Great buy! Comes in 2 boxes. All parts pre cut and pre drilled. Easy to read instructions. Me and my wife put it together in under 7 hours! If you're handy you'll need a drill, 3/8th drill bit (in case you need to ream the predrilled holes to slip the bolt through a little easier) and a #2 phillips tip. The kit comes with a large star bit & wrench to tighten the bolts. Looks just like the picture and will cost lots less in time and money than buying the lumber and laying it out yourself!