By far, the best directions and packaging from anything we've ever ordered before! We have purchased many indoor and outdoor "assembly required" items from Wayfair and Joss & Main. The directions for this item were by far the clearest and easiest to follow. all the parts were numbered and corresponded to the pictures in the directions. The glue, allen wrench, and all parts were included. We had to of these units put together and in place in less than 2 hours. The laminated wood is especially quality appearing on the weathered white and looks like a grey barn wood - also is thicker than the usual shelving units - and open in the back so very versatile. We purchased this for a closet so that it would look like it had custom built-ins, but it has many other in home useful applications.