Love this desk .. it was just what I wanted.  After the first 8 screws, it was very easy to assemble . Just a little tip .. have a Philips head screwdriver that you can really get a grip on , to insert the first 8 screws … I had a normal thin shaft and handle one , and I could not get the screws to turn. The instructions even mention that you need a little extra pressure to turn them .  After that step, the rest of the desk is very easy to put together .  This desk might be for a teenager ,,, but it fits the bill for us older recycled teenagers, too !!!!!!!!