After my husband helped me put together the first of eight chairs, I was able to do the rest by myself.  My husband gave me a drill driver to do the final screw tightening which really helped.  These chairs look great with my Wayfair purchase of the dining room table.  I wanted the faux leather chairs as they would be easier to clean with grandkids rather than ones with cloth.  The chairs were perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner and were stable.  I did like the firmness although they may soften up with time.