Lifetime Storage Shed Assembly 8 foot by 7.5 foot

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Product link:
amzn.to/4b8A7Gz
In this video, we go check out a shed at Sams and do an entire build on it. I hope this video helps you out if you decide to purchase this.

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  • @Christa-tl8jb
    @Christa-tl8jbАй бұрын

    I bought the same exact shed at Sam’s for 699. This video will be helpful when I start assembling it. I’m also going to build my foundation just like yours too. Looks to be very sturdy. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    Yes it is. It doesn’t give at all when you walk on it

  • @rbarron007
    @rbarron007 Жыл бұрын

    I love the little squares you placed at the beginning so the floor wouldn’t move. Mine moved so much when installing the walls

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea there is spots where you can install lag bolts on the floor. I saw them at a later time lol

  • @ryanbeaver5930
    @ryanbeaver5930 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the excellent video. Will be a big help when I’m putting mine together

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea man step by step. Glad you liked it Ryan

  • @Jakilyn
    @Jakilyn2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! We saw this in store yesterday and should have bought one..all sold out 100 miles from us now

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea it seems like a good shed so far

  • @KPsquared
    @KPsquared Жыл бұрын

    Nice! I bought one last week and put it up. It's $850 now here in the Charlotte NC area. Took a few hours, especially if I include leveling the area and building the wood foundation.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Not bad at all

  • @jsoul1978
    @jsoul19782 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this!! Have the same model but 8x10. The parts look the same so this is a huge help!

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes it’s a cool little project. I think I worked on this about 30-45 minutes a day for about 4 days and got it done

  • @darrelljones3690
    @darrelljones36904 ай бұрын

    I wish you had recorded the building of the floor. Nice video. I will look at it as I put my shed together. Excellent information.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    4 ай бұрын

    I have the video of the floor on my channel. Skim through it and you will see it

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it and consider subscribing

  • @jorgerestrepo2775
    @jorgerestrepo2775Ай бұрын

    Thank you, 🙏

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you like it

  • @zachary4225
    @zachary4225 Жыл бұрын

    I just brought one. Will be building it next week

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice! Perfect weather to set it up let me know how it goes

  • @rbarron007
    @rbarron007 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @willydee8347
    @willydee83478 ай бұрын

    Best installation video sonfar👍

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you !

  • @raywilfong6103
    @raywilfong61032 ай бұрын

    Just purchased one, in Hagerstown,Md.on sale 699.00, I'll be putting it up this weekend if it doesn't rain, thank you for the helpful video

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    You’ll love it. Make sure you bring home two boxes. It has two long boxes

  • @6hilltop6

    @6hilltop6

    2 ай бұрын

    Same here, purchased in Illinois $699..Good luck!

  • @robbieprovost6704
    @robbieprovost670411 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video.... I have one to build this weekend but I don't think I'm going to hand screw it all like you did! I'll set the hammer drill to a real light level.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    11 ай бұрын

    Yea you can do that I just didn’t want to take a chance. Plus I did mine over a few days

  • @cameronalexander3701

    @cameronalexander3701

    2 ай бұрын

    Hammer drill, you should work with the handscrew guy. Your hammer drill probably has drill, screw, and hammer drill feature.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    I just like to use a screw driver for plastic stuff. Always. I don’t care if it’s 700 screws to fill.

  • @nathanpotter8569
    @nathanpotter8569 Жыл бұрын

    I see this ... after I got it put together . ... I guess we both decided a wood clamp was needed there... and then I used it several times afterwards. I put it up by myself, but it sure would have been easier with 2 or 3 people.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Wood clamps save us every time

  • @rbarron007
    @rbarron007 Жыл бұрын

    Assembling this in the hot Texas weather, it Took me like 8 hrs doing it myself divided in 3 days

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Damn man. That’s pretty good a stretched it out a little bit but did it in better whether If you like this video give me a subscribe lol there is plenty more on my page money saving fixes glad you like it holler anytime

  • @goodtobehandy
    @goodtobehandy2 ай бұрын

    Now on sale in May for $699. in Georgia. Great video.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s not bad

  • @cachewilder4059
    @cachewilder40592 жыл бұрын

    Only took you 3.5-4 hours to build, nice! I’ve done these many times and they take me about an hour and a half so good job!

