Let me preface this by saying I’m not using this for files. I needed a side-table (of sorts) for my bedroom that was locking. I originally wanted black, but the white actually looks like a normal piece of furniture in my room vs a file cabinet! Win!I have an epic ton of stuff in here! Two 5.5 foot tall shelving units have been stored and organized in these three drawers! It has changed the entire look of my room! So much more organized, and it is locked away (out of sight and mind).To give you an idea, I have almost an entire drawer dedicated to snacks of all kinds (if you’re a parent you get it). ;)Building it was okay… my son and I put it together in about 3 hours total. The primary issue we had was the provided screwdriver was the wrong size (it was a #1 and they were #2 screws). So if you get this cabinet just know you will need a different driver. We had a heck of a time not stripping the screws until we figured it out. Ratcheting screwdriver is even more handy if you have one.One more thing I have to mention is regarding installing the drawers. They have you take the slides apart to attach to the drawers (and then reinstall them to put the drawers in). This (I would say) is pretty hard to do alone. Both tracks have to be slid to the front (the inside slides) and you have to ensure both tracks CLICK before pushing in the rest of the way. If one side or the other does not, the drawer will not reattach (and fall).Additionally, the slides/tracks are covered with a VERY sticky substance (oil or lubrication of some kind) that is hard to get off of your hands. It reminds me of tree sap.I would recommend you use gloves for this part. That, and when you take the slides apart prior to attaching to the drawers, be sure to set them on a clean, dry surface (as they will pick up dirt/debris because of this sticky substance). You also want to be sure to separate the pieces (left and right) because it does matter which side the slides go on (and they are not labeled). :)Oh, and it would be remiss of me to not mention that it is MUCH easier to put the top on the unit if you do this upside-down (meaning you put the top on the floor and put the cabinet on top to secure).The holes lined up much better this way.The only and I mean ONLY complaint I have, is the inner track of the cabinet. When you’re putting the top on, it’s very difficult to screw those side back ones in (as they are maybe 2 cm back from/ basically under the tracks). With the longer #2 screwdriver we found at the very end of the build I was able to get these in, but not until then. That #1 screwdriver was not going to get that in (and not at a slight angle either).All that said, I would (without a doubt) get another one of these cabinets! Even with the little difficulties we faced, it is an amazing piece of furniture!So, if you’re looking for a 3-drawer lateral file cabinet, this is the one you want. Yes you have to build it, but it is worth it (and it’s solid).

This is a very sturdy file cabinet. This is my second time purchasing it. It was mostly easy to assemble, and works great. The drawers lock as they are supposed to, and they open and close smoothly. The joints are tight, and it came with a screwdriver. It took me about 1 1/2 hours to assemble it. I recommend it. Also, customer support is fast and efficient. They emailed me the correct assembly manual within minutes when I asked for it digitally.

But you have to put the whole thing together yourself. I entered an IKEA nightmare. I'm usually pretty good about putting things together but since I wasn't expecting this to be one of them it kind of messed up the vibe LOL! It's heavy so getting it up the stairs was fun but i thought-all I have to do is open the box and slide it into the space I made for it but that was not to be. I'm a senior so maybe all my pistons weren't firing today IDK. It took me 45 minutes to figure out how to build the drawers. You don't need any screws and I was trying to figure out how you got everything to stay in place without screws. The instructions just seemed confusing when it came to building the drawers but once you figure out one you'll get the rest done in no time. I'm going to go soak in an epsom salt bath now. My knees, my back...but it seems solid once you get it all together. Time will tell, for it and my body parts...

Drawers difficult to open/close.Had to google directions for building as there were none.Loud when opening/closing.

easy to put together

We needed a secure (locking) cabinet for files in my office. I thought this was a great deal... not realizing assembly was required. Overall it took me roughly 2 hours to assemble, without the aid of another person, and without needing a powered driver - though that may have saved me about a half hour, if it fit - clearance is tight. What I can say is that all of the problems that folks have mentioned are ones that I experienced, and here are the ways to resolve them:1. As with any assembly-required piece, check all your parts before you start assembling. Be aware that the included screwdriver CAN be used to complete this - I did it. However, you will need to be VERY careful and go slow so you don't strip out a screw head - you only have 2 extras.2. Check out the seller's YouTube video - they included info about their YouTube channel with the instructions. If you can't find them just go to YT and look for "Yitahome". Watch the video all the way through - it's only 3:11 minutes, well worth having it up so you can watch and pause between steps.3. Some of the directions in the written manual are in a different order than the video. Follow the video and use the printed manual as a secondary reference (see below regarding part M)4. The following tips are based on the instruction manual that came with mine, so yours may be different: * Step 2 - they have you assemble the back before attaching it to the sides. I found that made things difficult and ended up taking them apart and attaching each side of the back to the corresponding side piece, then attaching the backs in the center. This allowed me to use my body weight and the provided screwdriver to attach the sides. * when you get to step 4, skip and do step 5, then come back to 4. Putting the bottom panel in is a real struggle - it feels like it's not going to fit. Watch the video multiple times - you will get it and you won't have to force it. I tried forcing it once and ended up almost getting it irreversibly stuck. Again take your time. * step 6 has you putting the top on and going under it to put the screws in - don't bother. Flip the whole thing over so the cabinet is on top of the top. This allows you, again, to use body weight to get the screws in. *The drawer glides are not labeled - so you need to look at them to figure out which ones go on which side. * when you assemble the drawers - the video is lacking anything regarding part M - which is the inside of the drawer front. Put this in BEFORE you put the back of the drawer in - it'll prevent the front ends of the drawer sides from trying to fold in. *Attaching the glides to the drawers - several people mentioned that the top drawer is too tall. I ran into this as well and found a video in another review - you really have to manhandle the glides and pull up HARD until they snap loudly into place. Once I did that the drawers all closed fine. Another tip for the drawers - as long as you have the glides lined up with the part INSIDE the body of the cabinet, you can push them in even if they feel like they're binding up - just be firm and push evenly on both sides. A couple in/out motions and they slide beautifully.If you've done DIY assembled furniture you should have NO problem doing this in a couple of hours max.