I have my own mallet, that said it was easy for me to assemble, have to pay attention to picture. Easier to put caps in the right way than to get them out.! Wish I had turned the baskets out slightly rather than straight up as they would collect more light. be sure to attach legs securely and when rolling, hold at the connections, it would be good to glue legs if you want to move often as the vibrations loosen connection, it becomes heavy when full of water.