Super easy assembly, no tools required.  I was taken back by how thin the box was, until I opened it and realized it was way thinner plastic than what I envisioned.  Definitely a storage bench only, and would not hold anyone's weight if sat upon. It does have decent enough storage.  I bought it mostly for storage of my patio cushions, so lets hope it's as waterproof as they say it is, and can hold up in a Nebraska winter.