Zero stars should be an option. I have no idea why people are giving this bench any more than one star.  The finish is uneven and looks as though it was put in the box wet. The quality of the wood is less than stellar, and the holes for the screws are misaligned. If it wasn't such a hassle I'd send it back. At this point I'm planning to sand and stain and hope for the best. Save yourself the hassle and disappointment and skip his one. I promise you, you will not be happy with this purchase.