I bought this item a few months ago and just got around to putting it together. After laying out the pieces and reading the printed instructions, I searched for a video showing the assembly process. No joy! So I read a few reviews, learned of some potential problems, re-read the instructions, donned my work gloves, and picked up my rubber mallet.
Before you start, be aware that you really need to do this on a hard surface. If your shed's ultimate location is on your lawn or other soft ground, DO NOT ASSEMBLE IT THERE. Yes, moving it once it's put together is a chore, but trust me on this, it's necessary. Also, you'll need plenty of room to make assembly easier. Finally, I put this together by myself, but for a lot of buyers it should be a two person job.
I ran into the first problem right away. The instructions say to snap the left and right side/back pieces together, and it sounds easy. Don't try to do this with the pieces upright. Lay them flat and bend each side part upright until it snaps in position. Butt the two pieces together so the four connections line up. Forget the mallet. Step onto the pieces and then stomp on each of the connections until you hear each one snap into place. Once that's done, lift it back upright.
The next step is to slide the floor piece into place at the bottom of the sides. If you look, you'll see two places on each side where the floor can be set into grooves on the sides. Line those up and then, standing in front of the partial shed, grab the front of each side and pull them so the grooves and tabs are in position to go together. Kick the front edge of the floor piece until the tabs are in the grooves. You won't get them to snap into place yet. Tilt the whole thing toward its front so that the back is topmost. Grab your mallet and bang on the four places where the floor meets the back until you hear and see them snap together. Once that's done, stand it back upright.
Time for the doors. Both are added the same way and it doesn't matter which you do first right now but I'll write this up starting with the left one. There's a pivot pin at the top of the door that fits easily into a hole in the side piece. There's another pivot pin at the bottom that's not so easy. With the top pin in place, push the door into the more-or-less closed position while lifting up on the right edge so the bottom door pin rides up onto the floor. Push the door so the bottom pin is heading toward its floor hole and it will jam itself into position so you can let go and bend down to see where the pin is relative to the hole. Bang on the door with your mallet while watching your progress and you should be able to get the bottom pin in correctly. It isn't difficult but you do need to watch what you're doing. Then do the same thing for the other door.
The last piece is the top, and it will be easier with two people. Hold the top up over the rest of the shed so the metal prop-up rod dangles over the slot in the top front of the right side piece. You need to rotate the top counter clockwise while holding it flat so that the bend at the bottom of the prop can go into the slot. Once it's in, rotate the top back into alignment, then lower it to line up the hinge points at the back. Bang on them with the mallet until they snap into place.
That's it, you're finished. Not counting the unproductive time I spent trying things that ended up not working, the whole assembly took me maybe 20 minutes, and would have taken less time if I'd had a helper.
I like the shed. It sure feels sturdy now that it's assembled, and it appears to be reasonably weather resistant for the way it's built. My only real gripe is poor, or at best inadequate, instructions. Rubbermaid would be doing themselves and their customers a favor by putting together some simple YouTube assembly videos for this product line. I'd volunteer but I'm old, fat, and homely.
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Rubbermaid Plastic Horizontal Outdoor Storage Shed
Easy storage solution for almost any space
Quick-to-assemble, this storage unit is large enough to keep small gardening tools and patio supplies handy.
Customize this shed to fit your needs by adding an extra shelf.
Keep your belongings secure by attaching a lock to the exterior hasp. Shelving and locks sold separately.
- Double-wall construction for added strength
- Leak, dent, and weather-resistant
- Heavy duty plastic and impact resistant flooring
- 7 pieces easily assembled with common household tools
Horizontal Outdoor Storage Shed Features & Benefits
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Keep everything you need right where you need itEnough space to comfortably store your most used and lawn and patio supplies, this convenient storage shed is compact enough to place in almost any area. |
Customize with an extra shelfMaximize your storage capacity by adding an extra shelf to keep all contents organized. Shelf sold separately. |
Weather-resistantProtects stored items from moisture, inclement weather, and sun-damage. Made from weather resistant plastic, this shed won’t rot or rust like metal or wood sheds. |
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| Price | $279.00 | $458.00 | — |
| Ext. Dimensions (Assembled) | 36”H x 55”W x 28”D | 47”H x 60”W x 32”D | 36”H x 56”W x 28”D |
| Accommodates pegboards, shelves, and racking | Accommodates 1 shelf (not included) | Accommodates 1 shelf (not included) | Includes 1 wooden shelf |
| Leak, dent and rot resistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Best for | Patio accessories, small lawn and gardening tools, and supplies | Patio accessories, small power tools, gardening tools, and supplies | Patio accessories, small lawn and gardening tools, and supplies |
| Lockable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | SimonDreamer | devokowholesale | HOMSPARK | ADDOK |
| material | Resin, Plastic | — | Resin, High Density Polyethylene | Resin | Resin | Thicker HDPE Resin |
| weight | 49.7 pounds | — | — | — | 69.44 pounds | 70 pounds |
| style | Small Horizontal Shed | Garden,Lawn,Outdoor | Bag,Garden,Lawn,Outdoor,Patio | Indoor,Lawn,Outdoor,Patio | Garden,Outdoor,Patio | Outdoor, Patio, Garden |
| water resistance | water resistant | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof | waterproof |
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Last one lasted 18 years
Bought as a replacement for our last bin. We use it for trash storage. The last one we had was nearly the exact same, the only difference is where the lock was located. We’re hoping to get another 18 years out of this one. So far so good 😊
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
Good thing the parts & instructions were attached to the item as the box arrival was pretty ugly. Went together easy enough if you follow the assembly guide. 20 minute job. The lid closing has a quirk, where it wants to hang up on the front supports and will sometimes pop out the hinge. Hinge will snap back in but it is annoying. Have to rate the particle board shelf as lacking in sturdiness. In a month it has developed a sag with very little weight on it. It could have have be made of plastic and it never sagged. Water will puddle on the lid top. A small change it the design slope could have prevented the water puddle stains which detracts from the appearance. Weatherproof enough for pool chemicals & supplies. Not sure I would want to store cushions and the like in it. Still, as a Rubbermaid brand, it last along time.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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well made, strong, easy to assemble if you follow the directions.
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