Solar lights arrived well packaged and in perfect condition. The instructions were easy to follow so, assembling and installing them was quick and easy! I started in the morning so the lights would have all day to charge in the sun. After positioning them where I wanted along my driveway and walkway, I used a rubber mallet to put the stake portion in the ground where it was somewhat hard for me. I was able to put most of them in by hand where the ground was moist so wetting the ground first in hard spots would work also. Lastly, still following the directions, I placed the decorative lantern portion on without any problems. The whole process took less than an hour. I am so pleased with my purchase! They look great during the day and beautiful at night, lighting a driveway and walkway to my front steps.