Hello DAVID,
Thank you for taking the time to share the details of your experience. We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations with the fit of the Veranda Fire Pit cover, that must have been very disappointing. The best way to ensure a well fitting cover is to compare our fit claims with the measurements of your fire pit. This cover will fit best to stand-up fire pits 35.5"L x 35.5"W x 35"H. We apologize for the inconvenience of having to return the cover. If you should ever need assistance with finding the right size cover we will be happy to help. Reach us at customerservice@classicaccessories.com and mention that you are shopping at The Home Depot so that we can check all available options.