The instructions say that it should be assembled by two adults, but I found it easy enough to do by myself, even as a small woman. All the parts are light, and no tools are needed. However, although the instructions say that it's easy to fold up, it's a bit of a hassle to take it apart again after assembling it. I think I'll probably just leave it as it is, but I don't think it takes up much space, so I'm okay with that. I do wish it could be folded up with the touch of a button, though. However, it's lighter than the stainless steel one I was using before, so it's easy to move around. I think the laundry dries normally.