The rain barrel is sturdy and decent looking.   The hardest part about installing is creating a flat elevated surface on which to place the barrel, and getting the cover to fit on top.  The cover seems a bid small and the surface to screw the cover to the base is very narrow and tricky to connect.   The rest of the set up is easy and the instructions are very clear.   During the first rain storm the barrel filled nicely.   I just wish there were a narrow 'window' down the side to see the water line.   I have not tried to use the spigot yet, but trust all will go well.