We just recently purchased a home with a pool, so I definitely wanted something to keep my 5 yr and 14 month old safe. Nothing replaces a careful eye and attention, but installing this fence sure gave me some piece of mind! Additionally, we purchased the self closing gate to bring it all together. My husband did all the work himself in two days. He recommends getting the drill guide as it helped him a lot. The sections are secured together by a little latching system that I still to this day have trouble releasing, so I'm not too worried about my kids separating them. We have had this fence up for 7 months now and it's going strong and withstanding the abuse the kids give it. My husband has attached labels to each section so that when he removes them- for parties and such, he can replace the sections with ease back in their rightful places. If you want to secure your pool this is for you. It is sturdy and will keep your kids out!