This desk wasn’t super challenging to put together until you get to the last few steps. There weren’t holes to attach the monitor stand piece, so it’s just laying on the desk for now. I’ll drill some holes later and mount that piece since all the hardware is here. I put it together myself without anyone else, and it took me about 1.25 hours. It can be a balancing act when you attach certain pieces. All in all, it’s a sturdy piece, and it will work perfectly for my upstairs “mini office” where I can complete audio for my animated video projects for my work. I’ll be moving my iMac up here as well.