You need to be vigilant about which of the sets of legs go where, but even at that, this bench was remarkably easy to put together. It's light weight, and compact enough to fit well in my 10x12 greenhouse, with plenty of room left over. It does need wood stain to help protect it from the damp air, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. But that's simple enough, and is easily managed with stain we had left from treating our decking. I'm very pleased.