This item meets my expectations, as I did not expect too much for the price. It's really only designed to last perhaps a year or two if outside in the elements, perhaps a bit longer if partially covered. It does have an unpleasant odor, but after leaving the doors open for several days it dissipated. Assembly was simple, only one piece of wood split and I was able to repair. All in all the price paid was reasonable and less than similar items found elsewhere. Just have realistic expectations if ordering.