I originally thought I wanted a kitchen island, then I saw this and because of its structure and amount of weight it is designed to hold (400 lbs) I decided to try it. It arrived in the time frame designated by the website and was easy to put together. I did it myself (senior citizen) in about 2 hours. It probably could be done quicker with help. Once all of the screws were tightened (there were even extra screws supplied) the rack was/is sturdy and balanced. The non-skid bottoms turn so they are easy to level the rack. I really like it and I would definitely recommend this. It is just as advertised.