Handy Home Designer 12x10 Wood Shed
#5 in Wood kitsFull review
For buyers who want a paintable wood shed kit: 12 x 10 ft of wood for $3,499.99 ($29.17 per sq ft).
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The Handy Home Designer 12x10 Wood Shed is the better outdoor storage shed overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The Handy Home Designer 12x10 Wood Shed leads on features and construction. The Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed wins on value. The Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed costs $1,290.99 less ($2,209 vs $3,499.99).
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Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed
#10 in Wood kitsFull review
For buyers who want a paintable wood shed kit: 12 x 10 ft of wood for $2,209 ($18.41 per sq ft).
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the Handy Home Designer 12x10 Wood Shed for features (floor included, windows or skylights vs none of the listed features) and construction (wood framing, 23 lb per sq ft roof load vs wood framing).
- Choose the Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed for value ($18.41 per sq ft ($2,209) vs $29.17 per sq ft ($3,499.99)).
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 Designer 12x10 Wood Shed | Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 12 $29.17 per sq ft ($3,499.99) | 30 $18.41 per sq ft ($2,209) |
| Size 15% | 90 120 sq ft of floor | 90 120 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 79 wood framing, 23 lb per sq ft roof load | 70 wood framing |
| Features 20% | 60 floor included, windows or skylights | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Handy Home Designer 12x10 Wood Shed | Little Cottage 10x12 Value Gable Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 12 x 10 ft | 12 x 10 ft |
| Floor area | 120 sq ft | 120 sq ft |
| Sidewall height | - | 72 in |
| Build | ||
| Material | Wood | Wood |
| Construction | Wood framing | Wood framing |
| Floor | Included | Not included |
| Snow or roof load | 23 lb per sq ft | - |
| Wind rating | 115 mph | - |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | Yes |
| Door width | 64 in | 60 in |
| Door height | - | 72 in |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | - |