Great bench I actually don't use it for storage I asked my delivery folks to place my packages in it it's not hard to assemble but I do think it's a little harder to assemble than it should be however I don't think that's a huge factor as it is a quality product

Purchase bench because of the storage and seemed rugged for the outdoors however it has been quite the challenge to put together as the side/ends don’t go on seems like the die in the plastic moulding is off-I am going to need to contact the manufacturer. 3 of us have tried to put it together now without success.

Very nice looking, sturdy bench for a great price. We will use it at our cottage for storage but it’s also comfortable enough to sit on. Putting it together was pretty easy using the digital directions. (Better explanation than paper ones). Very happy with it!

This is an excellent bench and storage to use at the end of the driveway for deliveries to be put in or to simply sit and talk to a neighbor. I put a bright red tag on the front and the delivery people simply lift it up and put it in. fits 90%of our deliveries and then is hidden from the public.

It wasn't as hard to put together as I thought it would be, except when I miss read instructions. I purchased the gray and black one and it really looks nice. Seems sturdy and storage is almost perfect for my needs. The only problem I'm having is water is leaking in because the seat/lid is warped. I have not yet tried to contact manufacturer.

Nice optional seating for our patio and under seat storage for our bird feed. Solid and sturdy. Assembly could have been simplified at the factory. Bench wasn't difficult to put together, but there was so much that could have been done in-factory to make things easier, without affecting shipping design. Sam's price was much better than other online retailers, but no one likes the increased cost of shipping, especially when this item could very easily be picked up at the local store. Over all, satisfied with purchase.

Easy to build with just one person. I needed something for my kids toys that seem to gravitate to the front lawn. Now there is no excuse not to put away things. If using for out door cushions measure them first. Will hold small to medium ones, but large will be tight.

I had read a few reviews on another site and everyone was dogging this company compared to another more expensive one. Must've been company shills?! Took a chance as I had a couple of the smaller boxes and loved them. Same on this bench. EASY to assemble!! I did it all by myself, without any help from my husband and I am 'directionally challenged'. I'd buy another if I had space.

This is an a really nice bench. I bought one to put on the pool deck to store our towels inside. It is easy to put together, but I’ve been putting stuff like this together for years. The quality is very sturdy (I have 2 of their deck boxes and they last forever). It’s actually decently comfortable. It is very watertight for the storage area. It has been rained on several times and our towels are completely dry inside of it. I wanted something that people could sit on dry or wet and still be command this is it. We actually ordered a second one to go on the other side of the deck although I no longer need any more storage I’m sure we’ll find something to put it in. I have 15 of the large beach towels they sell at Sam’s and there is still room to more in the bench.

Overall, it's a good product, but we ran into assembly difficulties stemming from problems with the plastic molds leaving tags behind that interfere with assembly. For example, the hinges on the bench lid were not quite correct, and forcing them into place bent the plastic out of shape. Once I realized the problem, I was able to cut off the extra plastic, but the hinges are now forever damaged from trying to push it into place until it clicks (as directed by the instructions). Overall, though, pretty satisfied with the product.