The fire pit is nice and easy to use. The construction is sturdy enough to handle the seasons.  Yet I would recommend taking out of the cold weather and snow during the winter. The coating can wear a bit which can lead to rust.  Finally, the handle is functional and the spark screen does its job.  I use my own log poker so I am unable to say if the one included can handle heavy use, yet the unit does provide everything you need.  Some other fire pits do not.