This overall was very easy to put together. The only exception to that was the bottom. It folds in half so trying to hold it flat while getting the screw to go through into the hole, holding the post at the bottom and tightening the screw all at the same time was a bit difficult. Once my husband held the bottom piece flat for me, it was together in seconds.I had a scratching post when I first got the cats last year and it was horrible. The carpet shed all over the house, even when not in use. So I was glad to find this had a very tight, indoor/outdoor type carpet which should not shed at all. The top post has sisal rope which the cats love to use their claws on. The bottom has a hanging dingle bell with a hole on each side, not just the front. My two cats love to get on each side and bat the ball back and forth through the two holes.This is tall enough for them to stretch out fully and get a good scratch, which makes them happy. The piece looks nice and blends well with the furniture, which makes me happy. And while big enough to be sturdy, it is small enough to fit into a corner out of the way. Overall, everyone is happy with it. I only wish I had found it earlier.