The assembly looked simple, but it was one of those where you need an extra set of hands to stabilize the item otherwise it has the domino effect of one slip up and the whole thing falls apart. Very frustrating. Once I got the slats assembled and the top rail on, it was 75% stable but you still have to hold it tight to flip over to put on the bottom rail. The holes did not line up to attach the spikes that go into the ground. The manufacturer knew this and did not fix it but rather included a drill bit for you to drill your own hole. So, in order to assemble this you need 2 people, a power screwdriver to drive the self-tapping screws and then a power drill to drill the missing holes. I am somewhat concerned about the stability of the item since it will be used outdoors. I will revise this review after a few months of use.