When the package arrived it was pretty beat up and it is super heavy. When I started getting everything out I noticed that the package with the screws that’s labeled was already opened so they had fallen out into the box so it was kind of a pain having everything mixed together. The directions were easy to follow. My husband helped me with the two main pieces on the side then he had to go to work so it took me about 4 hours start to finish. The bed looks great and the kids love it!