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5/30/2012

DuraMax Model 00411 10x10 WoodBridge Vinyl Storage Shed Review

DuraMax Model 00411 10x10 WoodBridge Vinyl Storage Shed
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So there I am -- it's a beautiful weekend, I don't have to be at the gravel pit, and I'm parked on the sofa watching NASCAR. At which point my youngest son decides he wants Daddy to build him a clubhouse. What do I look like, Mike freakin' Brady? I sure HOPE not, if you catch my drift.
Fortunately for me, I had the computer on to download real-time stats from the race. In order to stop his crying (not to mention Darla's nagging), I waited until a commercial break, then popped over here to Amazon.com and found the perfect solution! Sure, it's supposed to be a tool-shed, but the durable all-weather vinyl and double doors work perfectly for my purposes! Best of all, I didn't have to spend any time getting lumber, taking measurements, or bonding with the boys while building a REAL clubhouse!
Since the little crybaby will lose interest in it after, like, a week, I didn't bother to get the separate foundation kit. I'm sort of bummed that gift-wrapping wasn't available, since that would have added a nice touch of sarcasm.
I will say this: thanks to the Woodbridge Shed 10'x10', I've become "Wonder Dad." Even my older son Seth is impressed; he and his girlfriend keep going out there to admire my ingenuity!

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DuraMax Model 00411 10'x10' WoodBridge Vinyl Shed, one of the 10' wide signature series, gives the ultimate solution to all storage needs. Large cubic storage space starting at 480 cu ft through 1944 cu ft there is no better valued vinyl storage shed in the market place today. Tall walk in shed with tall and wide doors, these large size sheds can be used as a hobby or activity room. Optional foundation, super roof support and window kits are available. DuraMax Stronglasting vinyl sheds offer the most important factor needed when considering the purchase of a shed whether it is for storage or any other use - strength, durability, attractiveness, size, value for the money and low maintenance. They offer all weather vinyl exterior which is light colored and has a "siding like" grain pattern on the walls, a roof truss steel support system, sturdy steel reinforced wall columns, fire retardant vinyl which is exclusive to DuraMax, wide and tall double doors. Their most consumer friendly feature all starts with their state of the art engineering - each shed is modularly designed with purchase decision, shipping, and building it already in mind. Sheds are available in many sizes to fit many needs; they ship compactly in own box; all parts are pre-cut, pre-drilled, and labeled for easy sorting and assembly. US Polymers Inc. is the largest plastic extruder in the world, every product is backed with warranty and full customer support.

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3/08/2012

Hummingbird Feeder Tubes For Making Your Own Feeders (Pkg of 12) Review

Hummingbird Feeder Tubes For Making Your Own Feeders (Pkg of 12)
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I had broken the old feeding tube while washing and finally found this as a replacement. Initially concerned that the red cap opening was to big. I put it to the test and hummingbirds seemed to think it worked fine. Really didn't need twelve but will make other feeders come spring !!

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It's easy to make your own hummingbird feeder with these inexpensive, foolproof feeder tubes. Use any type bottle, jar or other container for liquid. All you need is an opening into which you push the rubber stopper on the feeder tube. The stopper is tapered and measures 1" at the top and 5/8" at the bottom. The curved plastic tube has a red tip to attract hummingbirds. Potters will find these feeder tubes perfect for completing a handmade feeder. For the crafts-minded person, plastic pop bottles make excellent containers. You can also use glass jars with lids. Just drill a hole in the lid and insert the feeder. Important: make sure that the rubber stopper fits tightly into your container to prevent leakage at the tip. You get a total of 12 feeder inserts in this offer, each one consisting of a transparent feeder tube, a red cap with feeding hole and a rubber stopper. They are assembled and ready to use.

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2/18/2012

Marathon Industries 70013 5 Cubic Foot Poly Residential Yard Rover Pink Wheelbarrow With Dual Pneumatic Air Filled Tires & Cushion Grip Handle Review

Marathon Industries 70013 5 Cubic Foot Poly Residential Yard Rover Pink Wheelbarrow With Dual Pneumatic Air Filled Tires and Cushion Grip Handle
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It was easy to assemble. My gardening wife loves it. I don't have to worry about some macho construction worker stealing a pink wheelbarrow with a "training wheel". She just had to buy pink gardening gloves and a pair of cotten candy pink croc slippers to go with it.

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70013 Color: PinkFeatures: -Wheelbarrow. -Available in green, ladybug and pink colors. -Durable poly wheelbarrow. -Balanced for easy lifting and moving. -Poly tray. -Dual wheels. -5 cubic feet.

