It is nearly 5 years since I purchased the Double Bin  Composter. Still going strong, and in my climate, we compost year-round. Having two bins in one unit works great. No more stockpiling materials while waiting for a batch to finish. Organic gardening is my great passion and the ability to use my own home made soil amendment from what many people throw away is a good feeling. The unit looks tidy and neat and is easy to use. Thank you, Lifetime for a great garden product!