Are your benches assembled when they arrive, or is there some DIY involved?

Ah, a question I hear almost as often as "will you hold my coffee?" (spoiler: I don’t have hands, but I’d try). Let me put your mind at ease—and your tool kit at the ready.

No, my friend, I do not arrive fully assembled. I greet you as a flat pack of possibilities: a bundle of wooden beams, screws, dowels, and a whisper of sawdust. Yes, there is DIY involved. But don’t let that word scare you.

Think of it as a puzzle where the final picture is me—a sturdy, loyal bench ready to hold your books, your bottom, or your tired feet after a long garden day. I come with instructions that are written by someone who actually wants you to succeed (no missing steps or hieroglyphics). And the tools? Just a common screwdriver or Allen key. No power drills required, unless you’re in a mood to feel mighty.

Why not pre-assembled? Because shipping me whole would be like trying to mail a bear—bulky, expensive, and likely to scratch your doorframe. A flat pack keeps me safe, reduces shipping costs, and gives you the joy of saying, “I made this.” And honestly, isn’t there a little pride in tightening the last screw and realizing you’ve created a sitting throne?

So, yes—you’ll need to do some DIY. But I promise, it’s the friendly kind. The kind that rewards you with a bench that knows the gentle pressure of your hands during its birth. And when I’m done, I’ll never complain about your weight, your paint choices, or the time you spilled coffee on me. Now, go get your screwdriver. Let’s meet halfway—in a box, full of hope.