I am so happy with this purchase! I read the reviews pretty carefully before ordering, so for whatever help this will be to others, I put the loveseat together myself in just under an hour. It definitely would have been easier to slide the back into place with a second person to help (as other reviews noted), but it was still doable alone. The instructions were easy to follow and I did not encounter any trouble with the wing nut securing the back to the base, which other reviews mentioned. It fit perfectly (not too short) and secured with no issues. The assembled sofa is sturdy and very comfortable. I suspect the reviews complaining about the firmness of the cushions either didn't read or didn't pay attention to the item description. It is exactly as described and a great value for the price point.