This deck box is perfect for my needs. I am an 85 year old female, and I put it together myself in less than an hour. I think that it helped a little that I had a rubber mallet to make sure everything was snug and tight. The rain is totally kept out of this box. It's nice looking, though I keep it behind my sectional sofa for a better overall look. It holds my sectional covers as well as gardening supplies.