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).
Amazon $2,689$2,689
The Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed and the Handy Home Scarsdale 10x16 Wood Shed are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 3.0. The Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed leads on features. The Handy Home Scarsdale 10x16 Wood Shed wins on size. The Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed costs $1,310 less ($2,689 vs $3,999).
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Handy Home Scarsdale 10x16 Wood Shed
#8 in Wood kitsFull review
For buyers who want a paintable wood shed kit: 16 x 10 ft of wood for $2,916.22 ($18.23 per sq ft).
Amazon $3,999$3,999
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed for features (floor included, windows or skylights vs floor included).
- Choose the Handy Home Scarsdale 10x16 Wood Shed for size (160 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 | Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed | Handy Home Scarsdale 10x16 Wood Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 14 $28.01 per sq ft ($2,689) | 18 $24.99 per sq ft ($3,999) |
| Size 15% | 81 96 sq ft of floor | 100 160 sq ft of floor |
| Construction 20% | 70 wood framing | 70 wood framing |
| Features 20% | 60 floor included, windows or skylights | 35 floor included |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Little Cottage 8x12 Workshop Shed | Handy Home Scarsdale 10x16 Wood Shed | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Footprint | 12 x 8 ft | 16 x 10 ft |
| Floor area | 96 sq ft | 160 sq ft |
| Sidewall height | 72 in | - |
| Build | ||
| Material | Wood | Wood |
| Construction | Wood framing | Wood framing |
| Floor | Included | Included |
| Doors and features | ||
| Double doors | Yes | - |
| Door width | 48 in | - |
| Door height | 72 in | - |
| Windows or skylights | Yes | - |