I put this dresser together by myself while watching The Walking Dead and found it to be very easy. However, you can cut the time in half if you have someone put it together with you and turn the TV off. The cost, size, and color ( I bought the black one) were the deciding factors for me. Although the gliders are plastic, the drawers slide in and out fine. The cheap plastic knobs are fine as well but some people may opt to buy better quality knobs for the draws. I understand that I can't be yanking and pulling on these drawers any kind of way because obviously the knobs and gliders are made of plastic so you have to be mindful of that in the way you choose to handle the drawers. This dresser was exactly what I needed and I may buy another one if I have the space.