this is a 2 person job. I did it solo and it took me about 8 hours. when connecting things do not tighten nuts and bolts all the way. Leave room for adjustment, as me.tal is not completely straight. the stairs took the longest. the instructions are trash. which is why it probably took me so long to put it together. I buy a lot of things from Walmart that I have to put together so I'm used to it. get yourself a USB extension cord because it will be needed for the LED lights that come with it. thinking about removing the rail on the outside for the stairs as my hips are too big to fit, I have to turn sideways. I am liking the frame so far. it is larger and smaller than it looks in the pictures, like there's no way to fit a couch under it, would have to be so small. the dimensions and proportions are off. but am still enjoying it. oh fyi the boxes are huge 2 long rectangular pieces that probably weigh about 100 lbs a piece. definitely recommend two people lift and carry.