Greesum Metal Outdoor Storage Shed 5FT x 3FT, Steel Utility Tool Shed Storage House with Door & Lock, for Backyard Garden Patio Lawn (5' x 3'), Brown

The media could not be loaded. This shed took about 2.5 hours to assemble with my wife’s occasional help. I’ve seen other reviews say this is a two person job and for the most part that’s true. However, if you have something like saw horses or ratchet straps or really anything that will support the vertical portions without you having to hold them, then it’s a one person job.The pros:- this shed is a GREAT value for the money. A huge cut above anything I could find at Walmart or Sam’s or Home Depot, etc- it’s fairly easy to assemble if you’ve got an impact driver. Don’t buy any means use a screwdriver unless you’re just a glutton for punishment. You sometimes need the extra force of the impact driver to bring the metal into the correct position.The thing is somewhat sturdy on its own. It’s heavy enough that someone couldn’t just pick it up and throw it or something to get to the contents.It’s got a plastic coating which I did NOT tear off because I figured it added to the weather protectionCons:- unless you’re a short person you won’t be able to stand up in it. The thing is pretty short. But then again it’s a storage shed. You’re probably not gonna be walking around in it.- The screws provided are incredibly small and I wouldn’t trust them to hold up to much- The thing is fairly weak overall. If I fell into it I think I’d bust through the walls. And if two people wanted to get your stuff, then all they’d have to do is stand on either side and pick up the shed since it does not have a bottom- The included latch is flimsy and so is the hardware. But again, you’re paying for the shed, not top quality hardware. Again, that’s an aftermarket thing.- The thing is not super waterproof. Water WILL get in the bottom. I haven’t observed yet whether it gets through the roof or the sides but it definitely gets through the bottom if there’s nothing under it and it’s open at the floor- Overall, it’s a cheap shed and you get what you pay for, but if you do what I suggest below, you get a really quality shed.TO MAKE IT BETTER AND STRONGER:I set out to reinforce this cheap budget shed and make it at least a bit more intruder proof and make it not feel like it’s blow away with some heavy winds. It cost me an extra $70 or so at Home Depot if you already have some basic tools (drill, impact driver, circular saw, screws) Here’s what I did (see my pics and video in the post) if you’re even a slight bit handy you should be able to do this.1. I laid five concrete blocks ($2.98 each) on the corners and center of the bottom. This helped to weigh the shed down and provide a raised platform so water running under it wouldn’t automatically touch the contents of the shed. (I live at a rental property so I couldn’t do anything drastic to anchor it. If I owned the property I would’ve used concrete anchors through the base into the slab on my back porch or I would’ve used rebar to hold it in the ground like stakes. Lots of different options to anchor it to the ground)2. I bought the cheapest plywood I could get that had some sort of weather coating on it. It was $14 for a 4x8ft sheet at Home Depot. Don’t remember what it was called. Other options could be buying a sheet of plywood and painting or coating with epoxy to help it not rot. Really anything like that’d work. I cut it to the dimensions of the base and sat it on top of the concrete blocks3. Next came framing (something I’d never done before this, so you can do it too). I bought a 8ft piece of 2x6” pressure treated wood and two 12ft 2x4” pressure treated wood. I cut the 2x4s into four vertical pieces to serve as studs in all four corners of the shed. I anchored these to the shed usIng Tek wood-to-metal self drilling screws that I already had on hand. Lots of different screws would work but these got the job done. I used a combination of 1 3/4” screws and 3” screws going down the side. I then used the 2x6s to make shelves running perpendicular to the 2x4s. They were attached with cheap decking joist things (not sure what they’re actually called, you can see them in the video). They were similarly secured with tek screws.4. Use an assortment of hooks or whatever you like to hang things from the “shelves” and organize that bad boy!5. Lastly I upgraded the lock. For $8 at Home Depot you can get a much nicer locking mechanism and secure it with stronger bolts than the provided ones. Haven’t gotten around to installing the lock at the time of writing this but it’s not hard.6. Optional: I didn’t do this but if you want to make extra sure you don’t let in the elements or cause you’re shed to rust, you could use finishing washers with every single screw OR go back and slop some sealant over each screw to make it airtight. I’m not too worried about that though.Prior to doing this I searched high and low to find a tutorial for how to make this stronger and I couldn’t find anything. Literally seemed like no one had ever done this which I find hard to believe. So I share this to say that I’m not overly handy but I could do it. Total extra cost was around $70-$80 so for about $200 you can have a REALLY solid shed. Hope this helps somebody.

This shed is definitely a bit “you get what you pay for.” It’s definitely a cheaper option in comparison to other sheds and therefore certainly has its flaws. However, for the price, I’m very happy with this little shed, it’s exactly what I needed.The things I didn’t love about this she’d start with the assembly. The instructions are a bit confusing but I was able to navigate fine. You can do this alone but it’s VERY helpful to have a second pair of hands. Not all the screw holes line up perfectly so it can be a bit difficult getting the pieces together. Once the shed was together, I noticed that there’s no real seal around where the roof meets the walls. We did get water inside after some rain. This however was an easy enough fix with some caulk around that space.The positives are that I feel this shed is decently sturdy once it’s put together. When I first unboxed it and felt the panels I really thought I had just wasted my money. I was pleasantly surprised to find how sturdy it felt when it was finished and attached to the wood base I built. The size is absolutely perfect for what I needed; however, be aware that the measurements provided in the description are for the outside of the shed, the inside is just a bit smaller.I bought this shed to store all the supplies I need for my chickens (feed, bedding, treats, etc.). I built shelves to go inside and everything fits perfect. It’s small and discreet but not an eyesore. It looks very nice and functions well. There are a few dents and dings in the siding but nothing that couldn’t be popped out. A few corners were bent but I was able to easily bend them back into place. I was looking for something functional but didn’t necessarily need top of the line. This is a very inexpensive option and it’s certainly not perfect but it serves its purpose well. We’ve been using this for a year now and it’s held up very well in heavy rain and snow and high winds.