Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Update: I now have 5 of these, using on other parts of the house. I built them to the sizes I need them for. I really love them but I wish it can be adjusted easier than undoing the screws instead. Other that, I love them. I purchased 3 of these and I got a good deal on them because they were either damaged packaging or may have been returned. They were in "new" condition upon receipt. I need 2.5 times the maximum length of this gate and that is why I had to purchase 3 of them. I was not sure what "autumn matte" color was and it looked darker in the picture. When I received, it looks like "golden oak." It is okay but I would have preferred it in darker color. Nonetheless, it looks pretty. For the length I need to set them as, I had to use 5 of the 6 screws for each one. Note that it comes with 6 screws. For shorter length set up, you only need 4 screws. I use these gates when I have to work (4 days a week). I have 2 Shih Tzus and one of them is aging, 13 years old now. If there are any mishaps, it would be easy to find and easier to clean my linoleum than my carpet. My dogs are not the Houdini type or jumpers so this 20" height is perfect for them and me - I can step over the gate no problem and I am only 5' 3". On the days that I am off (3 days a week), I fold them up and put it away in the spare bedroom instead of the closet. Yes, the sides fold on the sides but the length that I have them in is not something that would fit in the closet. To shorten the gates to its shortest length, I have to unscrew 5 screws and screw it back to the shortest length, which is a major inconvenience for me and I am afraid, it will wear out the screw if I do that once a week. This is why I am taking off 1 star and giving it 4 stars.