We needed a couple of end tables for our recently-completed sun room, so I ordered one of these tables to see what it was like. It fit our needs so well that I immediately ordered a second one. For such a low price, this end table is excellent.When you open the box, the first thing that you'll notice is the packaging. If there is an award for best packaging, this receives my vote. There are 5 wooden pieces (top, 2 shelves, front, and back) and each is identified by a small lettered sticker. Each piece is wrapped in foam to prevent scratches and dings. The wrapped pieces are then nestled inside custom-fit foam pieces so there is not a bit of wasted space. A set of instructions and the hardware bag complete the contents of the shipping carton. The hardware bag is even attached to a length of red tape so it can be easily identified, something I'd never seen before.The hardware bag contains 4 smaller bags and an Allen wrench. Three of the bags are numbered, and the 4th is labeled "Extra Hardware". The assembly instructions clearly identify, by diagram and by description, each wooden piece (by its letter), and each piece of hardware (by the number of its bag).The only negative impression that I had with the entire process was with the instructions themselves. The 4 steps that together comprise "Step 1" are not very clearly written, and are therefore somewhat confusing. An assembly video would help but I never found one, either on YouTube or on the company's website (www.simpli-home.com). Between the instructions and the excellent diagrams, however, I eventually got everything put together. There is only one way that each piece of hardware can be used, so it's virtually impossible to connect the pieces incorrectly. By the way, you can view the instruction booklet for yourself on the website mentioned above.Although it's not too clearly spelled out in the instructions, you will need 3 basic tools:• a large flathead screwdriver• a smaller Phillips screwdriver (I used a battery-powered screwdriver with a Phillips head attachment instead)• a rubber mallet (I used a simple hammer instead)As mentioned, an Allen wrench is included in the hardware bag.The instructions recommend 2 people work together, but I was easily able to build both of my end tables by myself. The first table took me approximately 45 minutes to unpackage, lay out, and assemble. The 2nd table took half that time.The final product is very sturdy. It looks far more expensive than its actual price. Although some people have said its color is darker than they expected, I think it fits the "rich tobacco brown" description perfectly.I've built a lot of assemble-it-yourself furniture over the years and I have never been more satisfied as I am with these end tables.