Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Yes, this takes some time to assemble. Set aside a couple of hours for this. You'll want to be in a comfortable area and working on a hard, flat surface. That said, it really isn't that difficult to put together. It's like a large erector set project. I've assembled three and have purchased two additional ones to help organize my storage room. If they are assembled properly, they are sturdy and I haven't any reason to think they wouldn't carry the advertised weight load of 750 pounds. A FEW TIPS * A magnetic Philips head ratcheting screwdriver and some needle nosed pliers (to hold the bolts) are a BIG help! * Snap the plastic feet onto the bottom of the legs before you've assembled them. It's easier to do when they are still short. * Lay two of the assembled legs on the floor and set the shelves at the desired spacing. I took the jars I wanted to store and counted how many holes tall they were on the legs. This left me with some extra space on the bottom shelves which was fine with me. * Count holes on the legs when positioning shelves to make sure you haven't secured one or two corners of a shelf at a different level. * Make SURE all of the shelves are facing the same direction. The back of the shelf has a hole on the edge. (No fun discovering this after all four corners are secured.) * Only hand tighten the bolts. You want a little wiggle room to get the unit to level before you attach the braces. Even then, you'll just went to use hand tools as the areas you are working aren't large enough for power tools that might warp the unit. * Add the final two legs to the shelf corners (counting holes) while the unit is still laying on the flat surface. ABOUT BRACES *To achieve the "X" on the back, you'll have to place 4 of the ends on a single bolt and screw hole on the back of one shelf. This works best if you lay the unit face down, rather than trying to hold the braces in place while you tighten the bolt. *Stand the unit upright and check for level. Snug up all the bolts and screws and fix the braces into place following the picture on the box. FEATURES I LIKE * There are so many holes on the legs. This allows me to configure more than one unit in an "L" shape, adding more stability. I also have the option of bolting them into the wall to prevent any tipping. * I like that the shelves are adjustable to suit my needs for storage space. * The 12 inch depth of the shelves gives them a small footprint. The 30 inch length adds to this as well. * The price is such that multiple units can be joined in many configurations. NOT MY FAVORITE * The tiny spaces to fit bolts and screws. It's not impossible, just a bit tedious and time-consuming. Not a deal-breaker for me, though.