Photo: Ke-Xin Li
Auckland woman Roisin Connolly is stoked to move into her new home before the festive season.
Her Christmas tree is out and decorations are up, but some key furniture is still missing before she can comfortably welcome her guests.
Specifically, she's missing an entertainment unit, a coffee table, a toy box, and two bedside tables.
And the reason?
"I won't be buying flatpacks again," Connolly said at the painful sight of half-built furniture.
Photo: Ke-Xin Li
"They can be a little bit cheaper, but a lot more stressful. I have tried and my son has tried, and my friend came over and did half of one, and everyone, everyone's finding it very difficult to do them.
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