Bought two of these for my patio.  They are a popular seating choice in my back yard for young and old.  As a great grandma nearly 60 years old, I'm mechanically inclined and independent to a fault!  I was able to assemble these on my own even though the instructions recommend this as a 2 person job.  The trick is to have the physical strength and creativity to balance the seat while attaching the arms.  The seating and the back resist water staining from rain or the sprinklers. I'm very happy with both gliders!!