Its not quite done. I still have to wrap the siskel rope inside on the pole. And a few other minor things. But I have been patient long enough and so haven't the cats. The have been going down cellar all week checking on hubbys progress. He made holes on each level so they can climb through or sit and bat at each other! The wood was free, left over stuff from BIL whos a contracter. The carpet was new that a friend gave us . All we bought was the rope $5.00 and a box of staples $4.75. and a few screws. The cats love it so far!