Monday, March 31, 2014

Schulte Double Cabinet Shelf, White

Schulte Double Cabinet Shelf, WhiteI really love this shelf. I use it in my cupboard for my plates and bowls. They are very well made and also stronger and sturdier than the ones I used to get from WalMart. You won't go wrong with this one.

We bought this because all of our stuff in our tiny freezer would fall out every time we would open our freezer. I was hoping the support would prevent the stacked food from falling over. This did the job perfectly. We are very pleased.

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There are many products like this but this one fit my tight space and for the smaller dishes. It is just right.

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I purchased this to go with a kitchen island that had no inside shelves. I subsequently cancelled the island because it was too big so decided to use this in my bathroom cabinets which do not have shelves. Lots of wasted space under the sink counter in the bathroom and this helped me create height to utilize more space (I sure needed more storage). Although it's a bit smaller than I anticipated, it serves it's purpose nicely. I'm thinking of ordering more because I have 4 more doors under the counter that sure could use this extra shelving. They are good quality and can take a bit of weight nicely. Sure, they're not pretty but since they are inside a cupboard I don't care because they solved a big problem for me.

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Have a smaller refrigerator so the freezer-space needs to be maximized. I couldn't be happier with the size. Allows two ice-trays on top...then I can use the middle shelf for whatever else. Won't get rusty-looking because it's coated, too. Very pleased.

Mission style 38"w 5 shelf Bookshelf

Mission style 38'w 5 shelf Bookshelf, FIVE-SHELF, WALNUTI do not have mission stlye furniture in my home. So I did not order this unit because it matched my decor. I ordered it because it was hands down the sturdiest unit I could find after doing about 4 hours of comparing different units on different sites.

I was not disappointed, I have this shelf loaded to the gils and it takes the load like it is made of iron. For the money it is the best.

In addition even though mission is not my style this unit is totally finished front, back, sides, top and bottom in a very desirable color of wood, very fine finish and finished on all edges, nicely rounded shelf edges all added to make this a very attractive unit that would fit well in a country decor , mission, and less formal more comfy laid back feel. Great unit at a decent price. Would buy again.

This is one great little bookcase. Comes in flat in a long box and goes together in about one hour. Can't ask more for the price!

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I just unpacked and put together the first of two of these shelves. I would bet money that these are NOT made of oak but are just a honey oak color. I wonder what kind of wood it is? Still, it looks pretty nice, went together in just over an hour and will serve my purpose. I feel like I was duped though. Description leads one to believe that the "Hardwood and hardwood veneer construction" is oak. Being something other than oak and made in Thailand, they might not be such a good value after all.

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Bell'O Color Accented Flat Panel Audio Video System - Glass, Steel - Black

Bell'O Color Accented Flat Panel Audio Video System - Glass, Steel - Black
  • Accommodates most flat panel TVs up to 58" and130 lbs. weight capacity
  • 6mm glass with universal mount
  • Usable top and bottom shelves
  • Weight capacity of each lower shelf: 50 lbs.
  • Easy assembly and installation

I recently received this table and put it together with almost no problem. The one issue I have with it was that the metal pieces that are used to hide the cables came bent in several spots. I don't think it was due to the shipping because it was packaged pretty well but just due to poor craftsmanship. I was able to bend the pieces back into shape but doing this degrades the metal even further. I only took off one star for this because it was just the cable management brackets and not the table itself.

Also, the price is a bit steep for such a simple design but I do find that it accents the Samsung Touch of Color televisions well. I have noticed that it looks a bit unsteady but it hasn't given me any problems yet so I guess it's just due to what only appears to be a lack of reinforcement to the back of the table. Overall I think I made a good choice on the purchase and would recommend it to others, so as long as they're not too picky with the simplicity of the product.

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This bell'o flat panel stand is very nice. The shipping package/box was in very good condition so no problem there. The directions are a little tedious but again no problem there. It does take two people to hang the tv but I put the entire stand together alone. The allen wrench tools in the box are all you need for tools and worked like a charm.

