The Ivy rain barrel is very well made and thoughtfully designed. I especially like the funnel-shaped, lift-off lid with screened rain inlet -- this design catches all of the water directed into it from our downspout contrasted with barrels that employ a small, flat screen. Zip-ties hold the lid closed. The product would be made a bit more versatile if two hose taps were available -- one higher than the other -- instead of the single one installed near the bottom of the barrel.