This piece is solidly constructed -heavier than I had anticipated, which is great, if I'm drying just one glass or bottle. I don't have a ton of counter space, so it's brilliant to be able to fold it and put it in a cabinet, when not in use. That said, I do have it out almost daily. I've even draped wet paper towels over it, when I plan to re-use them. It's amazing how quickly things dry. I just bought two more, as Christmas gifts for family members. I'm sure they will find uses for it that I haven't yet imagined.