Where do I begin Honestly, the actual assembly could be really easy, even with the lack of actual written instructions. HOWEVER, I had several holes that just would not line up. I ended up having to drill a couple holes and put my own screws in so that the piece is stable. One side piece also came with what looks like mold on it. I will say Wayfair’s customer service resolving the issues was great! It’s a great piece, but keep in mind it’s about pool lounger height off the ground  so it sits pretty low. A piece of advice don’t tighten all the bolts until you’ve lined everything up. Pay for assembly, if you can.