The box is a poorly made thin cheap material. It bows straight from the box. This does not allow for it to connect and stay together. The box is not even or leveled due to the lack of stayomg together and bowing keeping the lid from shutting properly. I ordered 2 when they were on sale and will return the 2nd one, I would have returned box had I not already been half way through attempting to put the one together and already removed from the box. There is not a way to use these outdoors and there are gaps between the bottom and sides due to the bowing. It os now currently being used as a linens container.