We’re very pleased with this bookcase. When I first assembled it, I was concerned because on its own, it looks a little cheap. But once we got our things on there, we felt much better - it does a really nice job of framing items of different shapes and sizes and heights in a visually appealing way. For assembly, I only used a screwdriver. But if you want to properly install the tipping restraints, you will need to drill into the metal frame. It was easy to assemble, though it did take some time. All holes were properly aligned. There were a few scratches here and there, but for the price, the unique design, and the quick, free shipping, we feel happy overall with this purchase.