This bench is adorable however the holes were not predrilled and the directions were not helpful. I am a woman and I was able to put this together by myself in under thirty minutes. I like the storage but if your looking for a lot of storage this is not for you. I only need it to store chemicals, testers and such for my inflatable space this is perfect. I do think this will last for a while because it's made just like the outdoor products this company also makes.