This nightstand was not difficult to assemble but definitely way easier with a drill! However make sure you measure it our! (which I failed to do) This night stand is way smaller that it appears in the image above. Unfortunately these items can not be returned after assembling so I will be returning 1 of two that I have purchased. This item is definitely fit more to go next to a low twin bed! Picture attached is the nightstand without the drawers next to a queen size bed.