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1/24/2012

2x4basics AnySize Table or Low Bench, Sand Review

2x4basics  AnySize Table or Low Bench, Sand
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I purchased 8 benches - 4 for our house and 4 as house warming gifts for friends who relocated to the country. These benches were a breeze to put together. After thinking it over I decided to incorporate 2x6s in place of 2x4s where I could to prevent warping. 2x6 lumber fits perfect into this construction. I've attached photos above - check 2x6 construction. the 2x4 braces below make for solid shake-free benches. I sanded and finished mine with three coats of Thompsons "Honey Gold" tint Watersealant. After this summer and winter in OK I'll report back on how well these held up. All construction so far has been 6 feet long.
You have to realize it's wood you're working with and prepare accordingly. Measure to get the most of each cut from the length wood you buy. I purchased #2 Douglas Fir - it's a bit stronger than framing lumber.

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Using 2x4basics AnySize Table or Bench, Sand, and your 2x4's, you can custom build a very sturdy picnic bench or low table, coffee table, side table or footrest up to 8 feet (2.4m). Versatile design makes the AnySize Table a good value for your outdoor furniture needs. You can store it as a side table or footrest and then use it as an extra bench when your seating requirements increase. Simple assembly with only a powered screwdriver and a saw. Only straight 90 degree cuts are required - no miters or angles. If you would like rounded corners, a handy downloadable cutting template is provided on our website. All hardware is included. Made of durable and maintenance free structural resin the all-weather frame is built to last. The assembled unit stands 17 inches (433 mm) tall and 15 inches (381 mm) wide. You choose the length. Sand in color. By combining the AnySize Table with the Outdoor Dining Table, AnySize Chair or Flip Top BenchTable, you can create functional and attractive outdoor furniture groupings.

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1/03/2012

2x4basics Easy-Up Enclosure Kit, Black Review

2x4basics  Easy-Up Enclosure Kit, Black
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I recently built an EASY UP to store my lawn tractor behind my garage. The directions were simple to follow and I liked not having to cut any angles. Project was completed in less than two hours. Used treated lumber and coated wood screws. Covered the entire structure with a used billboard cover made of poly coated canvas - plain white side out - purchased for $20.00 I think this thing will last for years.
I rated it four stars because I think they could have made the hardware a little stronger.


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With no angle cuts, assembly is simple using only a screwdriver and a saw.Only straight, 90 degree cuts are required � no miters or angles.Just add 2x2 (38 mm x 38 mm) and 2x4 (38 mm x 89 mm) lumber to our resin connectors to make a permanent, temporary, or portable enclosure quickly and easily.The 2x4basics Easy-Up Enclosure has many uses, including:Spring greenhouses, firewood covers, recreational storage, pet shelters, fish huts, duck blinds, storage sheds, dog houses ... and more.Depending on how you plan to use your Easy-Up Enclosure, inexpensive poly sheeting, tarps, plywood, or our optional covers are all good values for the exterior of your Easy-Up Enclosure.We also recommend purchasing additional 1x2's (19 mm x 38 mm) for extra bracing when more permanent structures are desired (see instructions).All hardware is included.The completed Easy-Up Enclosure measures 8 feet wide by 8 feet long, by 6 � feet tall (2438 mm x 2438 mm x 1981 mm).Of course, you may make your enclosure smaller if you desire.

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11/16/2011

DuraMax Model 00111 8x6 DuraMate Vinyl Storage Shed Review

DuraMax Model 00111 8x6 DuraMate Vinyl Storage Shed
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This shed is awesome! I put it up in about 4 hours alone. That did not include the 3 hours it took me to make a plywood platform or the good hour and 10, yes 10, tubes of silicone caulk I used to seal it. (Overall time, 8 hours of labor).
I'm not one who generally uses instructions since I know instructions are not usually written by the person or people who actually designed the product. I used the provided instructions for a guide, they worked good enough. I did have to redo a couple steps, but it didn't bother me. Things like this are like a jigsaw puzzle, just have fun with it and you'll be OK.
Once you get the box near to where you're going to set up the shed, the parts are all lightweight and easy to move. After you figure out how a couple panels fit together, it's really simple. Even the roof was not hard. After reading a couple reviews on other websites I thought this thing would be really hard to set up. It was surprisingly easy. I've built playhouses and tree houses from scratch, taught myself how to weld, extensively modified my own vehicles, and have commanded counter-insurgency operations overseas with special forces. So, what is sometimes easy for me, may be hard for you.
The one thing I did NOT like about the shed were the two flimsy and cracked skylight panels (yes, mine arrived cracked, but I fixed them with caulk). You also have to use a whole lot of silicone if want this shed to be water tight.
But, this shed does not look cheap like a metal one, the panels are light and won't cut your hands like a metal shed, this shed won't rust, and it won't cost you an arm and a leg like a good wood shed. I love it for storing my yard equipment and pool supplies. It's nice to no it won't be degraded by chemicals like chlorine. It's also pretty sturdy and I have walked on it without falling through the roof, so that seems like a good sign.


