I read the other reviews and expected to receive a decent product however, that was certainly not the case with this bench. The predrilled holes didn’t match up correctly and the pieces didn’t fit together properly. The bench seat lids rub together and the hinges cause them to stick up awkwardly. We decided to leave the hinges off completely because it ultimately looked better without them. I realize you get what you pay for, but I wanted others to know what to expect before purchasing this bench.