I have both the smaller hutch and larger hutch.  For the smaller one, I had 2 handyman guys put it together.  They definitely had to use other tools (drill etc.) to make it work--even then, there is a drawer that is wonky (but still functionable).  It overall worked well enough, which inspired me this year to buy the larger hutch.  My husband is generally pretty handy (although not as good as paid help), but he had a difficult time.  One of the drawers is SUPER wonky.  And that just isn't great quality.  For the price, I really wish we had bought a bit better quality stuff--for example, we did really well w/ some family room furniture from[...]-better quality and only a little bit more price-wise.  On the plus side, the hutch looks really nice.  Overall, I wouldn't buy this line again.