Features Of Walmart's Sturdy Storage Shed (And If It's Worth Buying)

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It could be argued that there are two kinds of homeowners: those who already have a garden shed and those who are thinking about getting one. Adding a shed to your backyard can offer endless possibilities, although much of the time it's probably just to store your gear, whether that's gardening tools or just that stuff that's overflowing from the garage.

Walmart's sturdy storage shed would seem to offer a durable solution. While it's perfectly possible to DIY a shed that won't break the bank, you need to find a plan, source the material, saw it to size, nail it together, and then give it a couple of protective coatings. With the Yodolla Outdoor Metal Storage Shed, you just order it and then put it up when it arrives. It will save you time, and given the budget-friendly pricing, it may cost less than building your own.

The main structure is rust-resistant aluminum and galvanized steel. Among other features are laser-cut components, so everything should line up properly: a sloping roof and overlapping wall panels so the rain can't get in, and a lockable door (though no actual lock). A wrench and even a pair of work gloves are included. With a current sale price of $199.99 for the 6-by-4-foot version, it would certainly seem worth buying, but is there anything they're not telling us? For example, photos show various shelves and racks, but these are not included. Let's take a closer look.

The Yodolla range is currently being sold at a deep discount, with the smallest option, a 5-by-3-foot shed, now out of stock after being reduced to $149.99 from the frankly ridiculous price of $1,199.99. Nobody would pay that for a 5-by-3-foot shed. However, what's important is that each model (there are 13 in all) is priced competitively. There are definitely models that cost less. Both Amazon and Lowes have an almost identical 5-by-3-foot shed at around $120. Other sizes might also be cheaper, although it's not always true.

Pricing aside, Yodolla's storage sheds seem to be well made. When it comes to the most durable material for your backyard shed, it's hard to beat steel. A useful video is provided to help with assembly, which a number of buyers said was straightforward. There is no floor included, so a level area will need to be created.

Is Walmart's Yodolla Outdoor Metal Storage Shed worth buying? Owners are divided, with an average of 3.7 stars. Comments like, "For the money you can't go wrong" were typical of those who gave it five stars, and most thought them roomy. However, 20% gave it just one star. Missing or damaged pieces were the biggest complaints, along with poor customer service, which is never something we like to see. The bottom line is that both quality and pricing seem to be inconsistent, so it's well worth shopping around before you decide.

The first thing we did was to check the materials and coatings used in the construction of the Yodolla Outdoor Metal Storage Shed. We wanted to establish if it was actually as sturdy as claimed and whether it was likely to have the durability and rust resistance to stand in the garden in all weather for many years. We looked at how it was assembled in order to assess whether a homeowner with a modest skill set and an average tool kit could do so relatively easily. We checked ease of access and provisions for security. We looked at the range of colors and sizes available and if there were any options or accessories, either included or at extra cost.

We then looked for similar products from several other retailers to get an idea of how prices compared. We searched for independent reviews of the Walmart storage shed. Lastly, we checked feedback from Walmart customers to get their impressions of any issues they had with the order process and how the shed performed in the real world.