Furniture Assembly: Not as Simple as It Looks
- Mike Long
- Apr 30
- 1 min read
We’ve all been there — standing over a pile of wooden panels, unlabeled screws, and vague instructions, wondering where it all went wrong. Flat-pack furniture promises simplicity, but when it comes time to assemble, frustration sets in fast.
At Vancouver Handy Pros, we get frequent calls from homeowners who tried (and sometimes failed) to put together furniture themselves. Here’s why even “simple” assembly is often best left to a pro.
The Hidden Challenges of DIY Furniture Assembly
Furniture from retailers like IKEA, Wayfair, and Structure can seem deceptively straightforward. But many pieces involve:
Dozens (sometimes hundreds) of parts
Confusing, picture-only instructions
Tiny hardware that’s easy to strip or lose
Multiple required tools
Heavy lifting or awkward angles
We often show up to fix furniture that’s been assembled backwards, over-tightened, or left half-done due to missing pieces or time constraints. And once a part is damaged — it’s often game over.
Why Hiring a Pro Makes Sense
Our team assembles furniture day in and day out. What takes most people 3–4 hours, we can often complete in one — with precision and care.
Benefits of hiring Vancouver Handy Pros:
Fast, frustration-free setup
Proper alignment, spacing, and hardware use
Safe handling of large or heavy items
No stress over missing tools or parts
Disposal of packaging (optional)
From beds and dressers to office desks, bookshelves, patio sets, and more — we build it right the first time.
When Time Is Money, Let a Pro Handle It
Instead of spending your weekend squinting at an instruction manual, let us handle the heavy lifting — literally and figuratively.
Or visit our Furniture Assembly Service Page
