Yesterday with the help of my sister we were able to put this product together successfully and I was quite pleased with the outcome. A couple of things I would see as improvements to the product--first off, better instructions as to the best way to assemble the gazebo. The instructions were simply a diagram. Second suggestion, make sure all bars fit into the octopus looking piece in the middle before just assembling--there was a piece that needed a little filing to fit in. Finally, there were several nuts that did not screw onto the bolts provided, therefore we had to make a trip to the hardware store to complete. Also, make sure to have a ratchet for quicker assembly. I used a #10. Again this gazebo looks beautiful, and since I'm in Florida, will be up year round. I am concerned about the construction of the fabric as some of the seams you could see the needle penetrations which kind of concerned me that they might be susceptible to tears. We shall see.