The installation instructions were very clear and easy.  I bought this one because I liked the diverter feature. If the barrel fills, the rain is diverted back to the downspout.  It hasn't rained yet, so I can't say if it works perfectly. The barrel is plastic, so I would not want it in a very visible location, but since it is behind a bush, it's okay. I do not plan to use the planter feature, but it's nice to have that option to make it more attractive.