I use the gate to keep our large dog and my grandson out of the kitchen.  It was so easy to install.  Due to an old house we had to screw it into the wall.  Then it worked great.  Easy for us to open and close.  Not easy for my grandson which is what I like.  It's tall enough our dog cannot jump over and he cannot knock it down as in past gates we had purchased.  The best gate ever to order.  It can also expand to a larger door size if needed.