I love this patio set! It was easy to put together once I started using my own tools... It took forever with the tools they provided (allen wrench/miniture wrench). It is just bolts, washers and nuts. I used my drill with a Allen wrench sized bit and a combo wrench to hold the nut in place. When attaching each piece get all the bolts, washers, nuts in place and started before you tighten them down. Thats what worked for me. This patio set is sturdy and comfy... my husband is 6'3" and I am 5'9" and the height is just right. I sprayed the cushions twice with Thompson's water seal but the cushion are all zippered so they can also be removed and washed.

Pros: Great Value, decent cushions, easy assembly
Cons: no complaints