The wood is good quality, and it looks nice when it is put together, but the instructions are difficult to understand and the holes do not line up. There are also no starter holes for the screws on the receiving side. In particular, putting in the screws to secure the tops of the smaller steps requires a smaller than normal screwdriver, and even so, it is a tough angle to put in undrilled wood screws. 

I am very handy, and have no problem assemblling large and small items, but this one required more effort and a lot of cursing before it was done. 

Pros:   The wood is good quality, and it looks nice when it is put together
Cons: Poor instructions, predrilled holes do not line up, requires more effort to put together than indicated.