It's a nice hutch to look at. The wood is almost like a Ballston- very lightweight and not strong. Take extreme care putting it together! Even with using a screwdriver by hand, the wood kept splitting! Mostly with the latches. Try to keep away from the edges and more toward center with the screws. I kept it as I REALLY needed a place for my bunny. The other thing is the rabbit LOVES chewing on it! Anywhere there is exposed wood, he's chewed on it. It is nice to look at. I will probably get a mostly metal and plastic one next time.