Bed was easy to build, instructions were simple to follow. I was nervous reading all the bad reviews regarding those. I’m a girl in my 30s and I built the bed myself. No issues. The dowels they provide you with are the only thing that didn’t really work. They were all two small for the holes so a couple pushed right through. Not a problem I had some extra at home from other projects. The bed seems very sturdy so far. I’ve only slept on it a few nights, time will tell how it holds up. Overall, I am extremely happy with my purchase.