For buyers who want a paintable wood shed kit: 12 x 8 ft of wood for $2,563.49 ($26.70 per sq ft).
Amazon $2,563.49The Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed leads on features. The Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed wins on value and size. The Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed costs $354.49 less ($2,209 vs $2,563.49).
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For buyers who want a paintable wood shed kit: 12 x 10 ft of wood for $2,209 ($18.41 per sq ft).
Amazon $2,209Which should you buy?
- Choose the Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed for features (floor included vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed for value ($18.41 per sq ft ($2,209) vs $26.70 per sq ft ($2,563.49)) and size (120 sq ft of floor vs 96 sq ft of floor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wood kits outdoor storage shed; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed | Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 16 $26.70 per sq ft ($2,563.49) | 30 $18.41 per sq ft ($2,209) |
| Size 15% | 81 96 sq ft of floor | 90 120 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 70 wood framing | 70 wood framing |
| Features 20% | 35 floor included | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed | Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 12 x 8 ft | 12 x 10 ft |
| Floor area | 96 sq ft | 120 sq ft |
| Sidewall height | 84 in | 72 in |
| Build | ||
| Material | Wood | Wood |
| Construction | Wood framing | Wood framing |
| Floor | Included | Not included |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | Yes |
| Door width | 64 in | 60 in |
| Door height | - | 72 in |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | - |
