So far so good. I’ve had it a week and no creaking thus far. It’s super easy to assemble, I did it on my own in 30 minutes. Things to note: I have it sitting on a rug, it may slip around on hardwood because of the upholstering; I reinforced the slats with the same wooden slats I had from my old bed frame by duct taping (yup) the slats side by side so that there are no gaps between the slats. I did this because these manufactured wood slats don’t last forever (surprise, surprise). Overall, solid bed frame, I’d suggest it for a teen’s bedroom or if you sleep alone. Probably won’t last long for a couple.