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DuraMax Model 00111 8'x6' DuraMate Vinyl Shed is ideal for most backyards. Shed was designed to meet the height requirements for most communities. It features wide 61" double doors with padlock eyes. Optional foundation and window kits are available. DuraMax Stronglasting vinyl sheds offer the most important factor needed when considering the purchase of a shed whether it is for storage or any other use - strength, durability, attractiveness, size, value for the money and low maintenance. They offer all weather vinyl exterior which is light colored and has a "siding like" grain pattern on the walls, a roof truss steel support system, sturdy steel reinforced wall columns, fire retardant vinyl which is exclusive to DuraMax, wide and tall double doors. Their most consumer friendly feature all starts with their state of the art engineering - each shed is modularly designed with purchase decision, shipping, and building it already in mind. Sheds are available in many sizes to fit many needs; they ship compactly in own box; all parts are pre-cut, pre-drilled, and labeled for easy sorting and assembly. US Polymers Inc. is the largest plastic extruder in the world, every product is backed with warranty and full customer support.

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6/05/2011

Marathon Industries 70011 5 Cubic Foot Poly Residential Yard Rover Ladybug Wheelbarrow With Dual Pneumatic Air Filled Tires & Cushion Grip Handle Review

Marathon Industries 70011 5 Cubic Foot Poly Residential Yard Rover Ladybug Wheelbarrow With Dual Pneumatic Air Filled Tires and Cushion Grip Handle
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This Wheelbarrow is an excellent addition to your garden. I know the it is a little pricey but for women is perfect. It is very light and the handle is padded for added comfort. The kids love to ride on it. I do recommend this product. I wanted to get the pink one but it was not in stock when i needed it.

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70011 Color: LadybugFeatures: -Wheelbarrow. -Available in green, ladybug and pink colors. -Durable poly wheelbarrow. -Balanced for easy lifting and moving. -Poly tray. -Dual wheels. -5 cubic feet.

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4/02/2011

Arrow Utility Building 10'x17' Outdoor Storage Shed (GA1017) Category: Arrow Sheds Review

Arrow Utility Building 10'x17' Outdoor Storage Shed (GA1017) Category: Arrow Sheds
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This is a fantastic out-building. It was relatively easy. I put it together with my dad over a 2 day period. It went smoothly, the instructions were great, and there really were no issues until we got to the roof portion. It almost seems like they got tired of writing a great instruction manual and the roof portion left much to be desired. If you read it all slowly and let it all set in, it makes sense. Just read the entire roof section several times and then begin. The more you absorb before beginning the less back tracking you will have.
Over all, A great product and I am very pleased with the purchase. It's HUGE!

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Item #: GA1017. DETAILS: A multi-purpose storage building that is large enough to store a small car or boat. Use this building's tremendous storage space and huge door openings to create an ideal workshop or small warehouse. Long-lasting, hot-dipped galvanized steel frame, wall and roof parts. Painted parts have a double baked-on enamel paint finish including a superior rust-inhibiting primer.Extra large swing-open doors! Cooling vent included. Assembly Required. 12 year limited manufacturer warranty.Model # GA1017 Size: 10' x 17' Storage Area: 26.3 cu.m (1094 cu. ft.) Interior Dimension: Width: 283 cm (111 in.); Depth: 506 cm (199 in.); Height: 239 cm (94 in.) Wall Height: 193 cm (76 in.) Door Opening: Width: 236 cm (93 in.); Height: 191 cm (75 in.) Recommended Foundation Size: Width: 324 cm (127.5 in.); Depth: 546 cm (215 in.) Weight: 289 kg (650 lbs)COLOR: Wall Color: White. Roof Color: White.. No returns. Customers also search for: 20x20shed ,metal shed, metalshed, medalshed, medal shed,Utility Shed, Utility Sheds, Arrow Shed, arrow sheds, storage shed, utility building; garden shed, tool shed, outdoor storage shed, outdoor shed, outdoor storage, backyard shed, plastic storage shed, plastic shed, utility shed, outdoor storage bench, box outdoor storage, outdoor storage cabinet, outdoor storage unit, small storage shed, container outdoor storage, outdoor storage chest, outdoor plastic shed storage, bin outdoor storage, outdoor plastic storage, box outdoor plastic storage, bicycle outdoor storage, storage shed wholesale discount storage shed

