We bought this box a couple of years ago. It sits outside up against the house and is used for storing cushions and general outside items. It has weathered storms, heat waves and gets used as seating when friends are around or as a place to sit while working in the garden and is still in great condition. We have had lots of comments from friends and family on how good it is and where can they get one. We bought it from a shop as the display unit so it was already assembled so cannot comment on the ease of putting it together, but cannot imagine it could be that hard. We love it.