After comparing cat trees at Wayfair and other stores I found this one. It was reasonably priced and seemed stablesturdy for my one year old small cat. It's exactly what I expected and hoped it would be. My cat is gradually taking to it. I think he's going to like it more and more. I do not think the faux fur covering will last too too long but shouldn't be hard to replace. Only illustrations for directions but with a bit of patience and placement of parts prior to assembling not difficult. I am pleased with my choice.