I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a high quality flat panel stand.

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I purchased this unit along with a Samsung LN52A650 HDTV. It goes great with the TV, but I feel it was a bit over priced. It took time to put together and the allen wrenches that come along with the unit are not the best quality. Make sure you have a good set a wrenches just in case. The shelfing of the unit is glass, so I would not recommend it if you have small children.

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Be careful when purchasing this product. I bought it to go along with the Samsung LN52B750 Touch of Color LCD. I was concerned that this was Red TOC and the new tvs are Grey TOC. However, my call to Bello confirmed that they were not introducing a grey version anytime soon. But this is not my complaint. My complaint is that it does not appear to be designed for the 2009 models of Samsung. In the paperwork, it mentions ten different configurations for the tv set up. My samsung did not match. The issue is that the screw holes on the back of the tv for the brackets are 16" apart in both width and height. The width works fine for the bracket but the height does not match the 12" design of the stand. There is no way to adjust the height of the screws on the stand that the tv brackets are supposed to rest on. So either, you are only using one bracket on the tv connected to the stand which does not seem ideal or you have to come up with a clever way to tweak it. I chose the latter and basically set the top bracket in place, set two vertical brackets outside the top screws but angled in to screw into the lower set of screws. The lower horizontal bracket was then attached to the vertical brackets (not the tv) and placed 12" below the top bracket so that I have two brackets resting on the stand. It was a pain to figure out and then align everything.

The solution I came up with seems to work fine. And the tv looks great on the stand with space on the top shelf for a center channel and side speakers. So I really have no complaint with the stand itself other than the initial configuration and lack of instructions to match the Samsung configuration. I will be placing a call into Bello to find out their solution.

Bell'O improved the design of this stand about 18 months ago. The newer version (which I recently bought) is very sturdy and very easy to assemble. It uses a new mounting system that holds the TV on a single large pin that makes mounting and swiveling the TV extremely easy (important to B860 owners wanting to redirect the center-of-screen buzz).

The picture at the top of this product page is for the original version. Go to the Bell'O web site for pictures of the newer version.

I recommend this stand for anyone looking at a Samsung TOC large panel TV.

Packaging is still not great: the outside cardboard of mine was in a shambles, although there was enough interior packaging (mostly foam) to protect all the parts from damage.

Winsome Verona Storage Bench, Walnut with Fabric Baskets

Winsome Verona Storage Bench, Walnut with Beige BasketsI do like this bench but I found that my entryway space is larger than I expected so this bench looks a little small in it. My own fault for not doing a better job with measurements. The bench arrived quickly (with Prime) and in very good condition. It was very easy to put together and didn't have any problems with the instructions. So far the bench is very sturdy.

I bought this for shoe storage and for a place to sit in order to put the shoes on. I found the black bins to be smaller than expected and my husband cannot easily fit his shoes inside of the bin. I am a size 7 and can fit 1 pair of sneakers, slippers and 2-3 pairs of summer flat sandals (plenty for me). I decided to swap out the black bins for larger baskets I had so now I have 2 longer baskets on the bottom and 2 smaller baskets on the shelf for my son's shoes (small at this point).

Overall, this is a very nice bench for the price.

This bench is beautiful and easy to assemble. I put it together in approximately 30 minutes. My only (minor) complaint is that it has a slight shake if you wiggle side-to-side while sitting on it. However, the bench is very solid. I'm ordering a second one for my boys' bedroom.

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I ordered this for my front doorway. It looks great, was easy to put together by my self. The shelf can either be at the top or the bottom, I put it on the bottom and adult shoes fit easily on the shelf for neater storage.

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Bench came well packaged, with no damage. I was able to put it together in 30min by myself. Everything fit nicely. I did have to dig out a bit of glue from the track for the back board, so check for it. It held up under 250lbs sitting on it, so it's sturdy although I wouldn't "plop" on it.

