Awesome canopy!!!Fairly simple to install. My husband was able to complete the entire thing solo in about an hour. I ordered the green to match the trim work on my house and deck, and the color was just as expected. It looks lovely!He Only needed help lifting it, to transfer it over to the permanent spot.Instructions I felt were a little bit confusing, but He was able to figure it out, with some common sense.The Stability of it, is very good.., It's solid enough to stand alone..but if your looking for a more permanent install, get weight anchors that you can fill with sand. They are usually available at any local hardware store, we have had some strange weather here in New England, over the past few years, now that it’s weighed down I do feel much better about it..The built in Led lights are a great addition, and bright enough for nighttime usage, but I also added some additional lighting, pretty solar string lights, that now not only look amazing, but add even more function for the night time usage as well.. The side shelves are very Strong and very handy, Great to hold condiments and seasonings..I would totally recommend this to friends looking to spend minimal money for some shade while cooking. Seeing that more permanent solutions run near and over $1,000 Im totally content with this instead. Very Happy Customer!!