Overall I like the size and shape of the barrel. This is replacing an older rain barrel that cracked. The color is more of a dark brown like the picture shows, rather than a “red brick” that the name suggests. I wanted a more brownish color so I was happy it matched the pictures on the website. The installation was simple and everything shipped fast and without damage. My complaint with the barrel is where they sealed the front spigot, there is a clearwhite sealant used and it runs down on the barrel making an expensive rain barrel look cheap and homemade. I cannot speak to how well it holds water since it hasn’t rained since we installed it. If your looking for a functional rain barrel that is easy to install, I would say this would work for you. If you want something that looks like you spent 100 you might want to look for a different one.