I purchased this play set 8 months ago. It took 3 people about 8 hours to put together. The instructions are not as clear as they could be, but not impossible to follow. It is nice enough, but I'm not convinced it is actually cedar as the wood is rather soft and flimsy in certain areas, and it's peeling, revealing what appears to be pine that has been dyed a cedar red color.  This playset is functional and the kids enjoy it, but be aware that the less than quality wood will require quite a bit of upkeep to have this set last for more than a few years.