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Recommendations On DIY Storage Shed for Backyard?
Posted on 6/1/15 at 9:20 am
Posted on 6/1/15 at 9:20 am
Is there a good DIY storage shed that can be bought at home depot, lowes, etc that isn't a piece of crap and doesn't take a whole weekend or two to put together. I'm looking for something sturdy that will last, and every review I've read on most of the DIY's are that they aren't sturdy and have 1000 parts and take forever to put together.
Maybe this is a question for the OB? I'm not sure. What does the OT think?
Maybe this is a question for the OB? I'm not sure. What does the OT think?
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Posted on 6/1/15 at 9:23 am to SUB
I have a Rubbermaid shed, about 6 feet high, 5 feet wide 2.5 feet deep. It is nice when it is together, but kids playing hide and seek have busted it apart a few times over the years. Not the easiest to reassemble.
eta: I plan to reinforce with braces inside and see if that does the trick.
eta: I plan to reinforce with braces inside and see if that does the trick.
This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 9:25 am
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:15 am to stout
Yeah I've thought about the rubbermaid ones, but I read a lot of reviews about how the rubber warps over time. It gets hot as hell here in central Texas, so I'm not sure if this is a good option.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:34 am to SUB
I have a small Craftsman shed that's lasted for 3 years now. Assembly was easy and it was cheap
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:37 am to SUB
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Yeah I've thought about the rubbermaid ones, but I read a lot of reviews about how the rubber warps over time. It gets hot as hell here in central Texas, so I'm not sure if this is a good option.
Not sure I agree with this. I had one that lasted 8 years for me and left it when I sold the house. I used it for lawn mower and tool storage and it was as good as the day I got it.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:37 am to Minnesota Tiger
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. It is nice when it is together, but kids playing hide and seek have busted it apart a few times over the years. Not the easiest to reassemble.
GET OFF THE SHED!!!
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:37 am to SUB
I am curious about this as well.
I need something along the lines of 12 x 24 for storage.
I have noticed a lot of shed places in the AP along Airline highway but haven't stopped to ask about prices.
I need something along the lines of 12 x 24 for storage.
I have noticed a lot of shed places in the AP along Airline highway but haven't stopped to ask about prices.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:40 am to SUB
Shedsforlessdirect.com
Bought a lifetime shed from them. Cheaper than any big box store.
Bought a lifetime shed from them. Cheaper than any big box store.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:40 am to stout
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Get one of those Rubbermaid sheds.
hurricane gustav > rubbermaid shed
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:45 am to SUB
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Yeah I've thought about the rubbermaid ones, but I read a lot of reviews about how the rubber warps over time. It gets hot as hell here in central Texas, so I'm not sure if this is a good option.
I have the 6.5 foot tall by 2.5 foot deep by 4 or 5 foot wide unit which I keep long handled tools and some other stuff in, been sitting at the corner of my house in the back yard in Bryan for over 10 years and it's not warped in any way. I have another chest type with two doors on the front that I keep barrels of feed in outside the horse barn and it's 8 or 9 years old and no warping.
This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 10:46 am
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:50 am to stout
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Get one of those Rubbermaid sheds.
I have one, and it's lasted about 10 yrs. Now it's old and falling apart. I am sure they have made them better by now, but the shelves in those things were not built to hold very much weight. Add outdoor heat to the mix, and the shelves buckle easily.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 10:56 am to Jimbeaux28
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I am curious about this as well.
I need something along the lines of 12 x 24 for storage.
I have noticed a lot of shed places in the AP along Airline highway but haven't stopped to ask about prices.
I live in the AP and bought a 10 x 16 side lofted barn for my storage building approx 14 months ago. It has a 6 foot double door opening and 2 lofts for extra storage. There are 3 different brands that I found out that way, even though they all look quite similar:
Graceland
Cooks
Derksen
I went with Derksen because at the time they were about 10% lower than the other 2. It was a pricey investment as I could've saved about $1000-1500 by getting a DIY building, but it would not have been nearly as sturdy or nearly the warranty time on it. Plus I would've needed the help of several friends for a whole weekend. I have been extremely happy. Derksen delivered mine thru my gate and settled it onto my property. They leveled it on 4" thick cement blocks (that I purchased). I did not lift a finger.
It's tough to find pricing on them without going there in person and getting a pricing sheet from them.
Graceland is on the right side of Airline Hwy in P'ville heading south about 1 mile before you reach Leblanc's Frais Marche.
Cooks is also on the right side of Airline Hwy in Gonzales heading south almost until you get to jack in the box.
Derksen is in with a furniture store on Hwy 431 (i think) out in St. Amant.
I'm sure there are others but those are the 3 companies that I researched.
Sorry to hijack OP as I know this is not DIY.
This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 11:04 am
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