OMG...what a nightmare! First of all, there are many pieces so be sure you have them all. Second, this is , by far, the cheapest piece of junk Ive ever purchased. This is nothing but compressed cardboard. The pieces kept chopping and breaking as the screws were tightened and finally the entire top section just broke into 6 different parts. Completely useless now as it was intended for. Third, and most important, it will take one person an entire afternoon if putting together alone. Plan ahead!!!