Lifetime 60186 Heavy-Duty Outdoor Storage Deck Box 439.11 L Outdoor Storage Box, Desert Sand Wood Look, 127.9 x 64 x 67.2 cm
Lifetime Storage
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| Dimensions: | 127.76 x 58.93 x 66.04 cm; 19.5 Kilograms |
| Model: | 60186 |
| Part: | 60186 |
| Manufacture: | Lifetime |
Excellent quality and value for money
With minimal DIY skills and the correct tools it went together in 20mins. Very sturdy and solid quality. Instructions are precise and detailed. You need 2 people for the lid fixing but else it’s single handed. Will recommend this product to others 5 sta
Great Sturdy Shed
Pro’s: Good sturdy shed.
Con’s: Paid to have it assembled, but it was not square, therefore the doors did not shut correctly. Had to have the service guy out who corrected this in 10 minutes. Then it was weatherproof and fit for purpose.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great outdoor storage
Quick and easy to assemble, easy to read and follow instructions, quick delivery, lots of outdoor storage capacity.
5.0 out of 5 stars Looks great in my garde
Fabulous quality and straight forward to put together following instructions
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality and fast delivery.
Next day delivery on was impressive as ordered after lunch. Good quality, at least 1 tweak required to get some parts to fit 100% but otherwise more than happy.
Very strong and looks sma
I bought 3 of these , as they were less then half price, I bought the first one and they look smart fits so much inside , they very strong, after the first one they made them even cheaper so I ordered another 2
5.0 out of 5 stars Watch the video on assembly
Good size, locks with padlock. Keeps all your garden furniture cushions from elements and mice. Well worth the investment in the long ru
5.0 out of 5 stars it is good to know that it was quite easly done studied instructions
i like this storage boxa lotgreat for all my garden tools good lock not plastic like some thanks andy p
Waterproof Outdoor Box
Despite many reviews saying otherwise, it was straightforward to assemble with the correct tools. I use it for storing cushions etc for garden furniture and to date has been waterproof. Just need to remember to wipe away any standing water on the lid before opening or the water drips in from the lid.
Robust external storage box
This box is ideal for storing patio items, cushions, toys etc. it comes with clear assembly instructions and has a quality finish.
Extremely solid
As other reviewers have found, this is not an easy click together assembly, but the end result is a very strong watertight box without flimsy, bendy panels. Before ordering, I watched a Youtube video (search for Lifetime 150 gal storage box assembly), so if you are systematic and follow the steps methodically, it’s straightforward to do: it took me two hours from start to finish. So the tradeoff is having a box which really does look as if it’ll last forever after my two hours of toil, or something which takes 15 minutes but has to be treated with kid gloves thereafter. For me, the long-term end result is more important.
Perfect storage for the garde
Fab size storage for the garden, bigger than I thought it would be. Bought on offer & great price for the size. Had no problems putting it together. Made sure we followed the instructions as we went..
Simple to assemble
I was a bit apprehensive about ordering this after reading that people had issues with assembly. Glad I went ahead and ordered it. I watched the guide on you tube for the model I ordered ( the 150 gallon large storage box). It took me 40 mins to assemble on my own. You obviously need a power driver and a couple of spanners, but it went together no bother. It’s a very sturdy box and looks like it will stand the test of time.
Solid and substantial quality storage box
Bought this box to store our outdoor cushions in.
The box was relatively easy to put together with two of us (make sure you spot the big L & R on the inside panels before starting!). We were very impressed with the quality of the box – it feels more sturdy than a lot of others we’ve seen.
The only issue we had, when we got right to the end, was that we couldn’t snap fix one end of the pistons (which give a soft open and close) on to its round lug – even using a gentle rubber mallet. We’ve had to cable tie these at one end for them to work.
Very annoyingly, there seems to be absolutely no way of contacting the manufacturers to simple get a new set of pistons. The only option, via Amazon Prime, is to return the whole box – and that’s not going to happen after building it!
Other than that – we are very impressed and would highly recommend.
Excellent value.
Strong and large, though force had to be used to attach the lid.
Hard to put togethe
This was a challenge to put together as the holes weren’t big enough and had to be re-drilled. Cannot padlock the lid down as there is a part missing. We are having to put something on top to hold the lid closed.
