The bed was pretty easy to put together, even though I haven't anchored it to the wall, it is pretty sturdy for my 16 year old grandson but the ladder is RIDICULOUS , why does it have to be so painful??? Square tube instead of round bars would of made it so much better, it really does hurt your feet! I have added some pool noodles but I am going to have to buy stock in them in order to be able to use the ladder to get in/out of the bed everyday. Definitely should have paid more attention to the other reviews about the ladder because it ruins the entire bed in my opinion.