Best Outdoor Storage
Extra-large deck box made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic, powder-coated steel hinges.
Reviews
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.""
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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."
Features a contemporary design; mocha brown exterior.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It's large and completely plastic."
"i finally decided to invest in two of these boxes, one for my lower deck and one for my upstairs deck. Loved buying online since my car is really small and there is no way one of these boxes would ever fit."
"I bought 2 of these wicker resin 99 gallon deck boxes to replace two ten year old beige Suncast Deck boxes that were the same size. My old boxes had a bench molded in the lid and I had thin cushions that fit perfectly. That being said, I am very happy with my purchase and the overall look of my patio is greatly improved."
"Then rather than ship just hinges they shipped the whole replacement unit."
"This is designed for outdoor storage, but I'm using it in my room to store a futon mattress and bedding."
"Well after a few days this fall of strong winds, the lid snapped off entirely - the plastic hinges ripped right in half."
"The deck box arrived in a timely manner but when I opened the carton, there weren't any instructions on how to put it together."
"It is very temping for little boys and girls to sit on it."
Best Carports
This product can expose you to chemicals including Diethylhexyl Phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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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 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.
Reviews
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.""
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.
Reviews
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."
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).
Reviews
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 Garage Storage & Organization Products
Each shelf holds up to 350 pounds (evenly distributed); total max load weight is 1400 pounds.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This works great for organizing laundry I am able to easily fit a total of 8 laundry baskets on this and it keeps all my families clothes organized and makes cleaning them a breeze."
"I love my shelf."
"Gently lower the shelf down over the wedge clips, and then push down on each shelf corner while simultaneously pushing up on the wedge clips to make sure they don't slip down on the pole. A bit of squeezing together and the shelf corner rings are making good contact with the clips, keeping them together and prevent them from slipping out of the groove on the pole."
"Perhaps Amazon changed the design or something else is going on, but I had zero issues putting the shelf together (aside from determining how much space in between shelves I wanted). Like I said, the hardest thing about installation is determining where you want each shelf. These bottles weigh a ton and the entire reason I purchased this shelving system is because the MDF shelving I had was sagging under the weight of the bottles. The shelf liner will close the gap and prevent things from tipping over and falling."
"One of the post joiners was misthreaded, but had been driven firmly home, such that there was a six-degree bend in the middle of the post when assembled."
Best Closet Storage & Organization Systems
The Whitmor Double Rod Freestanding Closet offers you a sturdy option for creating garment, shoe and accessory storage. Made with steel and heavy duty resin connectors, it is strong enough to hold your possessions while being light enough to move. With two hanging bars and five wire closet shelves, it is the perfect garment storage solution for your basement, laundry room and more. Instantly add more closet storage with premium double rod closet. Whitmor’s Heavy Duty Storage Organizer for clothes and shoes in cramped closets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Our bedroom closet wasn't cutting it so we decided to convert a spare bedroom into a closet and looked into racks."
"This is a great system if lacking closet space!"
"I currently have women's dress/work shirts on the top hanging rack, multiple pairs of slacks on the lower hanging rack, towels and random items on the shelves to the side and a few light-weight items across the top. I have not moved the rack since I put it together and I cannot speak to how it does when being moved but I am sure that if you take your items off the rack, move it to it's new location and then add the items back, everything will be fine!"
"I bought these together with 2 sets of hangers, a hamper, and some collapsible baskets for the side shelving. This could be easily be remedied by sliding wood underneath or something along those lines and is in no way a deal breaker for me."
"Pros: 1/ Lots of space to hang and store on the side racks."
"The only real downside is my dress shirts hang below the lower bar by several inches (meaning they bunch up)."
"I bought one and was so happy with it, I bought two more over the next few months."
"After doing much research, I decided on purchasing this open closet which was the worst mistake ever! They cannot hold any weight and the holes on the side are too big for the shelving tubes."