I'm not a very strong person, and didn't know until nearly finished assemblying that two of the boards had broken, one was screwing in a screw and the other seemed to be a stress fracture for no apparent reason down the side of one of the panels. It will not show. It WAS very easy to put together. Maybe someone else would have better luck. I read lots of reviews before I purchased it. The drawers are inexpensive but functional with a separate insert to flatten out the bottom and make them a little sturdier. They are attractive. I did not think it was a good value for my money and will not buy another one.