"we bought this for our kittens when they were about 3 months old, and have had it now for about 6 months. they LOVE it, and spend most of their days chasing each other on it or sleeping on it. we have had it both in a corner and just in front of a window, and have had no problems with it swaying or tipping over. its perfect for anyone looking for furniture for their cats! i would say its probably easier to go to a store and buy it, where it is already put together rather than trying to put it together yourself!"