After reading all the reviews on this product I was a bit concerned about just how long it was going to take me to assemble this product. When it finally arrived I was extremely relieved. I really don't know why so many people are having such a difficult time; the product comes with Detailed instructions and even illustrates each step. Assembly was no problem it all, What I don't like about the product? It seems a bit unsturdy, i'm a bit nervous about moving it. Also, the logs in the fireplace arrived broken. If your looking for a fireplace that actually looks like a fire, this is not your best bet, I actually laughed the first time I turned it on and saw what the 'fire' looked like