This product is not meant to be assembled by one person. It was IMPOSSIBLE for me to hold up all the pieces of wood and then TRY unsuccessfully (multiple times) to get all the metal dowels and screws into all the different holes. After 4 evenings attempting, I had to shout and cry "I give" and I had to ask my adult sons to finish the project. Once I saw all the pieces in the box and looked at the directions I should have returned everything to you! I regret this purchase completely.