I assembled it myself, but it would have been a lot easier with a helping hand--particularly to hold the circular bars in place while I put the screws in. It is a good-looking and good-sized pit, just what I wanted, and the bears cut-outs for vents are cute. I haven't had a chance to use it but am really looking forward to it. I plan to put 3 bricks under the feet to insulate it from whatever surface I decide to use--most likely grass.