1. Easy to put together. I did it by myself. But the second box (everything else but the fireplace insert) is extremely heavy. Instructions are clear as well. 2. The fireplace insert will arrive 3-5 days before the rest of the entertainment center, & your tracking will show your entertainment center has been delivered. I contacted the seller & inquired about the rest of the pieces, & they were quick to respond with the tracking number to the second box. 3. There are extra outlets & usb plug ins on the top back corner of the entertainment center, which is an unexpected bonus. 4. There are multiple color light options, & you can dim or brighten each color. 5. You can run the fireplace w/o the heat. There are 2 heat settings. And you can also adjust the speed of the flames, dim or brighten them, & set a timer for the fireplace.Overall this is perfect. It’s very sturdy, looks very high end, offers more than the standard entertainment center/tv stand, is fairly priced, & makes any space ambient & cozy. I highly recommend this entertainment center from THIS company!