Easier to put together than the reviews made it seem. Took two people about two hours. The instructions were clear. The only thing we changed, after reading some reviews for other lift beds, is the final two steps. The instructions show attaching the hydraulics to the frame BEFORE putting the mattress on. Doing so makes it nearly impossible to close because it doesn’t have the weight of the mattress to weigh it down. So, we put the mattress on, then had one person hold it up while the other went under the bed and secured the hydraulics. Because of this, I don’t recommend building this unless you have someone to help you. 

Another thing worth noting, the hydraulics are very strong. It can hold my heavy Purple mattress without any problems. I’m very satisfied with my purchase.