I read all the reviews before purchasing this product.  The majority of the people say the only bad thing is the amount of time spent putting the item together.  I was 8 months pregnant and put this together by myself in about an hour.  It's not that hard.  I would suggest taking all the packing out and laying all the parts and pieces on the floor in alphabetical order.  Getting yourself organized is half the battle.  The pieces fit together perfectly and this is a fabulous addition to my eat-in kitchen. I love it!