Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I expected a difficult assembly/installation based upon product reviews but I didn't find it hard. The instructions were pretty clear and there weren't a lot of parts. I had no problem tightening the five small screws with the included hex keys. I'm 5'4", generally handy, and it took maybe 25 minutes. My shower is small (56" wide) but the curved rod still adds a noticeable amount of room inside. I wasn't sure whether I should place the rod further back into the shower to offset the outward curve. I found it wasn't necessary and put it where my old straight rod was. Some websites recommend placing it 3" further back from straight rods but my guess is that this matters more with larger showers where rod will extend further out; you'll have to try it out to find the best placement. The outer lip of my toilet bowl is 8.5" away from my tub. It was enough room to have the end caps 1" back from the tile edge and still maintain good room between it and the curtain. I just installed it tonight so I don't know how it'll hold up in terms of rust. If it does last then it definitely deserves a five-star rating for its price. I understand that some people had issues with faulty parts but I wouldn't be overly concerned about that. Amazon has a stellar replacement/reimbursement policy. Just contact them (not necessarily the seller) if something goes wrong. Oh, I got it in "Heritage Bronze" and was pleased that it is indeed a shade of brown - not black like so many other products claiming to be "oil rubbed bronze"! Tips: -The instructions don't specify this but the mounting brackets (parts A & B) ship inside the end caps (part E). The first step is that you simply pop them out. I used a flat head screwdriver. -Slide curtain rings onto the bar before you connect the two rod pieces. Hang the curtain afterward. -Tighten the rod so it's temporarily secure, use a level to confirm it's level, then do the final tightening. The other products you see in the picture are Two-Layered Embroidered Fabric Shower Curtain with Attached Valance (Off-White and Gold) in Chocolate Brown and Heavy Duty Roller Shower Curtain Rings, Oil Rubbed Bronze Clipperton RollerRings®, Set of 12.