Pleased with the aspect of its being sturdy and waterproof (to store sports equipment, chair cushions, tablecloths) and able to be set more or less inconspicuously along the edge of the patio. We don't use it as a bench, but you're supposed to be able to. It can work as coffee table/hassock or as a surface to set things on if you're not opening and shutting it frequently. Price was quite reasonable. Came quickly and in good order.

Looked at lots of reviews and went with this top recommend deck box ... please don't pass this one by due to the negative feedback about difficult hardware ... husband put it together in 10 minutes ... great item that is attractive, sturdy, and quite roomy

We love the hinges, will definitely stay closed. Fits our lawn chairs and umbrella. It really is big and will hold lots of outdoor items. We built a cart with wheels, to size, to make it easier to move around, didn't want to damage deck or container by dragging it across the deck.

1. the instructions stink. 2. follow the pictures and set out the fasteners in advance. 3. actual assembly is really easy once you realize the pictures are the assembly guide. We aren't small and both of us can sit on it with no problems. We use it for often used garden equipment including edge trimmer / blower and 5 gallon gas tank for our mower. Come cold weather the garden gear goes into our shed and the deck box will store our outdoor furniture cushions with no problems.

When Fedex delivered the box that this deck box was in the one end was opened. All the hardware was missing. Only the large plastic sides, bottom and cover were there. I called customer service. Had to wait forever for someone to take the call, however once they did they were great. The representative understood what happened and said that he would send the hardware to me. The parts arrived the very next day. I have never had such a good experience with customer service anywhere before. I would say this is a service minded company and because of this I will buy from them again as often as I can.

I bought the Deck Box (60012) two years ago, but recently damaged the cover. I assumed the cover was less expensive than a new box, so I called customer service. Not only was it much cheaper, the Customer Service Rep, Alfonso, offered to send one free of charge. You cannot beat that kind of service! I will always consider Lifetime products first. Thanks, Alfonso!

Received the Lifetime 130 Gal. Outdoor Storage Box undamaged which was good since others had said it was received damaged. Very easy to assemble by one person. Received 2 days of heavy rain and product remained weather tight as described. Very good product and would buy again if a need for another comes up. Highly recommend it..!!

It was very hard to put together, we hammered it with rubber mallet and 2x4 and towels for protection and still it took an act of God to get this thing to connect. We are both strong and able people We are DIYers in our early 50s and this was a b!! Overall awesome product though, overpriced, but durable. The lifetime label fell off right out of the box. Slightly disappointing since youre paying extra for the name. However It is the best on the market! Recommending ONLY because theres nothing else to compare it to! The sun casts are cheaply made.

Shopped in stores and online for a deck box to put outside by the pool. This one was the best priced and size for my purposes. It was also well made and sturdier than the others I looked at in the same price range. After we got it home and put it together, which was fairly easy, we were very happy with the choice we made. The top has a controlled spring hinge (gas I think) that works very well and you can lock it with a pad lock if you want.

The plastic sides were just slightly bowed, probably from heat, and all joints did not mate correctly. I missed that until the end and it was too late to correct. Sliding to walls and base together with all lock points engaged is critical. Overall it will work fine as outdoor storage. Still looks fine despite having to bang walls with mallat to get a fit. Only German instructions in box but I am technically inclined. Had to pay real close attention to which holes got screws and which did not. Like the spring action on the lid and size. Picture show those critical mating points on the bottom. Poorly designed IMO.