Revain sent too fast! I was planning on fooling around all day! My husband was away so I decided to lug the box inside. Before I knew it he was ready to go and I was vacuuming the first floor before he got home. Assembly was easy, although I think Bissell should have included instructions with the kit. I had to look them up on the internet. It really sucks up pet hair! It's a bit heavy but not as heavy as my old Electrolux and works a lot better. What I hated about Electrolux was the accessories falling out of the hangers while vacuuming. Now it has been pushed aside. My favorite vacuum cleaner will still be my 30 year old Orek. It's lightweight and does a reasonable job, but it lacks attachments. I intend to use this weekly for a deeper cleanse. It has fantastic cleaning power and great tools for cleaning tight spaces, cleaning furniture and pillows. I really like the accessory holders. They are secure but easy to put back on. The retractable cord is another convenience that I really like. All in all a great vacuum cleaner in this price range. The biggest plus is that my husband loves it! Now I can relax and watch him demonstrate!