We've had a huge issue with the dogs sneaking to the dining room to potty and I've used a retractable gate in the past because I like opening up the walkway to the rest of the house when we have parties or guests over. Needless to say, it didn't last a month before it broke. This one, however, I can tell is going to last a VERY long time! I comes with steel bracers for the joints so you really don't even need need the adhesive stabilizers because those braces keep it from wiggling and they are super solid and snug! I've tried rocking it from the top and the bottom and that thing isn't going anywhere! It still allows me to remove it when people are over as well. Installation took about 15 mins and I did it by myself so you can too. The bars are very close together and unless you have a small kitten, they're not getting through it. Adjusting it was very easy and the beveled lip at the bottom keeps you from tripping over it. I love that it opens both ways and you can keep it open if needed. I've slammed the door several times to see if it would budge and I can safely say, it did not! My only concern is the swinging door maybe to narrow for my bigger friends but again, I can easily just remove the entire gate all together. I highly recommend this gate, I know the price is a little high but for the safety and stability factors alone, I'd buy it over and over if needed!