I've been using 2 dish racks for the last 10 + years. One on each side of my sink. Ugh, what a cluttered mess, but with a big family and tons of dishes it was the only choice. The racks would tip when I put heavy stuff in to dry, the silverware always fell out, and the bottom tray was always slimy no matter how often I cleaned it...OH, and dishes took ALL DAY to dry. This dish rack is the COMPLETE opposite. I can fit more dishes than my other 2 racks, nothing tips this thing, not even cast iron pans or large wooden cutting boards. My giant knives don't fall out of the silverware basket. It's awesome. Dishes dry about 10 times faster and bonus!!!! it looks stylish in my kitchen. I LOVE this dish rack....it's almost made dishes fun. Almost.