There's a lot to like about this bedframe. My mother even got one for the guest room in her house. Until two days ago (ALA 10 months after purchase and assembly), I would have been raving about this frame. Very very sturdy and solid, no squeaking or wobbling, probably the best bed frame I've had in decades. However, I heard a weird noise the other day and I just noticed earlier today what that cracking noise was. As you can see, the side of the frame where it meets the headboard has just cracked. Seems like it should last longer than 10 months. Overall the frame  still feels pretty sturdy but I'm worried this is the first of several breaks that will occur now that part of it has started to fall apart.  Naturally the break occurred on the side of the bed where I sleep!