  • @cayrick

    @cayrick

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you can do that in 1-1/2 hrs you need to change your watch!

  • @cachewilder4059

    @cachewilder4059

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cayrick or the fact that I did 3 builds a day for over 2.5 years so yeah I have everything memorized and can do it fairly quickly 😂

  • @g.b.5206
    @g.b.52068 ай бұрын

    I need to assemble one for my sister in law, I'm really not on the mood LOL

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    8 ай бұрын

    It’s not that bad lol just do a little each day or every other day and it’s fun.

  • @Knghtwl-jb1bg
    @Knghtwl-jb1bg10 ай бұрын

    Almost $1100 here in Hawaii. Must be nice to save so much money on EVERYTHING in the mainland.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    10 ай бұрын

    Yea it’s not fair to have it like that but I guess it’s a supply and demand thing.

  • @jonnieinthe256
    @jonnieinthe256Ай бұрын

    Great video! How long was the install? I assume it took a lil longer since you were recording.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    20 minutes a day for about 2 weeks. I’d say 4 hours

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    Maybe 2.5 if your not recording

  • @Given2Fly7173
    @Given2Fly71732 ай бұрын

    Haven’t gone through all the comments but pretty sure you left one side of the removable film on that window “glass”.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    Lol. I took it off

  • @tan179
    @tan179 Жыл бұрын

    Do u have any video on how to build the base foundation for the shed?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it’s on my channel. Subscribe and you’ll have it. Thanks

  • @mikexiong87
    @mikexiong87Ай бұрын

    Just bought one and will be installing this, this memorial weekend. I’ll be putting this on top of a gravel base. What do you recommend for legging it down? Any suggestions. Thanks and awesome video.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    Honesty if it’s gravel just put a weight in each corner like a 12 by 12 inch paver block. You should be good. Plus your going to have all your stuff in it as well.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    amzn.to/3WOtBjT

  • @mikexiong87

    @mikexiong87

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    @@mikexiong87 your welcome

  • @jonathanlee7355
    @jonathanlee73552 ай бұрын

    Nice! I saw this in store yesterday and was interested.. do u need to build a wood base? Was thinking of something easier like gravel.. (I think I would need a permit if I build a wood base or concrete slab)

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    Gravel is fine just get it level

  • @Postymalonne
    @PostymalonneАй бұрын

    What is that wood platform called? Is that something you made for this shed or buy it pre built?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    Yes I made it separately. There’s a video on how to build it on my channel. Check it out

  • @allisona.7741
    @allisona.77419 ай бұрын

    How did your shed do in the Texas summer? Any warping?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    9 ай бұрын

    Nothing yet. We almost melted though :/

  • @DallasKing1
    @DallasKing1 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work. Thank you for the video, learned a lot. Looking forward to putting mine together.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    If you need help watch my video 1,000,000 times start to finish 👍

  • @timothymintconnor3325
    @timothymintconnor3325Ай бұрын

    I got mine for $699 here in SC

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Ай бұрын

    Yea it is about that price here now

  • @hostileforces
    @hostileforces2 жыл бұрын

    Did you have leftover hardware when finished?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    They give you a few extras

  • @sam101731
    @sam1017312 жыл бұрын

    Just got this shed. How big did you make the base for shed? Great video!

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I just did an 8 x8 frame. The video on the foundation that I did is on my page as well. I used 2x6x8 I believe. Hope this helps

  • @sam101731

    @sam101731

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just seen the video on foundation. Thanks.

  • @Vortexcinema677
    @Vortexcinema677 Жыл бұрын

    Are these water proof. I want to make an office in my back yard and it looks like it would be great for that.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Seems to hold up well. No leaks so far

  • @Vortexcinema677

    @Vortexcinema677

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MendandMake thanks for letting ne kniw as I wNt ny pc there going ti run solar piwdr on it as well. H9ma do some custom work to it just wanted to make sure leaks don't happen I can always fix that but I would rather it's leak proof.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Some people deck them out with insulation and make it a gaming room

  • @Vortexcinema677

    @Vortexcinema677

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MendandMake will give it a go thanks again.

