Fairly easy to assemble. Not all the screws and holes lined up so had to work some magic, tighten each screw one rotation at a time and work my way around, but worked out well in the end and actually made it stronger. Looks great on the back porch, sturdy, pretty, comfy. Put a couple of throw pillows out. Care instructions note that its not good to leave out exposed. We unhook it and tuck it further under the porch in heavy rain, otherwise I just wipe it down when it gets wet and we'll bring in during winter.