I searched and searched for a potting bench that had good storage and was weatherproof. I finally found this and thought I'd give it a try. It assembled easily and is the perfect height. Best of all is the storage space. I was pleasantly surprised that I could store buckets, even with the shelf in place. Five gallon buckets are too tall but smaller 3.5 gal fit perfectly. The doors close snugly and after a heavy Pacific Northwest rain everything inside is nice and dry. It's not advertised as a potting bench but it will work perfect for my needs. Less expensive and appears more durable than the wood benches I saw advertised.