To install in one day....just grab an energy drink and youll be good. lol. Takes a little bit of time, but I'm a dummy and I was able to put it together by myself with a power screwdriver. Nice coloration. The fireplace is cool, but the heating system does make a buzzing noise the entire time its on. It works like your A/C in your car...blows warm air at you. So naturally its not going to be completely quiet. Just turn your speakers on when watching a movie or something and youll be fine. Good buy. It's definitely much more modern than these old-fashioned, grandma's house looking fireplaces.