  • @ukiddme7405
    @ukiddme74057 ай бұрын

    How big are the 2 boxes that the shed came in and are they heavy to fit in SUV

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    7 ай бұрын

    You need a truck for sure and they are really heavy Jack

  • @vickijd22
    @vickijd222 жыл бұрын

    The base. How do I get one of those if I cannot build one myself?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    So many option with that leveling out a truckload of just base( small rock) will do the trick. I just made this foundation because I just wanted it really solid because I weigh a lot.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have the video on how to make the foundation on my channels if you wanna see how it comes together. I believe anyone can make it. Please consider subscribing if you want to see more fix and build videos. It could safe you a lot of money. Thanks again for watching and I hope this video helped you out

  • @Banditt135
    @Banditt1358 ай бұрын

    Can it be built then moved to the final location? I have a very tight spot I want it in.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    8 ай бұрын

    It should be built on location

  • @DevD750
    @DevD7502 жыл бұрын

    Hey I'm guessing roughly 4 hours for assembly? I was thinking of paying sams to install but watching this made me say mehhh I can knock this out lol. Great video

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea man for sure. I probably did 20 minutes a day for a couple weeks and got it together. Just doing like a little before my kids would get home then hit it again the next day. Easy to assemble

  • @DevD750

    @DevD750

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MendandMake thanks hopefully I can order it. Sams is saying out of stock. Might have to go with Rubbermaid brand and home depot.

  • @bradleywilliams2235

    @bradleywilliams2235

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wife and I assembled ours yesterday. Bought 36 16x16 concrete pavers for base. Half the price of (GOLD) I mean wood. Took us approx 6.5 hours with breaks of course. Had same problem with door needed to be shimmed. Looks good and enjoyed the video.

  • @DevD750

    @DevD750

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bradleywilliams2235 thanks where did you buy it from? Sams is out of stocks

  • @bradleywilliams2235

    @bradleywilliams2235

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DevD750 We purchased ours at a Sams club about a month ago and have just been waiting for the weather to warm up some. I actually saw someone the other day at Sams buying the display model.

  • @mariadelva6935
    @mariadelva69352 жыл бұрын

    How long it take you to assemble?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly,20-25 minutes a day when I would get off work. I did 20-25 minutes per day Monday through Friday for 2 weeks. So 3.5 to 4 hours.

  • @2024pajntoo
    @2024pajntoo Жыл бұрын

    Could I possibly have a bad one cause my corner is not snapping in n.?.Help

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have 3 corners snapped in place, it says you will need another set of hands to get the fourth corner in place. There is a little shifting with it but it will work.

  • @rubenochoa194
    @rubenochoa194 Жыл бұрын

    Can this one be bolted to a cement slab?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @stevecockrell8512
    @stevecockrell85122 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know how much installation would cost?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe sams was charging like $350.00 for installation

  • @michellelynn1023
    @michellelynn10232 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to take the plastic off the back of your windows. They should be clear!!!

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    Watch it until the end:)

  • @gagiktagaryan10
    @gagiktagaryan10 Жыл бұрын

    Will the boxes fit in a 4 runner or I need a bigger truck?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope you need at least a 6 ft bed plus need to drop the tail gate to get a couple more ft

  • @gagiktagaryan10

    @gagiktagaryan10

    Жыл бұрын

    @MendandMake thanks for the reply. But I already got it today. Had to tie it and leave the back open halfway.

  • @limbanipablo8362

    @limbanipablo8362

    2 ай бұрын

    @@gagiktagaryan10 I'm thinking of doing the same since I'm not far from the store. Were they able to help you lift it into the truck?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    @limbanipablo8362 they help load it

  • @njad713
    @njad7132 жыл бұрын

    So did anyone else have a bunch of those ADZ screws left?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes you will.

