When I first got this I thought it looked flimsy in nature and I questioned if I would like the looks of it once it was hanging in my yard.  Now that I have used it I must say that it is sturdy and if you get a cake to install it only takes about 10 seconds.  The lid on it lifts up and the cake slides right in.  I do have to take it off of the hook to do the install but it is a brainless operation and when it is hanging in the yard I like the looks of it.  The fact that it is simulated wood made me question if I would like it but it blends in just fine.