Suncast DB10300 103 Gallon Patio Storage Box Review

Suncast DB10300 Patio Box

Price range: $80-90

Who would buy this?

Anybody wanting to clean up their deck or patio for under 100 bucks.

Pros:

Simple assembly, no tools needed. Resin construction will not rust, rot or mold, no painting required. Wheels built in for easy portability. Storage trey included so small items won’t filter down to the bottom of box. Large size for the price.

Cons:

Not meant to be used as a seat, at all. No locking provisions present, though a lock hasp should be easy to add. Light duty construction.

Overall:

For the price, it’s a big deckbox that wont rust, rot, or mold. It is easy to put together (5 – 10 minutes), and it has wheels. This all comes at the price of strength and weatherproofness.

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Lifetime 60057 7×4.5 Strorage Shed Review

Lifetime 7x4.5 storage shed

Price range: Approx. $950

Who would buy this?

Anybody wanting to store outdoor equipment. Lawn mowers, bicycles, even portable generators should fit nicely in this shed.

Pros:

Stronger then most resin sheds due to it’s being reinforced with powder coated steel. Detailed instructions included having a list of tools needed. Should not rust, rot, or mold.

Cons:

Not as easy to assemble as other resin sheds. Requiring a few wrenches, screwdrivers, a mallet, and stepladders.

Overall:

Larger then most small walk in sheds. As of yet it is unknown if the steel reinforcements will rust but powder coat is highly durable. Much more structurally sound and likely more secure then others too.

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Suncast GS9000 Storage Shed Review

Suncast GS900

Price range: Approx $850

Who would buy this?

Anyone wanting to keep their riding mower and other lawn equipment or out door furniture out of the weather without cluttering up the garage.

Pros:

Easy to assemble, two people recommended. Well written instructions and packing list. Plastic construction is highly rot and rust resistant, painting not required. Concrete pad is not required but is recommended. Accepts 2X4′s in floor for use without concrete pad.

Cons:

Does usually take two people to assemble. 2X4′s not included for installation on non-prepared site. Parts do not always fit perfectly.

Overall:

As with all plastic sheds, rot and rust are basically non issues. What sets this shed apart is the ability to slide 2X4′s (pressure treated are better) in the floor for reinforcement when being installed on the lawn. Most riding mowers will fit inside with room for a few other things as the X-large shed is about 5 foot wide by 7 foot deep.

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Keter Apex 17185003 Outdoor Shed Review

Kete Apex 171850033 Storage Shed

Price range: $500-525

Who would buy this?

Anybody wanting to store push mowers, gardening tools, fertilizer spreaders without worry of the shed rusting or rotting.

Pros:

Quality resin construction, Keter sheds are often rated among the best available. Attractive appearance, doors contrast nicely with the rest of the shed. Low roof slope maximizes storage volume. Resin construction is resists rot, rust, mold, and does not need painting.

Cons:

Does not include skylight like the 17181164 does. It also costs more, and is of the same size and basically identical.

Overall:

Buyers would be better served purchasing the Keter 17181164 model, virtually identical, includes a skylight, and is (at the time of this writing) less expensive then this model.

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Lifetime 6446 15×8 Outdoor Storage Shed Review

Price range: $1600-1700

Who would buy this?

Anybody needing a very large amount of storage space with an attractive appearance.

Pros:

Truly massive, 15 foot by 8 foot, loads of space inside to store all kinds of things. Very high quality construction, directions of good quality. Resin construction will not rot rust or mold, no painting required. Very attractive appearance, and very durable.

Cons:

Assembly takes two or three people, unavoidably die to the large size of the shed. Requires a good foundation of concrete or well framed wood, blacktop is not listed but should work just fine. Needs more ventilation, an attic fan would be a good add-on.

Overall:

An excellent shed, very very very large. Not for those unfamiliar with tools to assemble on their own. high quality construction.

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