I was very intimidated to stay smoking food because I didn't know anything about it. After reading some reviews I decided to give this smoker a try and I'm glad this is the one I chose. I've had nothing but success from the first time which was two - 9 pound pork shoulders and three racks of ribs. Since then I've repeated that same amount twice and it just keeps getting better. It was also very easy to put together. I think it took about 15-20 minutes. The only improvement I can think of for this is the wood chip box. After being heated so much it warped a little but just enough to make it difficult to put on the racks that hold it. I suggest widening the tabs that sit in the racks just a half an inch or making the racks come out a little. That would make it much easier to get in. It still works however and I standby my 5 star rating of this product! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]