The product itself will work for what I need it to do, but I agree with all of the other reviews saying that assembly is not easy. Definitely need 2 people and lots of patience. What worked for us was to insert the slats into one side rod, then stand it up on that end and insert the slats into the other side rod. For this price, it really should come pre-assembled.  Overall, it is an attractive option once you get it assembled.