We are really liking it so far! Definitely recommend a ladder toput it together, as well as using 3 people, rather than 2 as is recommended. Went up fairly easily and staked in the ground securely. We had some trouble figuring out how to put up the canopy, as the pictures are not really clear (and there are no written instructions.) I recommend figuring out some kind of system for removing the canvas in tough weather (not as easy as I would like.) We devised a system of rolling it back and securing with some velcro strips, rather than removing entirely, and its been much easier, especially with those sudden summer thunderstorms we get here.