We got so many compliments on our gazebo!! It took about a day to complete including finding all the pieces and actually assembling. Overall, it’s sturdy and a nice addition to our backyard. Things that are helpful to know:

*The directions are not clear at all. There is much guessing to this process. I’d definitely leave this project to someone who is good at filling in the “gray areas” that the instructions don’t cover.
*You will need multiple people at some point. To help when assembling we had 3 people helping. 3 people aren’t needed for the whole project (as my husband pretty much assembled the whole thing on his own) but there were parts where me and another family member needed to help with holding pieces up as it was being assembled. 
*Make sure all your pieces are leveled as you begin assembling. This is super important!!
*if you’re considering purchasing the net and the curtains that go with the gazebo- DO IT!! It’s so much better with them!