I gave this a 5 star accidentally - it should be 4 stars, but only because 2 pieces came with major cracks in them.  My husband used wood glue and screws to repair the cracks, but it was disappointing.  If you are not an experienced builder, you might find this project difficult, but we managed to get it together.  The final project is great! A small footprint, which is nice if you don't have a lot of space and it comes from Canada, which is wonderful! The cedar arrived pre-stained, which saved a great deal of time.  All in all, a good value for a nice swing set!