Rubbermaid 3749 Vertical Storage Shed, 17-cubic ft

I did a lot of looking around before I chose this storage unit. I wanted something sturdy and weatherproof that I could lock up and put out across the parking lot of the townhouse apartments that I live in. Not enough room on the patio for storage. This went together well, after I read the instructions and is holding up great so far. I drilled 2 small holes to run a u shaped hook through the back and caulked it so I could chain it to a fence back there. So far it is doing well with some very heavy rain, high winds and hot sun. It doesn't come with the shelves anymore, but I bought a plain wire shelf from rubbermaid's closet series that fits in there fine. I have lawn chairs and a trimmer and some garden stuff on the bottom and then storage for other small things on top. This was a good value if you shop around for the best price and is made so much better than the cheaper brands that it is well worth it.

I'm a gardener and wanted a nice shed I could put all my gardening tools in for easy access. I'm a 70 year old widow and did the entire assembly myself in around 30 minutes. Having read other reviews about vinyl sheds I made sure to have a base already prepared for my shed. I fashioned the base of some 12" x 12" pavers that I made sure were good and level. Up my shed went on top of them and against the back of my house, where it's been since early last summer. It's very sturdy and has weathered a number of thunder storms, and a full winter now, and perfectly water tight.

I purchased a small set of shelves from Walmart that takes up about a third of the floor space and halfway up for smaller items. (Sort of like a mini bookshelf.) I also purchased a wire shelf, that is a combination shelf and tool holder, that I installed across the top. The shed works beautifully for me and keeps my gardening stuff dry, secure, organized and all within easy reach when I need them...Read more

I am a 68-year-old woman with almost no mechanical experience or expertise and I was able to get this shed together by myself in less than 30 minutes (a little more than the 15 minutes the box said it would take, but still a respectable time).

The box states that no tools are needed and the instruction sheet specifies that a rubber hammer is needed. I had a rubber hammer; it was helpful but I probably could have gotten the shed together without it. You need a flat surface at least eight feet long and five feet wide, and a wall or other solid surface to push against.

The assembled cabinet is sturdy and very nice looking. I reccomend it.