OK, good product but I would really like to see a video of one of the executive officers of the company, without any propmpting, put this together. Trying to follow the video where it says to use a drill, I own 5 drills none of them are narrow enought to fit, I couldn't. I needed the rubber mallet on several occaisions to properly align the sides. The screw holes for the hinge/gas spring would not line up with the holes. Aggravating, but the finished product seems worth it.

Love?!? the LIFETIME storage box so far BUT upon completion of lifetime 130 gallon storage box assembly the lid has a defect, the one hinge on the lid did not fit in slot therefore the screw holes did not line up rendering our storage box useless as the lid cannot be attached. I am hoping LIFETIME will send us a new lid so we can begin using our storage box.

It was very easy to put together and took me about an hour. You will need tools, 7/16 & ½ wrenches, 3/8, 7/16, ½ sockets, rubber mallet and a Philips screwdriver. I would recommend avoiding the temptation to use power tools as you are screwing into plastic and it would be very easy to strip the treads. So do not over tighten the screws. Make sure you align and securely fix the back, front and sides to the base, (I did use a rubber mallet) and you will find the box is very sturdy. The instructions suggest two people to put it together, but I put it together on my own. It might have been helpful to have someone when you put on and align the top, but I had no real problem. I had to clean out some of the pre-drilled holes and I pre-drilled a few holes on the front of the lid to make it easier to insert screws, otherwise no issues. Read the instructions and you should find it easy too. The box is very large and it already stores eight of our folding chairs and will comfortably accommodate our chair cushions when they are ready to be stored away for the winter. The other reviews said it is waterproof, so I hope that’s true. I hope my review was helpful.

We purchased this 130 gallon storage box to replace the cedar chest at the end of our bed. It holds all the linens, blankets and pillows that we needed to store. Plus it is used to sit on to put on our shoes. Great storage box, I feel that we will have it a long time.

We have a Lifetime model # 60040 for years! This is our second purchase not to replace but in addition too. It has served us well! The only complaint is the rusting of the hardware! I think a product used outdoors should have weather resistant hardware!

This is the third deck box that I purchased. The first two were purchased over ten years ago and look and perform as good as new. Use them to store patio cushions, pool toys, pool chemicals, patio umbrellas and a host of other things. Never any weather or water damage. Hinges and top closers work like the day they were purchased. Probably one of the best products I have ever purchased.

I noticed the box was leaking water. A small amount was in the bottom. I emptied it out turned it on its side and water started pouring from the holes around the sides inside of the box. Emptied out as much as I could but there are still some sloshing around inside. My cushions now have mold on them and smell terrible. This box is on a covered deck so it gets very minimal rain. Very disappointing

I own 3 of these and use them for outdoor storage on the Oregon Coast. They are pretty much water tight and do not sweat in weather changes. Easy to assemble and very sturdy. One I use to store gasoline and diesel containers which is great for safety. One for construction chemicals and one for household recycle items. Won't wont dent if you sit on it either.

Nothing but absolute cheap junk at this point. We bought this deck box thinking it would be similar in quality to some of the Lifetime made folding chairs that we had purchased in years past only to find out they’ve cut back on quality and no longer care to build a good product. The plastic is ao thin that the locking tabs, which were clearly out of spec to begin with, just collapsed while trying to assemble the box walls and floor. This will be the last Lifetimw product we purchase as their quality is clearly waning.

I have two of these, a 130 Gallon and a 80 Gallon. The 80 gallon sits in the sun all day long and has been there for over 4 years, it still looks new. The 130 gallon does sit in the shade most of the day but I expect it will Imitate its name and last a lifetime. I use the 80 gallon in my garden, where I store all the small tools, connectors, and fertilizers. The 130 gallon I use for storing equipment for a travel trailer that I don't need in the truck when not on the road. Both of these storage boxes are very sturdy, functional, and well built. I especially like the assisted closing device, and the way it holds the door open. I am very pleased with my purchases and would definitely recommend them.