I bought this to help organize the top of our washer/dryer and so I could have a place to do touch-up ironing. The pieces were well-packed in Styrofoam and every corner was protected with hard plastic guards, so it arrived in perfect condition. Assembly was a bit challenging because it was just me, so I tackled it on and off throughout a Saturday, one piece at a time as the glue needed to set up for the wooden dowels, anyway. The instructions were easy to follow and it fit perfectly on top of my machines. The only hitch was that the light strip wouldn't turn on, but I requested a replacement and that will be an easy fix when I get it. The outlet in the center is perfect for plugging in my iron when I need it, and I can store the iron and the mini board (purchased separately) on the shelving. I have all my laundry supplies organized on the shelves, and I really like having the solid shelf backing so things won't fall off behind the machines anymore. Now I have a nice big counter I can use for folding and pressing. It looks great, wipes down easily, and is very functional. I'm glad I got it! Well worth the cost and the time to assemble.
