Although fairly easy to assemble, this is one of the worst constructed pieces I have ever purchased. The dowels, which are used throughout, literally swim in the holes drilled for them. The depth of the holes is so irregular that some of the dowels barely protrude from the opening. The dowels do not assist with holding the parts together. The entire piece is held together by 8 locking nuts. There is also only one interior shelf. I was not expecting much performance item given the price. But a few simple changes could have made it a much better cabinet.