This cart was not too difficult to put together, but timely. Maybe 4-6 hours. It is very nice and lots of room. We have a small kitchen, so really helped with storage. I do love the way the extra drop leaf top snaps into place when pulled up, unlike other leafs where you have to prop up on post that you manually have to turn underneath leaf. The leaf is very sturdy and can handle the weight of the work needed while preparing large meals. Very happy with my cart after researching for weeks before purchasing this one.