I love my bench now I have it together. I feel there should be a better way to connect the pieces. Because I was so difficult to get together the wood even split. This is the second set of two in each set of benches total of 4 I have put together. The concept is good. If I may make a suggestion, The wholes where the part that screw goes in should be drilled only to the depth you need instead of having to fish it in and out to find the perfect spot. Even if it cost a little more it would be worth it.