I am so glad to have this storage box on my patio to stow away unneeded patio covers, etc.  When entertaining we can use it as a table.  I have had it for a year and it still looks nice. My daughter and I put it together, I do remember having trouble putting one corner together, but we used the muscle of our neighbor for that one part. It has nice hydraulic hinges, so it does slam down. It is exactly what I had in mind when I went searching for a product and I am very satisfied.