Having read previous reviews, I was a little nervous about the robustness of the design, but so far all is well. The unit was very easy to fix, even though our stone walls are rather uneven and it is very easy to use. There is a remarkable amount of hanging space, which I was also unsure about. Would it be big enough for a family? Not sure about that, but certainly it copes with washing for two! Time will tell if the problems that others have experienced appear, but do far, so good...