick reference”. I thought all the metal parts were in the top box (box 1). Not so. Some of the parts you need right away are in the bottom box (Box 2). You’ll need to have ample space to unpack both boxes to access everything as needed. I recommend watching the installation video, then lay everything out in groups and get organized. Finding parts for each step took me a lot of time. First you’ll assemble or attach hardware to several things. The trusses, the gable, the doors. I did all these steps by myself. Having a second person finding parts and handing them to you as you go would save a lot of time, but it’s not strictly necessary. One person can easily get all the way through Step 5 without help. When you start Step 6, Flooring, that’s when having a second person begins to matter. And by Step 7, Wall Assembly, you definitely want another person to help. Fortunately my husband got home from work right when I got to this point and we made good progress. A few steps could have been done alone once the walls were assembled, but again, it’s helpful if there are two people doing this. I made a few rookie mistakes during assembly, but had a great experience messaging with LIFETIME LIVE CHAT online. So helpful and proficient. They got me sorted out. Real human phone call support is also available during set hours if you prefer that method. Once you finish assembling the shed, don’t skip the anchoring to the concrete or wood base step. You don’t want to get all the way to the end and not anchor it before using it. We picked up the recommended supplies at the hardware store to anchor it down. ?As you can see from all the pictures online, this shed is very beautiful and spacious. We could not be happier with it. We love that it is Made in America. Following the instructions, we were able to assemble it without any issues. The doors line up perfectly, open and close easily. The windows and skylights let in natural light. The shelves along both sides are a nice addition to the ones we’ll be putting in there to hold items and they add stability to the shed. The vent holes on either side allow for some air flow but keep bugs out with the mesh screens. The 72” door height is great for us. Our concrete pad has a concrete ramp, which will make rolling things in and out convenient. The door is lockable from the outside with a padlock. If you’re looking for a quality shed that will not rust and will be an attractive addition to your space, this one is worth every penny. Review Source: Manufacturer

Took 2 people a little over 8 hours to put together using instructions and reviewing the available video. I also purchased the lifetime 8x10 foundation kit which makes for a solid, level foundation. Had a problem with the last 2 roof caps not fitting together without alteration. Contacted customer support and they are sending replacements. Will update the review if there is still a problem. Review Source: Manufacturer

I really like the looks and overall quality of this Lifetime shed. It provides 80 sq ft of extra storage space that I desperately needed. It's a visually appealing shed, and it is solidly-built even without anchoring it to the pad it sits on (it helps to have lots of heavy objects stored inside to weight it down). Truth be told, assembly was very difficult for me and my helper. We had never assembled a shed before and neither of us is especially mechanically inclined. We carefully followed the instruction booklet and watched the Lifetime assembly video numerous times, but it was still difficult to figure out certain aspects in the assembly process. We made several mistakes along the way and had to spend quite a bit of time correcting those mistakes. People who have submitted reviews claiming to have completed the assembly in 4 to 8 hours must either work for Lifetime or are experienced shed builders (or they severely miscalculated their time spent). It took us an estimated 24-30 hours to assemble this shed, not counting the base prep work. Be advised that when installing the skylights, be VERY careful not to over-tighten the screws, as the plastic screw holders will break and make installation of the skylights impossible, as we discovered. Fortunately, Lifetime was very helpful in rectifying that problem by promptly sending out new skylights at no charge. Despite a lot of time and frustration in assembling the shed, I think it was worth the effort considering how much I like the finished product. It's definitely a 2-person job, and even with two people it's not easy. In retrospect, I should have hired someone with more experience/aptitude than I have to assemble this shed. Review Source: Manufacturer

Built alone, but a helper would have been good for a few steps. Review Source: Manufacturer

The 10' x 8' shed we received as part of the customer insight program is great! Assembly went well, if you follow the instructions it went together very well. I would highly recommend that you read through the instructions first before starting to assemble the shed. The parts are mostly labeled, with the exception of the metal bars that make up the trusses. They do match the lengths in the instructions, so measuring them works to identify them correctly. The overall construction of the shed is well thought out and is very sturdy. All of the parts go together very well and is straight forward on how to assemble the floor pieces, walls, and roof. The colors match very well, and the textures look very good. It resembles a real wood shed and looks very nice. It took about 5 hours with 2 to 3 people. We had some issues and got ahead of ourselves without fully understanding some of the instructions and had to disassemble some of it but it went very smoothly. We did have some issues with the doors, but Lifetime got back to us immediately and got new parts sent to us ASAP. The biggest thing that the shed lacks is an adequate way to mount the shelves to the walls. The brackets and shelves themselves are fine, but the attachment method leaves a little to be desired in terms of strength and longevity. Overall, I think the shed is great and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a simple way to store some yard tools and not have it be an eye sore in your yard. Review Source: Manufacturer

