well the package was banged up a bit, the directions were at the bottom. under all the heavy items. now Im the type of person that needs directions clear. and things labeled. well this was horrible to put together, I received it this morning and its now 8pm. !! after having to take multiple breaks ,because of sheer frustration, this would have been so much easier if each piece of wood was labeled and the directions jived with the wood pieces and the rolls of twine ...OMY WORD!!! is not labeled small medium large very annoying putting them on and finding out its the wrong size urggggg  Im giving it 2 stars .as the set up is not ment for stupid people ... you need a doctorate to put it together.... sheesh