On the plus side, it looks good, holds all our garden furniture cushions and appears to be watertight.
Spacious box for outdoor storage
We bought this because it is bigger than most and looks attractive. We put this together in about 90 mins. Recommend a two person job. Some slots in the base needed fettling to fit properly. Otherwise simply follow the instructions and job done. The instructions state that it is not waterproof.
Just the job
Perfect to store garden equipment as it keeps them dry, organised and accessible.
Easy to assemble, as everything goes where it should, but you do need two adults to complete the task.
Instructions easy to follow.
Waterproof and sturdy unlike others
Whilst it takes some assembling and you will need an electric screwdriver or drill to get the screws into the plastic the end product is solid and more importantly sealed against the weather. Just take your time and read the instructions with care and it all makes sense. Very good product and it’s the second one of these we have bought (the first one was for a holiday house we owned till recently) so can say that they last – the first one is 2 yrs old and no problems at all. We just use a small stainless carabiner as a means of keeping the lid firmly down.
Great box, looks good and feels solid. It’s easy enough to assemble, but would advise two have two people especially in the first 10 minutes when you are locking all the pieces together. Also really helps to have a rubber mallet to tap things into place. Some of the screwing the bolts in would not be possible without a battery operated drill to use as a screwdriver and you will need a socket set and adjustable spanner. Providing you have these couple of tools everything should be fine. I was impressed enough to buy another one.
Got it at a good price in the sale, very sturdy, weatherproof and a good size. Need a drill toake assembly easiest.
Incredibly difficult to assemble even with the videos. The written instructions should really be much better with clearer pictures. They tell you to use a drill but there isn’t enough room to do this, it’s quite fiddly. We eventually finished it and are pleased with the finished product. Even though at present we can only get one of the gas springs to fit. Work in progress! It says it’s not waterproof so I bought a cover. Quite spacious and I’m pleased to be able to store the cushions and seat covers. It also needs a lock.
Quality
Hood quality item, had a little difficulty with one of the corners due to a little damage but managed to sort. A lot better quality than the keter shed I have and seems really sturdy. Preferably use two to build unless you have three hands. I have added a ring sensor quite easily. Seems really good quality , good accessories and fab instructions with links to the internet.
The product was efficiently packaged, in one box. The assembly instructions were easy to follow, and came in six languages (if I'm remembering correctly, English, Spanish, French. German. Dutch, and Danish). Assembly tools are not included, but if one has a set of wrenches, sockets, and screwdrivers, one can get by. A rubber mallet is also handy. The majority of the parts fit together easily. My unit had two hinge bolts that were stubborn getting installed, but the unit is plastic, and I enlarged the offending holes with a screwdriver. The completed unit appears weatherproof, has a soft close lid, that opens greater than 90 degrees, which means it stays open when needed.
The product was efficiently packaged, in one box. The assembly instructions were easy to follow, and came in six languages (if I’m remembering correctly, English, Spanish, French. German. Dutch, and Danish). Assembly tools are not included, but if one has a set of wrenches, sockets, and screwdrivers, one can get by. A rubber mallet is also handy. The majority of the parts fit together easily. My unit had two hinge bolts that were stubborn getting installed, but the unit is plastic, and I enlarged the offending holes with a screwdriver. The completed unit appears weatherproof, has a soft close lid, that opens greater than 90 degrees, which means it stays open when needed.
So far so good
Bought this to store the cushions from an outdoor dining set. Fits the eight cushions with room to spare, but it’s a pretty big box! Bit early to assess whether it’s weatherproof, but it’s survived a couple of hefty showers and the contents remained dry! Construction was OK, but had to take some care when fitting some of the screws which went straight into plastic! Don’t recall seeing (before reading the instructions) that you needed two different sizes of spanner, and that for one part of the installation you needed them both at the same time to counter rotate, but thankfully I had an adjustable spanner handy! Using my drill definitely helped. All in all I’m pretty pleased, but it’s early days – so far so good!