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3/24/2011

Arrow Oakbrook Storage Building - 10ft. x 14ft. Review

Arrow Oakbrook Storage Building - 10ft. x 14ft.
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My father and I recently tackled the assembly of Arrow's 10'x14' Oakbrook Storage Building. The shed's design is relatively basic and comes with enough nuts, bolts and screws (including a packet of extra screws and bolts) to complete the job. Also provided are plastic washers, weather stripping tape and trim.
This was my father's third Arrow shed to assemble in seven years and my first. Even with his experience, we caught ourselves making a mistake here and there. Why? Because the included instructions aren't always that clear. The illustrations were a bit vague at times. They didn't clearly show how a particular part of the shed needed to be positioned or which way it was meant to be turned. The written instructions were a bit hard to decipher at times also.
Once the floor was down and the corner walls up, the assembly went fairly quickly. With one power drill, two screwdrivers, a ladder, a five-gallon bucket (which doubled as a step ladder and stool), a socket wrench, crescent wrench, and not-so-ideal wind conditions, it took us one and a half days to complete this project.
The pros of this shed include the sturdiness of the structure ONCE IT IS COMPLETE. My father reminded me of this as we put the seemingly flimsy structure together. Once the braces and corner walls were in place, though, I had to admire the strength of the little building. For even more proof of this shed's strength, know that the other shed's that my father put together held up against hurricanes Rita and Ike and a sideswipe from hurricane Gustav. Another pro is that the screw and bolt holes lined up almost perfectly. We ran into only four instances in which there were missing holes. This was remedied using self-tapping screws.
Cons include the terrible screws that were provided. On the average, one out of every five screws would strip even when placed in a perfectly positioned hole and screwed in with a screwdriver. The aforementioned poor instructions are probably the biggest con of all.
Now that I have one under my belt, I feel confident that I'll be able to put my next arrow shed together in a shorter amount of time and with less mistakes. The completed building is impressive and does a fine job of storing things such as my trusty lawnmower, my daughter's bike and plenty of tools, paint, fishing gear, etc. Recommended to anyone who has a need for storage on their property. Invite a friend over for a beer and spring this little project on them.

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The Arrow Oakbrook storage building features a high gable roof for extra storage and headroom - nearly 7 feet. Easy assembly. U.S.A. Dimensions L x W (ft.): 10 x 14, Style: House, Outer Material: Galvanized steel, Center Height (ft., in.): 6, 8, Frame Material: Galvanized Steel, Door Type: Sliding

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3/19/2011

2x4basics Shed Kit, Peak Style Roof Review

2x4basics  Shed Kit, Peak Style Roof
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I put my 7x8 shed together in about a weekend. You have to take your time and follow the instructions, but it's all there. The framing was easy -and I saved a bunch. After purchasing the lumber, the whole shed cost me about $400. I'm very pleased with the quality and proud that I did it myself.

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No Angle Cuts! You don't have to be an expert carpenter to put together a well-built shed. Only straight, 90 degree cuts are required � no miters or complex measurements are needed to build your own shed with our patented connectors.You determine the size... Purchase one, two, or three kits to make your shed up to 10 foot wide and 22 foot long (3048 mm x 6706 mm).We provide instructions for 7 x 8 foot (2134 mm x 2438 mm), 8 x 14 foot (2438 mm x 4267 mm) and 10 x 22 foot (3048 mm x 6706 mm).Easy plans are included:Materials lists, cut lists, and detailed instructions with step-by-step images are provided so that even beginning do-it-yourselfers can build a professional-looking shed.Our 2x4basics Shed Kit is cost effective and can save you 50% or more over other pre-built and knocked-down shed options. You supply the labor for this weekend project. Our galvanized steel connectors are designed for use with sturdy 2x4 (38 mm x 89 mm) framing, making your completed shed built to withstand the elements. You choose the roofing, siding, and flooring materials to suit your taste and budget.Check your local building codes for additional requirements or restrictions.

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