Lifetime Storage Shed 60395 8x12.5 Outdoor Building

Going on 2 years and it stands up to the hot Texas sun! Added a solar panel, battery and LED lights and it’s now perfect!

My wife and I put together the 12. 5’ by 8’ Lifetime Shed. It was estimated that it would take 2 people 8 hrs to build; that was pretty accurate to the actual setup time. We worked on it in the evening and had it completed in two days. The guided video definitely was a huge help. I was very impressed on the setup of the parts. They were labeled very well and the design made it almost impossible to install the pieces wrong. The hardest part was getting the sides to connect to the base. We did end up having to use the tip in the video of popping the bottom up with a piece of wood. All in all, we are happy with how it turned out and the setup really wasn’t that difficult. My wife loved the added details of the window and skylights. Everything came together very nicely.

I couldn't be happier with my purchase! As someone who's not really a DIY expert, I’m an accountant by day, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to set up. The instructions were clear, and all the pieces fit together perfectly. One crucial tip I'd like to share is to make sure you have a level base and solid material underneath before assembling. I tried to use permeable pavers with gravel infill but worried that installing it on gravel would make the shed not last as long. I reached out to Lifetime, and they suggested a more permanent base as this ensures stability and longevity for your shed. Once I had my new base finished the rest of the installation process was a breeze. The size of the shed is just perfect for my needs. It's spacious enough to store all my lawn equipment, tools, and even a few other odds and ends, yet it doesn't take up too much space in my yard. Plus, having all these items organized and stored away frees up so much space in my garage for other things. Overall, I give this shed a solid 5 stars. It's practical and does exactly what I need it to do. If you're in the market for a reliable outdoor storage solution, look no further!

Very happy with the end result of this shed. It is very sturdy, well designed, and appears that it will last for years. After the shed is fully assembled, the thing doesn’t budge. I also believe this shed will also take little to no time to maintain. The floor is nice and is slip-resistant. Looking forward to storing many items in the shed that we previously had scattered throughout the garage. I also like the screened vents that will allow some air circulation. I am impressed with the neutral colors. It won’t clash with your house, regardless of your home’s color. It did take quite a bit of effort and time to put together. And it can be a bit intimidating with the literal dozens of parts and hundreds of screws. The instruction manual looks like a magazine. But just be patient, don’t skip steps, and don’t assume you should do something just because it looks right. Follow the instructions. I haven’t yet had a good rain or snowfall on the shed, so perhaps I’ll update this review after that occurs. I was able to put about 95% of it together by myself. The part where I needed the most assistance was putting in the side panels, particularly the corner side panels. The size of the shed (8 x 12. 5) works good for our needs and available space. I’m looking forward to years of using our new Lifetime shed. We did receive this shed for free from Lifetime in exchange for this review.

If you have any doubts about this shed, let me dispel them for you. This thing is extremely well made and sturdy. The colors are very nice and the textures make this appear to be made of more than just plastic! I’m super happy with how this turned out, and look forward to filling it up. I’m still debating whether to turn it into a little workshop, or just use it for storage. Assembly: Let me start by saying that this can seem a bit daunting when you have 3 huge, heavy boxes show up on a pallet. Don’t let that scare you. Assembly is quite straightforward. The first thing I would recommend is to open up all the boxes and sort all the contents. This helped me immensely, rather than trying to search through each box every time I needed something new. The next thing that may help to know is that the center 4 pages of the instruction book (give or take a couple) are just part references. Rip those pages out to make finding the correct parts a bit easier. Be sure to read through the directions thoroughly. I decided I knew what to do on a couple of the steps, and had to fix my mistakes (putting up the shelf ended up being one of the longest parts due to this ???????). A magnetic Phillips head drill bit will be your best friend. And while you’re at it, grab a pouch to wear to put all the screws in. There are a bazillion! My recommendation is to use an impact driver, with a really light trigger finger. I think if you were to use a regular drill you may be more prone to strip out the screws. I’m pretty sure the directions don’t want you to use a drill, but you’d have a severe case of carpal tunnel if you used a screw driver for all the screws. Another thing that will help with assembly is to have a perfectly level pad to set it on. I found out my pad is not quite level, making assembly a bit tricky at times. I should mention that I built this thing all on my own, without any help. There were only a couple times that I could have used some assistance. One of those was putting the doors on. It would be helpful to have someone holding them up while you place the upper panel in place. One of my doors tipped over, bending part of the flooring it was seated into. This didn’t end up being a problem, but could if you’re putting this together on a cold day. Total assembly time for me was probably about 6 hours, but it was split between two days due to schedule. I actually had a great time putting it together! It’s like a giant Lego set (almost). Overall, I’d give this a 5 star rating. If I remember in 6 months, I’ll try to update this review and add in my thoughts on durability.

Our garage is filled with products from Lifetime from folding chairs-kayaks so we knew when we were looking for a shed that we could trust the quality of Lifetime. We recently bought a four-wheeler that is taking up too much space in the garage so we thought a shed would be a good option for us. The lifetime 8x12. 5 foot shed is perfect. We can fit the four-wheeler plus the snowblower and de-clutter our garage of all of the random garden tools that makes it feel unorganized when I walk in. I was prepared for the assembly to be time-consuming so I recruited my dad and my sister to help. It took three of us a full day to put the shed together. A perfectly level surface is a must in order for the parts to fit together well. When we put it together it was 40 degrees outside and windy. We couldn’t get some of the pieces to fit together (especially the corner walls that click in). We ended up using a blow dryer to warm them up and then they went in easily. Might want to store the pieces in the house until you need them if it’s cold outside. The shelf also proved to be difficult and we couldn’t get the screws to go in the shelf anchors without the anchors twisting. We never found a video specific to this shed so we had to just use the instruction manual. A video would have been helpful. There were a few times where we had to kind of guess if we were doing it correctly. Most of the parts are not labeled so identifying the correct part can take a few minutes. The shed itself is just like I expected as a product of Lifetime. Once the installation is complete the shed feels sturdy and weatherproof. The color is very neutral so it doesn’t distract from our house. My favorite part is that there is no maintenance or upkeep. I didn’t want something that I would have to paint or stain. We are excited to have this as an addition to our home.

Boxes were heavily damaged and I took photos of the boxes while they were still on the truck. I just started unpacking and it looks like only one panel is damaged. If customer service is good and I can quickly get a replacement panel I will change this review accordingly. I had a concrete pad poured last week and a fence is being installed this week. I have it set to install next weekend, and would very much like to have the install done on schedule.