Love the fireplace. I just put it together and I have to say it was very easy and is constructed nicely.  I'm not the best at putting items together but this fireplace is made so well and instructions were so clear that anyone can put this together. No other tools needed as it comes with everything needed. I wasn't sure what to expect as I have never had an electric fireplace (only real ones) but with the extra light added for the glow appearance makes it all that much more real (well as real as you can get for a fake fire). The options of heat and flame are nice features.  Very nice and I highly recommend it.