The patio set is sturdy, comfortable and great looking. While that's the case putting it together is painful if you don't have tools of your own or you aren't mechanically inclined. The MFG boxes items funky and there are multiple items in the box as well as 1 visual instruction manual in every box with many bolts and washers. The issue at hand is that you have to guess which part of the furniture you're working on as it's not clear when you open the box. I would pay for pro-setup unless you have tools and/or are mechanically inclined.