I LOVE this book shelf! It was extremely easy to build. did it myself, and the end result, I am over the top happy!! Lay out all your parts, look at the picture on the computer, look at your instructions, which are pictures , and THINK about what you need to do. Do not tighten any screws all the way, it will give you a little flex if you need it. When done go and tighten all screws. Be sure to lightly hammer in the bottom rubber height adjusters all the way in. And lastly, when you are ready to put in the shelfs, put the bottom left in first or you will not be able to screw it in without help :):)