I have never built anything, so I need something simple. It took me about 3 hours to finish the product, but like I said....I didn't know what I was doing. I have completed my first one, I did put cinder block under the bottom pieces to help support the weight as many said. It is 10 foot long to fit my deck area and 4 foot tall. I did use another set to put a brace on top, simply because I was not sure  if the sides would bow out, and I connected with a 2 x 4. This will also serve to hold the tarp even. I have purchased 3 more sets and am very happy with the product.