  • @naidapablo1599
    @naidapablo1599 Жыл бұрын

    Whats the size of the two boxes?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    7 ft or so. You need a truck for it or small trailer for sure. Heavy

  • @Johnny-kc2vm
    @Johnny-kc2vm4 ай бұрын

    How long took to build

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    4 ай бұрын

    I worked on it for 20 minutes a day for 2 weeks

  • @jesusjesus1327
    @jesusjesus13277 ай бұрын

    Can’t imagine putting all those screws by hand I used an impact driver wich made it super fast and easy The foundation has to be level that way the doors wont require any adjusting

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    7 ай бұрын

    i did it by hand so i did not strip the screws in the plastic

  • @rickyrhoomes
    @rickyrhoomes Жыл бұрын

    How heavy is this shed?

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Roughly 200 lbs. on the platform I build for it you should be able to shift it around a little on your own

  • @zachary4225

    @zachary4225

    Жыл бұрын

    That shed is really heavy. Make sure you eat your wheaties.

  • @rickyrhoomes

    @rickyrhoomes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zachary4225 lol...we did. We took the roof off first ...four guy lifted it over the fence....then lifted the rest over. Still can't believe we did it.

  • @msglca
    @msglca Жыл бұрын

    You sure can't get that in California for $799

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    If you did I’m sure you would have a separate property tax on it in Cali lol

  • @roderickarina

    @roderickarina

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope not in Cali. Its 850. Still not bad though.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea it went up to 850 at the sams here in San Antonio. I bought it a few years ago. It’s a nice storage though

  • @roderickarina

    @roderickarina

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MendandMake Thanks for the update on the integrity of the shed . I was pondering on purchasing it, you have solidified my decision. Ty

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    @@roderickarina for some reason someone said the instructions were awful. I didn’t think so. Super easy to build. Of just watch my video. I didn’t deviate from the instructions

  • @erndoggyful
    @erndoggyfulАй бұрын

    Got 2 $699.00

  • @cameronalexander3701
    @cameronalexander37012 ай бұрын

    Using a screwdriver... interesting.........

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 ай бұрын

    Yea I didn’t wanna risk stripping the plastic

  • @thadlogan51
    @thadlogan51 Жыл бұрын

    These sheds are junk don't waste your money. The doors never shut properly. Wind can probably blow this down. I had mine less than three years and roof caved completely in during normal winter... not sturdy at all...

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s been ok so far 1 year in. We will see what 3 yes looks like. I needed a small storage for about 2 years and didn’t wanna drive 2 miles to the nearest storage unit.

  • @thadlogan51

    @thadlogan51

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MendandMake hopefully you don't have issues. I just live in mountains where it shows a lot and high winds...

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    Damn. Yea might be some harsh weather for that storage.

  • @thadlogan51

    @thadlogan51

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MendandMake yes I live in area wish harsh weather in the mountains. If you live in moderate climate where not much wind or snow then it's probably fine...

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thadlogan51 San Antonio not too bad on the weather here

  • @saschaatta6799
    @saschaatta67992 жыл бұрын

    Don't buy this piece of garbage !!! I am a master mechanic for 40 years. I never seen anything constructed this poor had such vague and stupid instructions manual. I don't think it will last half of it's 10 years warranty.... I made this mistake... you shouldn't.

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m not a master mechanic and did not have any trouble with the directions… sorry it was a pain for you

  • @oldgregg777

    @oldgregg777

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't be further from the truth. Do Not regret mine at all.

  • @EDCMancave

    @EDCMancave

    3 ай бұрын

    This guy probably builds those custom sheds and he is mad that this thing is better priced and will last twice as long. Master mechanic 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

  • @MendandMake

    @MendandMake

    3 ай бұрын

    @EDCMancave I don’t know much about being a mechanic but I didn’t have a problem getting it together… but it’s not a car so there’s that

  • @Miles-wy1zr

    @Miles-wy1zr

    Ай бұрын

    Old and senile boomer. This shed is perfectly fine.

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