I seriously didnt quite realize what I was getting into with bunk bed. First of all, yes you need to wait until both boxes are here. Secondly it doesnt matter what box you unpack first because you are going to need both opened and sorted to get anywhere. I had to dig to the bottom of the second box and remove almost everything to start putting the bed together. I would have liked a few more steps. You will also absolutely need another body to hold this sucker together while you get the bolts in on step 2. You will need them at least half an hour. But in the end, I didnt need any extra tools other than one screwdriver. I think it took me five hours, but that was also with children bursting into the room and trying to help and having one shot to help calm my nerves. just what i need!
It can be done
I seriously didnt quite realize what I was getting into with bunk bed. First of all, yes you need to wait until both boxes are here. Secondly it doesnt matter what box you unpack first because you are going to need both opened and sorted to get anywhere. I had to dig to the bottom of the second box and remove almost everything to start putting the bed together. I would have liked a few more steps. You will also absolutely need another body to hold this sucker together while you get the bolts in on step 2. You will need them at least half an hour. But in the end, I didnt need any extra tools other than one screwdriver. I think it took me five hours, but that was also with children bursting into the room and trying to help and having one shot to help calm my nerves. just what i need!