This is an attractive rain barrel and fills up easily if you put it under a downspout. However it is hard to empty out any debris that might get in (lots from my roof anyway). I raised mine onto some cement blocks. I mainly use the bottom spigot with a hose. The top spigot tends to leak. I live in Florida and need all the water I can get for my garden. I bought 2 in the terra cotta color they work well enough for my needs.