I received this bench today. It is kind of heavy for an old lady like me but it was very easy to install. I installed it myself and it was challenging to put the shelf on the first leg but other than that it was really easy and the instructions were perfect! I plan to use it in my  kitchen that looks out with three windows into a lovely yard with crepe myrtles and a and palm tree. I plan to paint it but it actually looks great unstained. It is very sturdy and I expect it to last for many years.