The cart was really easy to put together however you most likely need an electric screwdriver as some of the screws needed to go in further than what my screwdriver could reach. It didn't feel sturdy at first but once we started putting items on it, it has held up much more than anticipated. We bought this as a coffee bar for our kitchen and it's the perfect size to put our Keurig and a K-Cup Carousel on the top with extra supplies down below.