First off, assembling it is very easy. I am not great at putting together furniture so if I was able to do this all by myself, anyone can do it :) The instructions said that I would need a power drill but I didn't need it and was able to put it together with the hardware provided, which included the allen key and wrench. It's still a bit wobbly so I may need to tighten the bolts. After it was all assembled, I tested the airlift, which didn't work the first time but after a few tries, adjusting the height to various heights is a breeze.  It's very compact and fits in my tiny apartment perfectly. I especially love that I can move it anywhere I want especially since I get limited sunlight. Very happy with this purchase.