The gazebo is beautiful, sturdy and true to size. BUT it was a nightmare to put together. You must have an electric drill at the minimum but we really benefitted from an impact drill to force the screws in places that were just not quite lined up. It took my husband and I 11 hours to assemble and I would highly recommend 3 people at-least for a smooth process. The assembly was worth it though, we are very happy with the result. Also note the video + written instructions have missing steps, just keep that in mind as you go along!