I do think the people that are putting these together could do just a little bit better of a job. The sides are very curvy & the top leaks slightly. But I think that's a part of where we are living in time. Good workmanship is hard to find. I am still pleased. I love the built-in cooler and cup holders. Its huge &  priced well. The steps have what I think are supposed to be planters on each side and they are very inconvenient. They have no drain holes and they collect water & leaves We plan to bore holes in them to drain.But we live in the far  north so won't be planting anything inside of them.