Caveat Emptor. That old adage "You get what you pay for" applies double in this case. Everything is plastic, DESPITE the vendor claiming in the Q & A that the post is aluminum. It is NOT, it is all plastic. This is a small, flimsy item that would be okay for a child's playhouse, but not for a grown-up's lawn. The light is not super bright. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 is that the model is cute looking, but this is not the sturdy lamp post that you are looking for. Save your money and get something that will last.  :(