Having read the reviews, the one very thing in common is the lack of pre-drilled holes for the screws to go in. If you do it in a hurry, there’s a good chance the fittings won’t be right and that means the rest of the fittings won’t sit right either. Here are some tips:
1. Don’t guess or do it in a hurry unless you are a professional!
2. Take time to familiarise yourself with the accessories on each section.
3. Section 1.1 paid attention to the enlarged drawing of the Wall Square Tube, there is a HOLE and watch which way it goes into the left side panel. You I’ll find this is important especially in section 2.10 – 2.12 where the pre-drilled holes are located on the door handle area. If you already pushed the AHS part in but you realise it’s the wrong way round, it will be very difficult to get it out again. I haven’t found a way but fortunately I took my time and didn’t get to this situation.
4. If you plan to build by yourself, you can use chairs to hold other part upright as in section 1.4
5. Building the foundation from section 1.6 to 1.11, you must get it right and secured the panels to the base, the parts must slot in. Watch how section 1.5 tells you to slide the panel toward the rear of he front panel and this is the same for 1.10.
6. Section 1.11, the design is a bit odd here but for the Screws ADX), pre-drill the holes will make work easier and this means take you time and ensure this is tight. I don’t use power drill here in case it over tightens and something breaks. This is the base so getting his part fitted tight is essential.
7. And where you see the area to put the screws in but there are no markers, pre-drill the hole first – so this is where It takes up more time.
8. From 1.14 the roof section, put something heavy like some weights of 5 – 10kg to hold down the roof while you drill the screws in. Just watch where you placed the weights and moved them around to support.
9. Section 2.6 just watch carefully with the word Chamfered just in case you never hears of it. Look at the diagram should help you decide which way round the hinge should be facing.
10. If you reach 2.22 and you don’t need to secure it to a wall, you are done!
I managed to build it perfectly and the door lock fits, though the door does need a bit of force ( push the lower part of the door as you shut it and the part DGR / S secure the door from gaping..
Avoid putting anything heavy in the roof as it is only plastic, it will bend slightly. It does get warm and hot if you place it where the sun shines directly on it, there are no air vent.
So far 4 star out of 5 due to lack of pre-drilled holes but otherwise it looks and feel sturdy. Really pleased with the effort.
8/11/2022 – after 6 months , I will check and review the product after it’s been exposed to the elements with photo if possible.
11/2/2022 – checked inside. Looks good all storage inside, no cracks or anything broken or splitted Tiny foliage / leaves managed to get inside on floor but these are minor. The front you can see slight stain but it’s not a problem. The top / roof section looks good no damage. The back looks good too no crack or damage. The price paid back in June/July 2022 was around 195. So this was a good purchase. I noticed some people here mentioned they paid much higher like over 300-500?? Crazy dynamic pricing. I think under 200 is worth buying, 250 would be a stretch. Hope this 6 months review help you decide. The main focus is to ensure the base foundation is solidly built. A buyer mentioned sealing the inside to stop water from getting inside. Interesting tip!
Keeps the cushions dry!
Was dreading assembling this as my husband hates DIY but between us we found it ok to build. One of the gas pistons unfortunately did not fit so we had to contact lifetime and a new part was sent ( from the USA) Anyway it is sturdy, looks good , is water proof and got for a good price ( 95). The lid seems to be very slightly warped maybe with the heat so it does pop up occasionally at one side. Fits all my cushions which was the main aim so I have in it 5 large seat cushions, 5 padded back cushions and 2 stool cushions
Good quality produc
This appears to be a good quality product. However, this is not that easy to assemble and you do need a variety of tools which are not supplied I.e. spanner’s, mallet, electric drill etc. I have only had the product a few days but it kept our subbed cushions dry in a substantial thunder storm the other night so it has passed the weatherproof test with flying colours. Overall I would recommend this product as long as you have a good selection of tools and a reasonable aptitude towards building these sort of items
Seems strong but a little tricky to assemble
Just finished assembling and am really happy with the result. It’s quite rigid and feels like it’s going to be fine outside.
I can see light through the joins between the bottom and front/back so while I don’t doubt it’s going to be fine vs rain, if a puddle of more than a couple inches forms, water won’t have any trouble getting in. Make sure it’s not living at a low-drainage spot.
Assembly was kindofa pain, but I did complete it by myself. The front/back panels were especially hard – make *sure* the little pegs are all the way in. I’d even recommend getting them started a little then standing it up on edge and taking a close look at how the parts interact. I think there are some build/QA things the manufacturer could do here to make this easier – it was far more work than it should have been to get it right. A few of the tabs weren’t well-formed or had thick seams that made it reluctant to seat correctly.
