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

Very easy construction. Pieces fit together perfectly and are rigid and sturdy. Have no qualms about leaving it out in the rain and snow as I can't perceive how any moisture will find its way inside. 130 gallon size is plenty large to hold all our cushions yet its footprint is small enough as to not to be too noticeable.

I made several trips to different stores to look at many different outside storage boxes. The 60012 was the size and quality I was looking for. I was a little worried about the color I ordered because it was listed on line as brown. When it arrived the color was the same as pictured, brown top with taupe (light brown) sides which was exactly what I was looking for. Looks great on my porch and has plenty of room for my needs. Assembly was easy and the quality is super. Thanks Lifetime!

I have had this deck box for several years now, guessing about 8. It has always been outside on my deck on the south side of the house in direct sunlight. It has stored my kids toys and equipment and kept them dry and well protected. It has also served as extra seating when company is over. This has held up extremely well! The hinge for the top did pull a screw but I’m not sure if that was due to the kids abuse, leaving it open in windy conditions or design. I could fix it myself with some epoxy but decided just to order a new one. I was willing to spend the bit of $ to replace it since it is a much better quality than other products out there. To my surprise, when I called Lifetime they sent me a new one as a courtesy. This company is awesome! I have Several different products made by Lifetime and have been very happy with all of them. I am and will be a loyal customer not just for the quality but also their terrific customer service!!

I have the 130 gallon AND the 80 gallon storage boxes. One for the downstairs deck and one for the upstairs deck. the things keep my cushions, covers and misc outdoor toys corralled and neatly--and DRYLY--hidden away but in east reach. They also provide a handy 'worktop' in each area--kind of like a sideboard in the dining room. I am EXTEMELY happy with these items! And they were easy to put together (though, a small powered screwdriver sure did help!)

I needed to be able to store and organize a garage. I bought 7 lifetime boxes and they are very sturdy and work well for what I needed. I have some other boxes around my pool and they have not held up very well. Time will tell how the lifetime boxes do.

We received this to replace a Rubbermaid one we had purchased through Sam's Club. The Rubbermaid one was of terrible construction and the top lid would fall down on your head easily. I saw this one and it looked better made so we ended up with two of them. The first one took a lot longer than expected as it was hard to screw in all the parts, but it is well made. The second box which we put together several weeks later went together much easier. Overall since they are outside and contain chair cushions, I have not had any leaks but it still shifts meaning the lid is off which if you put a lock on it should cure that. I haven't gotten around to it yet but plan to prior to the winter.

We have had this item for over 3 yrs and it's been stored outside in the nastiest of Michigan winters. It's withheld storms through & through. It's easily washed up, snaps apart for cleaning & sturdy. Keeps everything clean & dry...even some of the largest lawn items! We love it!

Bottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend. Like the other reviews say, it's designed well. However, after sitting on my knees on top of it there are two indentations. It doesn't impair the use, but it was disappointing. You can see the interior structure trying to poke through the surface on the lid.

Support American manufacturing and purchase Lifetime products! Their products are durable and made in the USA. This storage box is strong and yes you can sit on it. I also own the Lifetime picnic table I have it for 2+ years and it still looks new and is well made.