I would've given this 5 stars if not for a problem with the included cloth storage bins. When I picked one of them up to open it, the handle and some of the material came off in my hand.

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It was easy enough to put together, and we've had it now for several years. It's survived abuse by a small child, a move, and daily use. I'd definitely buy it again.

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PLATEAU Z-5A B Metal and Wood Audio Stand, Black Oak Finish

PLATEAU Z-5A B Metal and Wood Audio Stand, Black Oak FinishI usually like all products I get, and its true, I do like this product...once I got it built. Putting it together required more than I was prepared for. There are 4 pictures to look at only. When you are putting the shelves on, you must do it with the rack upside down which means someone must hold the shelves in place when another person screws them in. Screwing them in is no walk in the park. The other racks are right on top of the tiny little holes that are starters. Luckily, I had a friend over who had an attachment for a power drill which meant I could do it from the side in an "L" style while putting the screws in. Im not saying its impossible, but I could not even come close to doing it with a screw driver. I could barely do it with a power drill, but then again, I admit this isnt my strong suit.

The good: Once its built, it is really a nice audio rack. Set it up on the side of the wall next to a mounted tv over the fire place. I am glad I got this rack, and even more glad that I was able to get it built without breaking it...I did break off two screws into each rack. Also, be careful when putting racks on. There are little holes that should face backwards so you can put the plate on the back...I didnt do this and was not about to re do them. But no harm, still looks good. Hope this helps.

This product does everything I hoped it would do. It's sturdy and stylish, with out having to break the bank to get it. I highly recommend it.

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Substantially as advertised and illustrated. A right-angle power screwdriver is a great help during assembly, as conventional length manual and power drivers do not fit easily between shelves.

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This rack takes some time to put together but really looks good when put into service. My suggestion is to not install the plastic wire management panel, it is really vestigial and more in the way.

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Put a Yamaha 473 in between the first and second shelf to leave the top clean to pile disk and stuff on but only about 1/4" left above little worried about it running hot. Overall pretty sturdy built takes a little while to put together but everything fit good.

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

SEI 4-Column Cherry Media Shelf with 20 Storage Cubbies

SEI 4-Column Cherry Media Shelf with 20 Storage CubbiesIf I had a 'do over', I simply would not buy this unit. It is a really cheaply made piece of furniture. The shelves are not made of MDF but rather that chip board stuff that splits real easy. The horizontal shelves and vertical dividers are slotted 'egg crate' style which forms the cubicles when assembled. That idea is ok but since the shelves are made from 1/2" chip board the outer half of each shelf seems flimsy and easy to break off since it is not supported or secured in any way shape or form. The weight of CD's or DVD's won't break a shelf but I think if you accidently hit one hard enough with your hand the shelf will break off. The cubicles are actually too deep for CD's or DVD's. You get the impression of reaching into a hole to get the CD. I have seen this item for $145 and $200 on Amazon. I paid $145 for mine and I feel like I paid about twice what it is worth. If I had paid $200 for it I would be peaved!

Not to totally bash the product I will say that it looks okay, but only just barely okay and that would be from a distance. It does have a lot of storage space which it about the best thing going for it. If you want a nice quality product that will last years and years this is probably not the unit. If you are looking for cheap, then buy the $145 version and be happy. I would not recommend this unit to any one I know so therefore I will not recommend it to you either. I would rate it 1-1/2 stars but since that is not an option I'll round up to 2 stars. I wish I had a 'do over'.....really.

This looks really nice assembled and I have gotten several compliments on it. It is pretty good quality, but it could have been a little nicer for the price. There are some imperfections in the finish, small gaps where shelves connect and the underside of the top shelf is unfinished, but from a few feet away, these are barely visible. It was easy to assemble, heavy and stable even on carpet. It does come with straps to attach it to the wall, but I did not need to use them. You will probably want to use them if you have children. The box was pretty beat up when I received it, but the item was packed so well that it was not damaged.

