This is a nice looking shoe rack and quite sturdy - as others have pointed out the alignment of the holes for the screws can be a challenge. - although I have faced the same issue with other pieces of furniture that I have had to assemble - and i finally succeeded - I was somewhat concerned about the warning sticker as well on it that indicated it could cause cancer or other dangers - however it sits outside the front door and so it is not like I will have contact with it that frequently or intimately