Although it was very easy to figure out HOW to assemble it, actually putting it together wasn't that easy. The holes on the top posts were not drilled straight. This made the top step difficult to install. It took a while for the bolt to go through the holes and after I did that the nuts wouldn't go into the slot. On one side I was able to maneuver to get it working, but on the other side there is only one screw as the nut doesn't go in. I only mention this because those who don't have the right tools or don't know how to fix the problem can't follow these steps. The steps look great and look like they will hold up well.