AWFULLLL preparation. Be prepared to have to pre-drill all your holes and inspect all the pieces of the cheap wood this company includes. You can build this yourself for cheaper but probably like myself, some people just do not have the time and labor to do so. We order these kits, thinking it's a quick fix. Nope. Took us 2 days to build. Very cheap wood and I don't plan on this set lasting 2 years with the quality. Unfortunate for the price they charge smh.