Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed
#6 in Wood kitsFull review
For buyers who want a paintable wood shed kit: 12 x 8 ft of wood for $2,563.49 ($26.70 per sq ft).
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The Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed wins on features. The Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed costs $125.51 less ($2,563.49 vs $2,689).
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Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed
#7 in Wood kitsFull review
For buyers who want a paintable wood shed kit: 12 x 8 ft of wood for $2,689 ($28.01 per sq ft).
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed for features (floor included, windows or skylights vs floor included).
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 8x12 Workshop Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 16 $26.70 per sq ft ($2,563.49) | 14 $28.01 per sq ft ($2,689) |
| Size 15% | 81 96 sq ft of floor | 81 96 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 70 wood framing | 70 wood framing |
| Features 20% | 35 floor included | 60 floor included, windows or skylights |
| Warranty 10% | 64 10-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Handy Home Beachwood 8x12 Wood Shed | Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 12 x 8 ft | 12 x 8 ft |
| Floor area | 96 sq ft | 96 sq ft |
| Sidewall height | 84 in | 72 in |
| Build | ||
| Material | Wood | Wood |
| Construction | Wood framing | Wood framing |
| Floor | Included | Included |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | Yes |
| Door width | 64 in | 48 in |
| Door height | - | 72 in |
| Windows or skylights | - | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Warranty | 10 years | - |