I am very happy with this purchase. It arrived earlier than scheduled and was in perfect condition. Assembly was easy, even though the instructions would be easier if there were some written instructions. Don't be scared off by the weight of the box and the amount of hardware that is included, you don't use it all. The nice part about that is that you have spare parts for when you loose them during a move. Just remember not to tighten the screws until all pieces are in place. That makes it much easier to fit them into place. That said, the frame is very sturdy, not noisy and exactly what I wanted. Oh, and the bed skirt is just fine. Relax and enjoy!