With the extension, the gate was too wide for the opening: Without it, the adjustments were set almost to the max, so I got out a hacksaw and whacked an inch or so off. Now, it fits perfectly with the extension. It withstood the attacks of a 16 month old toddler trying to get out, and the best efforts of two 40 plus pounds Brittany Spaniels to get in, yet allowed two harried cats to escape either in or out.

We just purchased this gate to use as a pet gate to keep a puppy away from the carpet during training. It has easy to read instructions and easy assembly as well as installation. We wanted a gate that was easy open as we have grandkids that would have trouble opening some gates but the latch does lock if we would need it too. So far we would recommend this gate.

We had used several different baby gates (wooden, plastic and etc), before finally settled on this one! Great construction, simple installation, convenient, easy to use and keep baby safe and away from places you don't want them to enter! Would definitely recommend to any family!

The gate's pass through works exactly as I was hoping. It's easily opened one handed. The gate itself is very sturdy. It's simple to set it up and very easy to use. I'm very happy with this product. If I decide I need a second gate, I will definitely get this one again.

We use this at the bottom of the stairs. It was easy to install, just a pressure gate. It works fine. My two complaints are one: the total area is sort of narrow. It doesn't quite stretch far enough and causes it to be a little loose. Worse part is that the actual opening is very narrow. That being said, it works well and is a great value for the money.

I had low expectation of the fit of this gate because of the many weird conditions of the bottom of our staircase. If nothing fits, I just bought this one because it's cheaper. But it turned out perfectly for us (note: we used wall protectors): 1) metal bar is thin, so it fits in a space where the clearing of the railing is only a little less than 3/4 of an inch. The edge of the rubber foot is a little outside the railing's edge, but it works, 2) our opening is 39 in, the maximum fit of this gate is 38.5 in, but because we used wall protectors, it fits no problem, without the protectors it seems fine as well, but we didn't tighten everything to try it, 3) unlike the other extra wide easy step gate we had, the hand lever has just the right amount of friction at the pivot, so if I lift it up, it stays up, it makes it easier to open the gate when I don't need to keep the kids out.

We love this gate!! We bought 2 to keep our puppy out of certain areas. They work fabulous!! Our door opening were approx. 36" wide. We just used the tension rods. They are easy for an adult or older child to open, but impossible for a toddler. Great for the price!

I use this gate to block off my pups from part of my house (cat territory)...the door makes it easy for people to get through, the height is low enough for the cats to jump over, but high enough for the pups to steer clear....great product for a great price....super easy to put together....and Wal-mart delivered it right to my house within two days of me ordering it (standard shipping too!)

We were using a wooden removable gate for our dog which was a pain, because it kept falling down all the time. Our son has one of these gates to confine his 2 dogs. It works so well for them, he suggested we get one for ours. It is so great & easy, I wish I had purchased 1 years ago.

I purchased one gate for our new home. I liked it so much I went ahead and replaced my other gates as well. Easy set up, pressure gate is durable, no one has figured out handle:-). I highly recommend. I can not speak to how the"permanent" screws work as i only use pressue gate.