This was fairly easy to put together, until the last step- putting the top cross-bar on. It was about 2 inches too long to attach to the other side! (See photos.) Luckily, my husband had a pipe cutter and cut it to size. But we should NOT have had to do that! Other than that, it seems sturdy enough for lighter clothing. Anything heavy will require a balancing act with the other side of the rack. Those "sock hooks" will not hold socks- they're too small!  They may allow for hanging a bra strap, however. It's perfect for drying clothes on the back patio. One star off for top pole issue, one star off for quality (not as sturdy as it looks.)