This shelving unit was so easy to assemble. It recommends two people, I did it by myself. I like that it came with gloves and a mallet, that's where the only cons come in, the gloves are very small, I have small hands and they barely fit me and do yourself a favor and use a 16 oz rubber mallet, it works so much better than the one included. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone.