Once I figured out what I was doing it wasn’t too hard to put together. I tried over and over to match up two of the pieces and there is still a seam in the brick. They just didn’t fit together quite right no matter what I tried so it annoys me. My husband says no one will notice. It is a tad short so keep that in mind, but I like to put things on top to decorate like signs and such so it’s nice not to have to worry about blocking our mounted tv! The flames are very realistic and it’s so cozy. Heats well! Lastly, every time you change a setting with the remote it makes a loud beep. Wish we could have a setting to turn that off. Overall I’m pleased and now have a fireplace for Christmas!!