Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. "Prior to purchasing my new Lifetime Deck Box, I researched virtually every other brand available. I spoke with neighbors and looked at their boxes, all of which are only rated 1-3 Stars on various sites. I found a few sites that actually sold and had Customer Reviews for the Lifetime Deck Box, virtually all of which are 5 Stars. Based upon the 5-Star Reviews and product photos, I decided to order the Lifetime Deck Box. There is none that can match the quality and price of this box. Now my neighbors are considering replacing their "Brand Names" with one that is virtually unknown and will eventually be "The Paradigm" of deck boxes. Thank you for a truly quality product. It pays to do your homework prior to making any purchase. Texas"