Putting this together was more difficult than anything I've put together from Ikea. There are fewer steps than what I'm used to, but the instructions were very unclear. I still cannot figure out how to put the hinge for the lid on. The screws just would not go in very well either. I put it together myself. Maybe it would not have been so bad with some help. I don't know. The screw covers do not stay in place. I will probably have to glue them together. Other than assembly difficulties, the bench is nice. I put in my entryway to hide my kids outdoor toys. It really helped clean this area up! This bench seems sturdy. The only exception is the bottom piece is flimsy, but I'm not too worried about it. Overall, this is the best bench I've found for the price. It was just what I was looking for.