Patiowell (パティオウェル) 5×3フィート 屋外物置 ツール物置 傾斜した屋根と施錠可能なドア付き 金属製の小屋 裏庭/パティオ/芝生に ブラウン

Llegó algunas piezas dobladas y ralladas

Decent little shed, but difficult assembly considering the small size. I've built several metal sheds over the past 30 years so I know what to expect. I've done sheds that were nearly 10 times this size but only took twice as long as this one. Had a few issues with this one: 1) holes not lining up and pieces not fitting cleanly - this is fairly typical for this type of product, but this one was worse than most; 2) quality out of the box - dented and scratched panels; 3) putting plastic liner over several of the parts - this added at least an hour to the assembly time, and I'll be picking up bits of plastic out of my yard for the next ten years. It's like trying to remove the membrane from a rack of ribs that is 20 feet long and 30 feet wide and having it rip into a thousand shreds; 3) poor design in several places - example: having to hold a tiny nut in place inside a super small channel with 1 finger, while trying to screw in a bolt from the other side. Really? That said, it seems like a fairly decent deal given the low price....just be ready to cuss a lot.

I’m giving this 4 stars because their customer service is good and because price was good. Some pieces came with dents but not a deal breaker. However, this thing is VERY difficult to assemble. Material is flimsy and you absolutely need 2 people for assembly. I am in the trade field and pretty good assembling stuff. This took me and my wife almost 2 days to finish. We did take our time but it was definitely very tedious. Lots and lots of hardware. Overall we’re happy with it because it looks nice and we cleared our garage of lots of mess. We also got some concrete tiles at Lowe’s and anchored it to that. It’s holding really nice.

First, the really good news - arrival no problem: the packaging is excellent so the likelihood of your shipment landing on your front porch damaged is almost unthinkable. Next just ordinary news - what you would expect: The directions were clear. Mostly pictures. The individual pieces are marked and easy to locate. I was able to get good screw purchase on the few pieces that I assembled before I threw in the towel. Next the not so good news - surprise! They tell you in the directions, for the first time, plan for it to take 3 hours to assemble and that 2 people are necessary. Whoa, where did this come from? Nowhere in the product description does it give the potential buyer a "heads-up" that this amount of time and assistance is needed, at the minimum. I can see from other comments (see 5*'s) that others got 'er dun. Spoiler alert: I'm not an idiot, but I sometimes do struggle with Mr. Fix-it tasks like hanging a picture level, or repairing a leaky toilet (it usually starts leaking again) and so forth. I'm 77 and long retired without out too many options for a "second person" and with only so much patience for screwing in perhaps 120 screws of various sizes into holes which sometimes don't line up while trying to tame a 5'tall wobbly wall. Don't even get me started on how many times I had to violate the oldster's creed to never get on the floor without first having a plan to get up. Exhausted after 2 hours, I declared the game over. Now for the punchline - if you've stayed with me this long hang on: The Amazon Seller here is Patiowell, apparently located in Georgia. When I initiated the return, they messaged me. After some back and forth, they offered $60 refund and I keep the thing. Since I had no use for it and since I'd already repackaged it quite nicely - packing and all - I figured I'd just as soon return it for my $109. They sent me a mailing label. Surprise, surprise, I lugged the thing to UPS and the clerk laughed when I showed her the paperwork. She said "that is from an Amazon seller. You pay for shipping. You.gotta.be.kidding.me! From where I live: $214. I can see why they told me to keep it. I suppose I could have played hardball and Patiowell would have eventually coughed up the full refund, but I was mentally and physically exhausted and I figured we'd kind of split the difference, reducing my loss to $50 and lots of hassle. I continue to be irritated by their claim, false in my view, that this product comes with a "...quick and hassle-free setup", which, again in my view, could NOT be further from the truth. So my final thoughts: if you are really good at handyman tasks such as replacing a garbage disposal, repairing a light switch, installing a doggy-door, and if you have someone to help you as it is impossible to do without assistance, then the finished product is probably a hell of a value for the $109 I paid for it. That's why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.

I went into this project with the bright-eyed optimism of someone who thought, “Sure, five or six hours sounds reasonable.” Fourteen hours and several existential crises later, it's finished. If you plan to tackle this solo, prepare for a spiritual journey. The instruction manual reads like a riddle translated through three different languages, entirely omitting the crucial detail that every single panel is shrink-wrapped in tight clear plastic film. Pro-tip: Peel that film off before you start fastening pieces together, unless you want your new shed to look like it has a chronic peeling sunburn. The manufacturer generously tossed in a pair of safety gloves that have all the dexterity of oven mitts. Trying to start micro-screws with them was a comedy of errors, and the screws themselves seem to actively repel from the drill and strip if you look at them too aggressively. Once fully assembled, I’ll give credit where it’s due: the structure is surprisingly solid. That said, it will absolutely turn into a kite in a stiff breeze without concrete anchors, so securing the base is non-negotiable. I also have zero faith in its raw factory water resistance. My post-build itinerary officially includes caulking every seam, hitting the larger interior joints with expanding foam, and adding some mesh for vents. It looks neat standing out there now, but the true cost wasn’t the sticker price; it was my entire weekend. Four stars for the finished result. Minus one star for emotional damages.