This product was relatively simple to assemble and really does help keep litter off the floor.  We just use the hose attachment on the vacuum to clean out the extra litter that the kitties leave behind.  Our 2-month-old kittens had no trouble figuring how to get in and out of it and it really does hide the box nicely.  My only complaint is that the lid does not quite fit flush against the sides when it's closed, but you can't tell that unless you are specifically looking for that by getting down on the floor.