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50 of 52 found the following review helpful:
 Fun Project - Great Value Jul 29, 2009
By I think I'm Handy
I put my 7x8 shed together in about a weekend. You have to take your time and follow the instructions, but it's all there. The framing was easy -and I saved a bunch. After purchasing the lumber, the whole shed cost me about $400. I'm very pleased with the quality and proud that I did it myself.
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
It takes some skill and realistic expectations Jun 07, 2011
By K. Sartain
I would say more properly this is a shed "connection component" kit. All you get are the metal brackets and a rough plan. It's up to you to supply the lumber and skill set to make the project work. That said, you'll need some building experience like sawing wood, measuring and using a screw gun. And screwing the brackets to the wood is the way to go. Trying to nail it will only cause you frustration. Having someone to help is also a good idea. The frame is flimsy because this is not wood joinery used to make furniture. The sheathing plywood is what gives it strength very much like building a house. In fact if you have the basic skills to build a house you can make a shed like this without using the brackets. If you expect it to go together like a plastic shed you buy at the home center you'll be disappointed. You'll need the skill to frame a door and hang it with hinges and a latch of some sort. You'll need to paint it and use some type of roofing material on it. When you're done building this correctly it will turn out very nice.
31 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Easy to build shed kit Oct 13, 2009
By D. O. Jessup Jr.
"dojjr"
The directions in this kit are easy to follow. I bought the basic 7' X 8' kit and modified for my needs to build a 4' X 8" shed with all the trim. It is a very sturdy construction and met my requirements perfectly.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Some struggles but happy with the result Nov 29, 2011
By Maybe not as handy as the other guy
High Level Info
* We built the 7x8 version.
* I'm a novice, but had help from my father who is more experienced.
Time
We had some foundation issues to work through before focusing on construction of the actual shed which took nearly a day due to concrete and mortar work. It was worth the effort to have a level foundation on which to build. After that, it took about 1 day to cut and frame, 1 day to put the roof boards and siding on and 1 day for shingling. So, all told, it took the two of us about 4 days to put up at a leisurely pace.
Cost
We bought some heavy tongue-and-groove particle board recommended for flooring, standard 2x4 studs, economy particle board for the roof and "Smartside" composite paneling for the walls, 25 year 3-tab shingles (3 squares but used about 2 1/2), tar paper, caulking, concrete blocks, concrete and mortar, mortar tool, aluminum trim for the roof, the screws and roof nails and the basics kit. I easily spent $600 on material - maybe even $700. For comparison, HD offers a Kingston 8x8 kit for $899 plus the cost for shingles.
I envy the guy that said he did it in 2 days for $400.
Additional Details
The support brackets that connect the 8' 2x4s to the floor seemed cheap but the brackets for the roof made it easy to put together. After that, it was nice to have 2 people working on it. The end product seems very sturdy and should provide years of use. I would recommend this product - it was fun to build.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
I liked it. Made the project a lot simplier Apr 05, 2011
By Rigo Cisneros
It's simple to use. The instructions aren't the best, but if you've used a hammer or legos, you'll be okay. It took me 1 day to get the floor just right. Another day to put up the entire structure, with a helper. And a third day to put on a roof.
It's simple enough to make your own modifications. I put in an 4'x4' alcove and a 48"x24" window.
One thing though, the joist make it so you can't just install a ceiling. You would have to cut slits for the panels to go over the joist connectors. But that's only if you wanted to insulate or finish the inside. If you are using it for a storage shed, it isn't an issue.
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