Note: This review is a part of the consumer insight program and was provided free of charge. DELIVERY: Lifetime’s shipping company was quick and easy to work with. The driver called me and set up a time for delivery. The shed came in two boxes that were not damaged at all and the shed came well packaged. The parts aren’t organized to just pull out from the top down as you build. You will need to dig around the boxes a little bit to find parts but it was not a big deal. LOOKS: The lifetime 10 x 8 outdoor storage shed model 60393 is absolutely awesome! In itself the shed looks great and the colors are exactly like you see them on the website. The shed also has some pretty realistic patterns like you would see on floorboards or the roof shingles. The patterns give the shed an authentic and rugged look and feel. ASSEMBLY: The shed assembly was pretty intensive. You work through building the trusses first then lay the floor out and build the walls up. It took 3 people 7 hours to build it from start to finish. Building the trusses can be tricky since many of the metal bar pieces don’t have identifiable numbers or letters. However if you measure the pieces it was pretty easy to deduce which was which. Having 3 people was definitely an advantage as we built the frame(walls) and the roof. We did run into a hiccup while putting the roof on only because we didn’t follow the instruction manual step by step. As you work through the building process it is important to follow the instruction manual and put screw/nuts in the same way it shows on the manual. Other than that one hiccup it was pretty self explanatory. The shed is definitely pretty sturdy and has held up to 45 mph winds and rain/snow really well. No water has gotten into the shed that I have seen. FEATURES: This shed has several really cool features. The first of which is the sky lights. There are four skylights in total and span the roofline. They are big enough to allow enough light in that you don’t need a light source to see but are small enough that they just seem like regular lights. Very aesthetically pleasing to the rest of the shed design. Another thing that the lifetime store has incorporated is the interchangeable shelves. The shelves can be moved up and down the walls and around the shed on the shelving channels found in the walls.

First things first this 10 ft x 8 ft Lifetime shed was the way to go! Upon opening the box I immediately noticed that the shed is made from high-quality durable materials. Assembly was a breeze due to its organized instruction booklet and the fact that all parts and hardware bags were well labeled. After assembly I was amazed at the space on the inside. I quickly started filling it up with home and lawn care items supplies and equipment. Just freeing up the space in our garage was relieving. These things have been living in the garage for some time now and it felt good to get the garage back! The overall aesthetic of the shed within our backyard is remarkable. The color scheme allows for this shed to really blend in and be at home all while adhering to our HOA's rules regarding sheds. A few of the features that I'd like to highlight are the skylights windows weatherproofing and shelves. Our home doesn't have any sort of electrical outlet on that side of the house so the skylights coupled with the double windows are a lifesaver. They really allow for ample light to penetrate the shed without ever flipping on a switch. The shelves are an anxiety reliever as I can now store harsh and harmful chemicals up and out of reach of my daughter. Since I've assembled the shed we've had two days of pretty hard rain. I was truly expecting some water to have gotten inside but I kid you not. . . there was not one single drop of water inside of this shed!

The Lifetime Shed is an attractive addition to our outdoor space. It boasts sleek design and durable construction. However the assembly process proved to be more challenging than anticipated. When it arrived I was impressed by the quality of the materials and the overall layout of the packaging. The plastic panels felt sturdy and well-made promising longevity in various weather conditions. Don’t make the mistake that I did of leaning the pieces up against the fence KEEP THEM FLAT! I had to wait several days for them to be in the sun to retain their original shape. Despite following the instructions diligently I encountered several obstacles along the way. The pieces did not always fit together seamlessly requiring adjustments and extra effort to ensure proper alignment. I purchased extra screws because once I attempted to put the pieces together if I had to take them apart to adjust the screws wouldn’t grab. It took me 4 evenings about 3 hours each evening and 4 people to get it assembled. One saving grace was the instructional video provided by Lifetime. Watching the video proved helpful offering visual guidance that complemented the written instructions. In conclusion the Lifetime Plastic Shed offers aesthetic appeal and durability. The color and texture are a nice compliment to my home. The extra space will be wonderful! Potential buyers should be prepared for a challenging undertaking that may require significant time and manpower. However with patience and the aid of the instructional video achieving installation is possible and the end result is worth it!