Also, the holes in the hinges didn’t line up with the plastic. Because this is a bolt instead of a pointy screw, it won’t self-tap/center. If you have problems here, try putting the bolt in from the inside instead – start at the metal instead of the plastic.
Would buy this again but would definitely set aside more time for assembly.
Not as difficult to assemble as anticipated
Reading some of the reviews on this box, I thought it might be a bit of a nightmare to assemble. However, I downloaded the official YouTube video and had it built quite quickly. The only slight issue was that the holes in the sides to secure the hinges were a bit tight to get the bolts through but a couple of taps with a hammer sorted that. Overall a sturdy, well-made box. It rained for several hours after I had it built, but the next morning my cushions inside were dry although they did get a little wet when I opened the lid. Next time I will wipe the rain off before I open it!
Sturdy box but some parts of assembly are difficul
This is a high quality deck box that stood up to a pretty intense rain storm during our initial testing with no leaks. Once fully assembled the lid closes securely and the seams all around are tight. The issues we encountered were in two specific assembly steps. First, when you attach the front and back sides to the bottom the tabs along the lower edges that slide into slots are extremely tight. It took two of us to push down hard while hammering the end with a rubber mallet to finally slide the sides into place. Second, the mounting holes along the sides panels where the hinges for the top attach were misaligned quite a bit to the extent that the bolts could not be inserted. I had to use a drill to enlarge the holes in the plastic enough to fit the bolts, although it was still a tight fit because of the lack of space in that mounting location.
So if you have some help and are good with tools and assembly this box is certainly worth the effort.
Durable
I bought the 130 gal size in 2012. Now, 10 years later we moved and the deck box was still in excellent condition. In fact, our son now has it at his home. No warping, and very little fading. The box remained in the sun for 10 years and I was amazed how well it stood up to the hot summers and frigid winters all while remaining weather tight and rodent proof.
We stored wood pellets, lawn chairs and games, patio covers, etc. No problems ever. I did have it supported on 2 4×4’s as our rock border was not perfectly flat.
Great sturdy little shed.
I bought this to replace an old metal+wood shed with something a bit more weather-proof. It is a great product – sturdy and not letting in a drop of water from recent storms.
The process of putting it together was complicated by excess flashing left on some of the parts and it really would have been a real drag if I had to do it on my own. Fortunately my son helped me and it was only slightly more onerous than it would have been without the flashing.
All in all – a great product. Would just be a tiny bit improved if it had come without all the excess plastic flashing we needed to trim.
Not checked before sending out!
The box itself is good – only thing is they did not include the bolts and screws that are required to put it together. I sent them an email with all the information that they might require but they kept on insisting that I phoned them (in California) at night here (UK) to give them a list of the missing parts. In the end I gave up!! I am hopeful that I will be able to find the correct sizes of bolts and nuts in a hardware store to do the job, It is assembled, but of course it is not very strong as it is. I think this is very remiss of them that they are not checking the goods that are leaving their premises. It is not Amazons fault because it is not their responsibility to open every package and check the contents!
The price of this deck box is amazing considering how very huge it is. I put it together myself with no issues except at the very end when I needed to attach the hinge to the lid I had a little bit of a hard time lining up the screw to match the nut while holding the lid open. A second person might have been helpful for that step. But I love that included is a qr code that links to a video for installation.. I wish all products to be assembled did this! I see this thing lasting way longer than our old one which didn't have a hinge, just a plastic slot for the back to tip up and down through (and which broke very easily). Highly recommend!!
The price of this deck box is amazing considering how very huge it is. I put it together myself with no issues except at the very end when I needed to attach the hinge to the lid I had a little bit of a hard time lining up the screw to match the nut while holding the lid open. A second person might have been helpful for that step. But I love that included is a qr code that links to a video for installation.. I wish all products to be assembled did this! I see this thing lasting way longer than our old one which didn’t have a hinge, just a plastic slot for the back to tip up and down through (and which broke very easily). Highly recommend!!
This is quite a big unit but its pretty sturdy for a plastic box.
Its not difficult to assemble but it does take some time. Components are well marked so its just a jigsaw puzzle. The lid has a good assisted lift and the accuracy of the build meant it fits together accurately. It does need a firm hand in places to locate the sides into the base and this can be disconcerting when you have to apply some pressure. I’m happy with it.
