So we have tried several different baby gates. The ones you crank into the space, ones you mount, etc but this current house has a weird setup where we needed the gate by the staircase and near the kitchen. This was the perfect baby gate because it not only has to be installed only once but also keeps the dog out! We have a large dog so this is a huge plus. The easy to open door makes it perfect for what we needed, this is a great gate, definately recommend!