Best Deck Boxes
Consumer's Digest awarded the Lifetime Deck Box a Best Buy award in September 2009, stating "This unit delivers the most storage capacity of any deck box and includes the best warranty of any horizontal shed that we found. Extra-large deck box made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, powder-coated steel hinges.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I placed this box in direct sun light part of the day, hot close to equator climate year round, and prone to heavy rains. So the plastic isnt going to warp out causing large gaps on base. 2) If your area has flooding, even if half a inch, and there is a gap you are going to get water in the box. This box is not to just drop on the grass somewhere behind your yard. What I did was purchase a bottle of UV protection spray here on amazon and put it on the areas that gets sun. Just make sure the box is on an even surface. I believed my lid was on an even surface but when noticing the lid not closing perfectly (slightly to the left) I placed it on what I knew to be for sure an even surface it the lid closed perfectly. - A socket attachment for assembly. *Important note: It is more difficult to assemble than something like an Ikea furniture set."
"I also bedded each screw and the 4 corner brackets with silicone which took extra time but IMO is necessary when using metal fasteners into plastic because you can not tighten anything up, you just have to "snug" it up. I also took high quality silicone grease made for bicycle chains and smeared it on all the metal this will stop any rust and keep the fasteners in good shape. I also added a bead of silicone to all interior joints which adds extra water proofing and gets rid of any entry points for bugs also. Last night it rained harder than it has in at least 8+ months, I mean it absolutely dumped and the box remained 100% dry as a bone, so it passed that test no problem."
""This warranty does not cover damage caused by vandalism, rusting, "acts of nature" or any other event beyond the control of the manufacturer.""
The attractive, multifunctional design of the Keter Rockwood 150 Gallon Deck Box is the perfect outdoor storage solution and much more. Pull this deck bench up as extra seating for two; you can even place one or two cushions (not included) on top for a splash of color and added comfort. • Comfortably seats two adults. • Extra-large storage capacity, ideal for large cushions, garden and pool supplies. • Elegant wood-look panel appearance. • Lid designed with pistons so that it opens easily and automatically. • Vented for air circulation. • Constructed with all-weather polypropylene resin plastic that will never chip, rust, rot or peel. Easy access storage bench with automatic opening mechanism.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ordered this deck box as it is 150 gallon and I knew I needed something large."
"The second box sits in the yard and holds outdoor toys for the kids. Now nearing the end of the summer for the 2nd year, the 2nd set of mounts are showing stress.... Bad Pistons: The box that sits on the deck now has a blown piston, which the manufacturer has replaced for free. Unfortunately, although the pistons are identical, they come mounted in a bracket for a different box, which means I have to disassemble them before I can install them. Not sure why these are so different as they were purchased at the same time, and the box in the yard see snow load as well as rain..."
"An extra pair of hands is helpful because the box is large and unwieldy rather than heavy or difficult. The box comes in large plastic panels with metal reinforcement beams already attached. Finally, the deck box is large and sturdy enough to double as an impromptu bench seat for garden parties."
"Will evaluate how the box fares through New Jersey winter and rains in spring and update the review again next summer."
"It arrived early, took 15 minutes to set up (I don’t know what these other people were doing that found set up so hard- you don’t even need instructions lol)- it looked perfect, especially with a blue extra long cushion on top- fits any size dead bolt, and held wayyyyy more than I ever thought it would- plus, it was cheaper than any other same sized product."
"This is cool stuff, I bought this few days ago and found that it is very ease to assemble."
"when I ordered this storage container it was going to be up to 2 wks. I live in the Seattle area so hope the rain does not seep in."
"Does not hold up, top has caved in so water collects on top now, hinges broke off, falling apart."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Omg OK I am in love with this , at first I was skeptical because it is plastic but I just got it today and I am soo ready to buy a 2nd because its easy to put together, heavy duty plastic material , its a storage and a bench/table ..."
"I do not plan on putting this outside, it's a great different look for inside my home, I'm sure I will buy more in the future for outdoors."
"The lid required a little muscle but nothing major."
"I actually purchased it to use indoors as a table for an AeroGarden that I'm growing with my 3yo son, so I wanted something low at his height. It does have a bit of a slope to the "seat" - I expect so rainwater / melted snow will run off. Moreover, there are some rough, almost sharp plastic pieces on the edges and I feared that if I forced it, my hand would slip and get a cut/scrape."
"We have one storing BBQ tools near the grill and one as a seat on our front porch where packages can be left to prevent theft."
"I bought two of these."
"We needed a sitting area that served double duty as storage, this does the job."
