Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I read the other reviews before purchasing. To be honest, I thought some buyers were being unrealistic about their expectations. Yes, this product takes some work to put together. No, it's not fine furniture. Yes, if you assemble it wrong, or carelessly, it will squeak. Yes, I have an above average set of woodworking skills. But I think a lot can be done during assembly that affects the quality. Even if you're already using this product, you can take the cover off and retighten bolts. Here's some things that will help to insure a quality assembly: 1. Build it right-side up. It is possible to assemble the pieces incorrectly. 2. If your bolts won't go in the holes, look to see if some of the long staples are blocking the hole. (They assembled the ends after they drilled the holes) Judicious use of a hammer will bend the soft staples out of the way. 2. Tighten the nuts securely. Then let it sit overnight. The wood fibers will compress, and the nuts will loosen slightly. Tighten again. If you hear wood cracking, that's too tight--back off some. 3. Consider using glue in your assembly. This will help prevent squeaks. Titebond III is available at the big box stores. 4. Use a rafter square to make everything nice. If you don't have one, you can measure the diagonals with a tape measure to ensure squareness. Both diagonals should be equal. 5. If this will receive a lot of use, and you want it to last, consider reinforcing the assembly. One buyer added additional slats. I'm more an overkill kind of guy, so I added two sheets of 5mm plywood, covering the top and bottom.It took some time and cost around $20, but I'm convinced it will never squeak. 6. Spend some time sanding the rough corners with sanding block. The cover will last longer. If you're one of those people who experience a lot of shipping damage, try making friends with your UPS driver. A cold drink on a hot day goes a long way. I would buy this product again, and I would recommend it to a friend.