I LOVE this headboard! I'm a little older and my mobility isn't what it used to be, but I assembled this headboard by myself in under an hour and it's beautiful! Every person who has seen it agrees that it looks far more expensive than the price I paid and one of my co-workers has already placed an order after seeing my photos. (Yes, I'm moving and could only find the Christmas sheets). I sprayed the entire headboard with Scotch Gard before I put it in place.  It is sturdy, heavy and well made.  I'm very happy with my purchase.