This item is super easy to assemble. I'm not a DIY at all. However, I wasn't happy about the height. I guess I should have paid closer attention. But I am please with how it looks overall. My 40" TV fits perfectly with a little room to spare. You can't put heavy things on it. The shelves have a 15 pound weight limit on each.  And the space between the shelves are very short. You can't really stand books up on them, unless they are short like paperbacks. Light knickknacks should be fine. 

Pros: Very EASY to assemble. 
Cons: Short stand. Not enough room inbetween the shelves.