Solid build and does the job!
Assembly was not for a beginner but anyone with a bit of aptitude should find this no problem! The finished product is sturdy and can be made secure. I am using it just to store the kids toys but it would happily take garden tools etc. I bought a sturdy padlock but until I put something worth some money in there I won’t bother with the padlock. If you wanted to secure the box to a wall I think with some large bolts and some washers you could easily drill through the plastic and fix it to a wall.
Very robust and weatherproof
You need a rubber mallet to gently knock the panels together otherwise the screws will not align but it’s a great, well designed storage box. Love the hinges which makes opening easier. Only way to improve is to sell it with a zippable internal liner to ensure contents are completely waterproof.
Managed to put together on my ow
Easy to put together- only piece that would not fit is one of the lid arms one end would not go onto the ball fitting. It does not stop the use do not end of world.
Not got it outdoors yet so not sure how weatherproof it is going to be.
It is sturdy you can sit on it and I’ve had a child climbing all over it.
Great product!
Brilliant product. Easy to assemble with just one person, only took me 40 minutes. Much higher quality that other Keter products I’ve purchased in the past, as the Lifetime product uses metal fixings to hold it together. I sealed the inside with clear silicone and now it keeps bugs out too.
Calidad/Precio
Buen armario exterior
Facil de montar con intrucciones claras y un codigo QR que te redirige a 2 videos donde 2 tios lo montan paso a paso en 20 minutos. Yo tarde en montarlo sin prisa unas 3 horas yo solo, menos para colocar las puertas que si necesite ayuda
Buena calidad, es muy solido y todo encaja muy bien, lleva unas cuan que sirven para nivelar el armario una vez montado y asi encajan las puertas a la perfeccin. Lleva varias barras metlicas que hace que sea muy estable y solido si necesitas moverlo de sitio
Well made spacious strong bix
Well I foul the assembly easy on my own. Impact driver or screwdriver, small drill bit and a spanner. You just need to drill a small hole where the screws have to go and it’s simple. No water in and we’ve had a lot of rain recently. I’m not a lightweight and I can sit on it easily. It’s a real sturdy price of plastic which I am delighted with.
waterproof outside box
This box is really well made, strong and sturdy easy to put together and waterproof. I have bought 3 or 4 different types of boxes over the years and this is the best of all
One Person Assembly
This is the 3rd of these boxes I have purchased and assembled. Two people doing it could be helpful, but I did all three by myself. The most difficult part is attaching the long sides (front and back) to the base. The molded plastic pegs are difficult to slide and lock into the slots. You can’t use a hammer to knock the side into place because you will damage the plastic. I learned to spread a little dish washing soap and a little water on the base where the slots are and standing on the base, with enough force, I could push the side into the correct position (you’ll know what I’m talking about when you do it.
The only other tight spot is attaching the hinges to the box (not the lid). there are plastic holes to align with the metal holes of the hinge, with small bolts and nuts. Aligning was difficult, and do NOT over-tighten or you could mash/damage the plastic. Just slightly firm.
USE THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This wil be virtually maintenance fee
I like the fact that the item doesn’t need painting it looks quite sturdy and doesn’t need much room,,I can pack and store all the cumbersome item’s like Pack’s of loo rolls ect.
The only thing I would like is the hooks that are shown in the video on utube
Quality product, waterproof, takes about an hour to build
Well made, solid construction once you follow the instructions. Any negative reviews clearly don’t understand how to build this thing!
You do need the following though..
Can be built on your own, but two people would be better
Drill & screwdriver
2x spanner sets(to properly bolt the locknuts)
Pliers
Common sense
Good quality
Seems very strong… early days but I think its of good quality. Its rained on it now for a couple of days and so far everything is dry. I would buy another one of these.
Good peice of kit - however.
This is best assembled by 2 people but not necessary if you know what you’re doing. I assembled it on my own. I have no doubt this shed will last for many years, very robust indeed & looks the part. However all prospective purchasers should be aware that the shed is not quite ready to put together without drilling holes that should have been done before it left the factory, this was not a big issue for me but was frustrating as it took me longer to assemble. All in all I would have bought it again regardless.