Outdoor Living Today · 4 x 8 ft · Wood
Outdoor Living Today 8x4 Western Red Cedar Spacesaver Shed: specs and what fits
Outdoor Living Today 8x4 Western Red Cedar Spacesaver Shed is a 4 x 8 ft (32 sq ft) wood shed, listed at $3,562, or $111.31 per sq ft, above the $20.84 median for wood kits we track. It is too small for a lawn tractor and needs a 6 x 10 ft gravel pad of about 1.1 tons.
Outdoor Living Today 8x4 Western Red Cedar Spacesaver Shed specifications
| Brand | Outdoor Living Today |
|---|---|
| Nominal footprint | 4 x 8 ft |
| Floor area | 32 sq ft |
| Material | Wood |
| Floor | not stated in listing; plan a floor kit or base |
| Listed price | $3,562 |
| Price per sq ft | $111.31 (median for wood: $20.84) |
| Features in listing | see listing |
| Permit status (size only) | Usually exempt |
Figures come from the manufacturer's Amazon listing. Nominal sizes are usually measured at the roof line or outside the walls, so interior floor is a little smaller. Confirm door opening and interior height on the listing before buying for a mower or tall tools.
What fits in the Outdoor Living Today 8x4 Western Red Cedar Spacesaver Shed?
| Item (on its own) | How many fit |
|---|---|
| Lawn tractor | none |
| Push mower | 4 |
| Adult bike | 2 |
| Wheelbarrow | 1 |
| 96 gal trash can | 3 |
| Shelving unit | 4 |
Counts assume items flat on the floor with a clear aisle from the door. Wall hooks for bikes and tools raise them a lot. Run your own list through the shed size calculator.
What else does it need?
- Base: 6 x 10 ft pad, 1.1 tons of stone at 4 in, or a 20-bag slab. Full foundation quantities for a 4x8.
- Anchors: about 4, corners plus the long walls. Anchor kits compared.
- Inside: shelving, a solar light and a proper lock. Shed shelving, solar shed lights.
Other 4 x 8 ft kits
Same footprint, different builds and prices.
Prices change often; the button shows today's price on Amazon.
Similar-size kits from other brands
- Duramax SidePro 10.5 Ft. x 3 Ft. Vinyl Garden Storage Shed (3 x 10.5 ft, $839)
- Rubbermaid Large Vertical Resin Outdoor Storage Shed With Floor (5 x 6 ft, $898)
- Suncast 6' x 5' Modernist Storage Shed (5 x 6 ft, $1,040)
- Suncast 6' x 5' Modern Outdoor Resin Storage Shed (5 x 6 ft, $1,040)
- Rubbermaid Large Vertical Resin Outdoor Storage Shed With Floor (4.6 x 6.2 ft, $900)
- Devoko 6x6 FT Resin Shed with Floor (6 x 6 ft, $490)
Frequently asked questions
What size foundation does the Outdoor Living Today 8x4 Western Red Cedar Spacesaver Shed need?
A 4 x 8 ft shed sits best on a pad 1 ft larger on every side: 6 x 10 ft. At 4 in of compacted crushed stone that is about 1.1 tons; a 4 in concrete slab under the footprint takes 20 bags of 80 lb mix. Whatever base you choose, it must be flat and level, because resin and steel kits rack out of square on uneven ground and the doors stop closing.
Does the Outdoor Living Today 8x4 Western Red Cedar Spacesaver Shed need a permit?
At 32 sq ft it is exempt by size under all three common thresholds. The IRC exempts one-story storage sheds up to 200 sq ft, but many towns lower that to 120 or 100 sq ft, and setbacks, HOA rules and electrical work apply regardless. Check your local code before ordering.
Is $3,562 a good price for this shed?
It works out to $111.31 per sq ft. Across the 12 wood kits we track, the middle 80 percent run $10.16 to $32.94 per sq ft with a median of $20.84, so this listing is above the $20.84 median. Amazon prices move often, and the same model in another color can list for a different price, so compare the variants below.
This page is researched guidance, not professional engineering, legal or building-code advice. Sizes, loads and permit rules vary by product and by town: check your local code and the kit manufacturer's instructions before you build.