"Wonderful because its an extra seat for the front patio, can store small items (such as several tabletop citronella torches, citronella fuel, paper towels, and an extension cord), has a neat appearance, made out of thick resin, weatherproof, and as an added bonus our mailman and UPS guy know to throw any packages that are too big for the mailbox in there on rainy days to keep them dry."
Best Carports
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I have read all 400+ reviews, especially the 1,2 star reviews in which the canopy collapsed, usually in light wind. Drilled and sheet metal screwed (#8x3/8") the top of the legs to the canopy top frame (very puzzling why these don't have clips like other connections do). Securely attached bottom of poles to ground (I didn't use the plastic pieces that came with the set, I used 4' light metal fence posts like Origin Point 090044 Light Duty Fence Post, 4-Feet, pounded into the ground, cut off tops, then drilled hole through top of the cut-off fence post and attached with bolt that came with the set). Securely braced the top of the corner posts by screwing pieces of 2x2" wood from the top corners to a nearby fence, so that pushing on the top frame corners results in very little movement. Enhancements, several hours of thinking, 2 hours work for first canopy."
"But it's like the saying goes, you get what you pay for. So, I went to Home Depot, got 6 buckets, and 6 bags of concrete and put the legs in the buckets, leveled them out, and poured concrete in it. The wind was so strong that it blew down the porch of my neighbors house, and in another area of town, blew over an rv trailer."
"Assembly was easy and only took 45 minutes, I took the opportunity to add some additional hardware while the canopy was still on the ground. The end result (with $10 of additional hardware) is a very sturdy canopy that I am sure will stand up to 20-30mph winds without problem."
Best Storage Sheds
This outdoor storage shed is easy to assemble and is leak-, dent- and weather-resistant. Easy to assemble and accommodates wood shelving for versatile storage (not included).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We can fit rakes, a leaf blower (to grab easily during the Spring through Fall months for easy access) and shovels and other items (still quite a bit of space available)."
"I don't know how it was typed in multiple places incorrectly, but my guess is the measurements, and description are probably for an older model Rubbermaid sold."
"The shed is fine and generally easy to assemble but be advised that it is NOT 2x2x72 -- the Amazon title is misleading though the correct dimensions are given lower in the description."
"I needed a storage unit to put some of my yard sullied in. It was pretty easy to assemble, it took me no more than 15 minutes if not 10 to put everything together(I'm very hands on and pretty quick at putting things together)."
"Very solid - won't blow over like the one I replaced."
"Easy to assemble and is like an extra pantry for my patio deck."
"This is a great shed for my small patio."
"Now I find out not only does it not come with shelves but Rubbermaid doesn't even sell shelves for it."
Best Outdoor Storage Benches
But hidden beneath is a large-capacity outdoor storage solution to keep your yard and garden supplies out of sight until needed. And to make sure your prized garden collection stays safe and secure while you are away from home, the Eden bench is lockable. H. • Storage capacity: 70 Gallons. • Stylish wood-paneled design. • Contoured armrests and back. • Ventilated interior. • Great for indoor and outdoor storage. • Weather-resistant, waterproof and UV protected. • Will not warp, dent, rust or peel. • Never needs painting. • Easy to assemble. • Made from polypropylene resin plastic to ensure its durability. Its durable resin construction with built-in ventilation and moisture resistance ensures that your stored items are safe and dry.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I ordered cushions and they achieved nice seating for 6."
"It's unbelievable the storage space it has but I wouldn't put too much weight in it simply because the storage base liner for the storage part doesn't seem super sturdy. Although, I put basketball, football, volleyball, Frisbee, extra plant pots, watering can, broom, smaller bag of soil, and gardening tools in there which has held up well."
"and I am very happy about that as I put the cushions in there when it rains and they remain dry."
"I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to assemble this."
"This fit the bill and looks like an expensive wood bench from a bit of a distance away."
"I needed my husband to click some of the pieces because I don't have the strength anymore."
"Update: Sadly since we purchased the bench and actually put it to real use the lid has broken, the sides have separated, it became discolored,and is is hardly useable at all. In fact it caused a terrible accident when my average sized 14 year old, fell right through it and hit her head againt the Stucco wall behind the bench. Orriginal review: The bench arrived and we excitedly opened the box to begin the assembly process. The instructions that accompanied the pieces were not for this particular bench, and even though they were for a storage box, none of the part labels matched and so on. Luckily we found someone who had taken the time out of their day to actually Youtube the assembly of the Keter Eden New All Weather Outdoor Patio Bench. The other review mentioned having purchased theirs at a hardware store chain that we don't have here in Las Vegas, but maybe I will check out the ones we do have to see if I am able to find a better fit."
"Once assembled, the bench was not level."