Easy to put together. Definitely want to use the straps to secure the unit.  It’s fairly stable but the straps attached to the wall help improve stability.  I downgraded one star because I PAID 60 FOR EXPEDITED DELIVERY AND IT SHOWED UP ABOUT 4 DAYS LATE! They did not offer a refund of the cost of expedited delivery and I think that is is ridiculous. I do not recommend paying for expedited delivery.