Questions and Answers for Outdoor Living Today 4 ft. W x 2 ft. D Wood Garden Storage Shed (8 sq. ft.)

A:  The 2’ x 2’ shelves are well supported. They should hold up to 50lbs with no issues.

A:  Our shed shelves are jammed with plant pots and related stuff. The shed is solid and easily handles our modest collection of garden gear. Each time I walk by it, I think "that's a great looking shed". Advice to buyer: read the instructions, gather your tools, allow yourself two afternoons to set it up.

A:  Canada - British Columbia. I think. Look at the instructions.

A:  The shed is manufactured in British Columbia and is manufactured from Western Red Cedar.

A:  Please contact the local Home Depot for installation options, stating the shed you wish to purchase.

A:  No

A:  I didn't see any. All screws. But you will need to add staples or screws to re-enforce it.

A:  Yes - staples for siding panels and flooring/roof panels

A:  The boxes are full of staples. The pre-constructed walls are stapled. The pieces you put together include screws, finishing nails, or roofing nails. There are a few bolts used with the hinges.

A:  I did not treat the shed and it looks great 2 years later. It’s cedar so it will last.

A:  The cedar is not coated, so it will turn grey over time. You can stain (clear or colored) or paint the shed.

A:  It is not pre-finished. But it's up to you as to whether you need/want to refinish it. Over time, the wood will become gray-er, but pollutants in the air/rain can have an effect on the actual color/shade that the wood will turn. A finish will certainly help prolong the life of the shed and maintain its appearance if it's fully outside, and you can treat it with a clear stain (e.g. Thomson's water seal or Polyurethane) or you can stain it with a color. I have mine under an overhang, so it doesn't get much rain, but I still stained it the same color as my deck (a light tan, so it's not too far from the unfinished color) so it blends in better.

A:  I sealed ours. I would seal it if it will be exposed for sure

A:  I don't know if it is pre-finished but I put two coats of polyurethane on it anyway and plan to re-finish it in the future. Also I put it on a cement slab to protect it on the bottom.

A:  Needs some protection - used Thompsons water based to allow natural colors to shine through.

A:  Mine is under a covered patio so a coating is not necessary since it is cedar. If it were in the rain I would put water sealer on it.

A:  This item is not pre-finished and a finish coat is optional.

A:  No, but it should not be near fire.

A:  No reason but it seems a waste to use this just for firewood. You would likely need the wood cut to sizes that could be stacked neatly on the right side of the shed.

A:  Would work for firewood - but have a solid foundation.

A:  If it is used for firewood I would brace the bottom.

A:  No.

A:  I have placed several full size shovels and rakes and other garden tools in this shed. I attached hanging hooks to organize the tools to get more in the shed.

A:  Regular size tools fit.

A:  Here's our shed and contents

A:  No.

A:  Shovels and rakes fit fine in this shed.

A:  Plans are included with the package and you can download them in a PDF format from the HD website. Not difficult to put together. I did it all in about 5 hours without help. The hardest part is getting the first side walls to stand erect while attaching the back. Ended up by using temporary braces while attaching the panels. I found using a nail gun significantly eased the construction and after the pieces were in place, went pack and put in the screws.

A:  medium, depending if you have help.

A:  Howdy jt, Here you go: http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/21/211fa7c7-4329-42ab-98a8-350ec37f32eb.pdf As for how difficult, if your handy with tools and following directions, it's not too hard. happy building, Coach Dave

A:  difficult time consuming

A:  Plans are excellent. Patience is needed to put this together.

A:  NO

A:  Yes and it smells good too. Cedar repels moths so it would be very good for storing clothing.

A:  Yes, but the storage shed is designed for outdoor use.

A:  Yes. If you have the required space. It's a bit rustic. Smells good...if you like cedar.

A:  Yes, it is all cedar wood.

A:  YES

A:  It should be if you caulk the seams at the top of the completed structure. The overlap on those seams is pretty good, but caulking would ensure no water incurison.

A:  Yes, the shed is water tight.

A:  You can use caulking to seal the cracks (they recommend it) but understand that it uses overlapping boards for weather proofing so moist air can get into it. I would consider it ok for garden tools but fine shop tools could be a problem. Think of it as a small barn. Would you store your tools in a barn?

A:  Yes. Appears to be watertight.