I agree that these were tricky to put together.  I couldn't do it on my own, and since my husband didn't want to help me, I ended up having the handyman do it, however, I ended up helping him because it was tricky for him to tackle by himself.  They do seem nice, and I'm looking forward to using them. I'd say they are even more rustic and country looking than the picture, so make sure you like that style.  They might not be ideal for my Victorian porch, but I still really like them.