After searching countless hours and looking at hundreds of fireplaces this one caught my eye and checked off all my wants.  I hate dusting so didn't want a bunch of visible shelves.  I also wanted longer than average.  I needed a descent price point as well.  My daughter was able to put this together for me in about 3 hours by herself with a toddler running around.  Everything lined up with all the parts.  I couldn't be more pleased with this.  It's heavy and sturdy and the fireplace is awesome.