This kitchen island has been a lifesaver!  It has given me much-needed storage and workspace and makes an attractive addition to the kitchen.  I'm a late middle-aged woman and I was able to assemble it by myself.  It comes with diagrams but not instructions so be careful to note the front and the back of the cabinet (the back has grooves on the bottom piece that are not visible in the diagram.) It's not the simplest piece to assemble but if you take your time and keep in mind that the back will have a panel to drop in when you're near the finish line, you shouldn't have any trouble.  I had to undo a few steps because I didn't pay attention to the groove but the cabinet is definitely worth the time and money because it has made my kitchen much more functional.