Perfect storage bench that fits nicely in my patio. Only negative part was that it came with a slight crack and no instructions for assembling.

Assembly of this bench requires absolutely no tools as it completely snaps together. We did use a soft mallet to tap the pieces in place. It takes two people to hold pieces in place while you’re snapping them. Don’t try to assemble this by yourself. I’m not sure how waterproof it is because I am keeping it under a covered patio. The directions were awful. The parts are labeled, but the lettering was black on black so it took us over 10 minutes just to locate the black lettering on black. The final product pieces fit together well and the seat top open and close without rubbing.

We ordered this storage bench to place next to our pool so we could have both extra seating and convenient storage for pool accessories. It certainly provides good storage space and serves that purpose well, but the overall quality is not on par with other deck boxes we've owned. Assembly was the biggest frustration. My husband grumbled through the entire process, and he's no stranger to putting together outdoor furniture. The pieces are designed to snap together, but several sections didn't align properly and required a lot of bending and stretching to get everything connected. The material is also noticeably thinner than the resin used on our other deck boxes. It feels less sturdy overall, and the construction seems more budget-oriented. Unlike higher-quality storage benches, this one doesn't include metal-assisted hinges or lift supports for the lid. Unfortunately, even after proper assembly, the lid scrapes against the right arm of the bench every time it's opened. We verified everything was installed correctly, so it appears to be a fit-and-finish issue rather than an assembly mistake. That said, it does provide a decent amount of storage and gives us a convenient place to sit by the pool. If your primary goal is affordable storage with the bonus of occasional seating, it may work fine. Just don't expect the same durability, smooth operation, or premium feel found in better-built deck boxes.

I returned this bench. The pieces are supposed to click or snap in, but the wouldn’t! We tried using a rubber mallet, nope, everything just j kept falling apart. They would fit, but wouldn’t lock in. P.S. the directions were terrible too. Diagram only, hard to decipher.

Easy assembly. This is staying on the porch so I'm not worried about the plastic deteriorating but with the closed bottom and material it's made out of it definitely wouldn't last for long in the elements. Great for a porch and holding camping chairs for storage though!