Assembling a household item, from a tiny toy to a large piece of furniture, can be challenging. Maybe you’ve confronted unfamiliar tools, missing or extra parts, or confusing diagrams. Or maybe you are the person whom others call for help. Think back … Did you learn applicable skills as a child? Have you bought products that require assembly, or do you avoid them? Do you follow the instructions or ignore them? Are you handy or hapless? What was your greatest assembly triumph or fiasco? Share your Some Assembly Required stories forward. Start Writing