Convenience Concepts 8043391DFTW Bookshelf Driftwood Review

I bought this and while it was very easy to assemble it was even easier to take apart. One night my wife and I heard a cracking noise and ran into the living room to find the second bottom shelf had cracked on the screws and the books were now lying on the floor. There was nothing heavy on that shelf, and I would say there were indeed heavier books on the shelf above. It was just poorly made so now it's a waste of money. Before you think, well, he just doesn't know how to put this together…

I was concerned reading reviews that it was difficult to assemble because I am disabled; My legs are about 50% worn out and I can't get up without holding on to something. I assembled it myself in about an hour and 15 minutes. The hardest part was putting it back in place after reassembling. The side panels don't really have enough strength for that. I managed it, but it wasn't easy - it's best to do it in stages - getting off the floor onto a piece of furniture like a sofa or chair, then…

Based on some reviews I was a bit worried it wouldn't be very reliable. I'm usually scared of buying things like this online because you can't see the quality. It has become a very solid piece. I'm an engineer by trade so the Ikea instructions don't bother me either, but I was happy that the assembly instructions are very good and easy to follow. I assembled the shelf in about half an hour. Comments about glue are appropriate - it seems that they really are not enough. Granted I added too much…