I received this item with the intent of using it in my garage for organization of tools, paint and other "garage things." Upon receiving it, I was a bit overwhelmed at the size and weight of it, but found it surprisingly simple to assemble with 2 people. I don't think I can recommend it for one person to take on themselves. The unit looks very slick when assembled. Truthfully, i'm not sure my particular needs justified a shelving unit able to hold 1,800 lbs of weight on a single shelf. If I was rebuilding car engines or something similar, then this would be exactly right. But it is sturdier than my other plastic shelving and I don't have to worry about cracking or putting too much weight on. It has certainly done the job of serving as an organizing station for tools, including heavy toolboxes and power tools.