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Ever hear the old expression "you get what you pay for?" I have assembled stuff like this before, so no problem for me, but the instructions are not great. I had to back out the cam bolts slightly or they did not line up with the cam locks. The finish is very thin, the top was slightly scratched, and I will probably apply another coat of cherry Minwax from the hardware store to the top. On the plus side, the backing was actually wood instead of cardboard-type. All in all, it looks nice once assembled, and for the price, it's not bad at all.

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I think after all is said and done the unit itself looks good. It was a pain is the butt to put together. We put the unit together, after much difficulty, only to find out that the back for the item was not flush with the rest of the unit. There was a gap between the top piece and the vertical pieces. With some gorilla wood glue and clamps we were able to fix it. Also the cam bolts/screws are horrible that come with the unit. My suggestion, go to your hardware store and buy your own. They are cheap, like 2-3 dollars for a set of 5-6. Once all was said an done however my girlfriend and I love the piece. Perfect for putting your dvd's in. You can fit about 13 dvd's per section so a total of about 260. We love the look it adds to our living room space. Looks great with the tv hung above it :)

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Very nicely made, looks great. I am very happy with this purchase. I have CDs on some shelves, and Lladros on others, and it is a very nice-looking and practical piece.

Venture Horizon Media Storage Tower-Regular Triple

Spartak Bookcase Media Tower - Triple 2403WHITEFinished product looks very "rich". Comes very compact--not "bad" to assemble but can be a little tricky. Doesn't take long to assemble...I was pleased initially. It's been over a year now and I find that the shelves don't stand up to any load--I used for DVDs--shelves bowed and front posts tend to come apart. Can't wait to replace now. Ammended review--doesn't stand the test of time and way overpriced! Would NOT recommend this item.

Don't waste your time or money. First problem, they call black walnut. Of course, they could have just sent the wrong color to me, but I couldn't determine that as nothing was labeled to indicate if this was walnut or black. Second problem, it's made of very cheap pressed wood that cracks and chips easily. The construction was flimsy and every shortcut they could have taken in the making of this product was done. Wood dowels instead of screws are used in as many places as possible to hold this unit together. If you want to move it without it breaking and falling apart on you, you better have sliders. The back panels consist of six pieces that have to be placed into grooves and are held together with a mere three screws. The only reason to have so many panels that makes any logical sense is that all the pieces have to fit inside a certain size box for shipping, never mind the inconvenience to you the customer. After a wasted aggravating afternoon, we realized that this product was not going to suit our needs at all and we hated it. I had to pay someone to haul it away I couldn't even give it away for free!!!

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This is an incredible storage center. Incredibly easy to assemble with a professional finish that makes it look a lot more expensive than it cost. I have purchased a PrePac unit and never will again. If I need any more media units, I will only purchase those made by Venture Horizon.

Sturdy, easy to assemble, professional finish.

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I've owned this item for over two years. When I first put it together it looked nice and the storage area was great. I slowly filled the unit over several weeks as I unpacked after moving. As the the shelves became full they sagged severely under the lightest load. Even with the shelf 3/4 filled with single CDs in cases they bent. I've now taken to using CDs and DVDs to prop the shelves from top to bottom. The picture shown as an example of the shelves is deceiving as they appear much thicker and capable of bearing the weight of the media than they are in reality.

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This was flimsy. First it didn't hold as many dvds as it said it did, then the shelves sagged because of what it did hold.

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Nexxt FN16816-1 Pinot Series Black Wine Glass Rack, 6 Glass

Nexxt FN16816-1 Pinot Series Black Wine Glass Rack, 6 GlassThe shelf is very nice and fits very well into my kitchen decor. I do like the looks of this and it is very sturdy. The biggest problem for me were the wall anchors they included in the box. They didn't quite work for me. I ended up using my own anchors. I think the price was a little bloated for what I received though. Reasonably this should've been priced around $35 not $50.

looks great in my kitchen! i wouldn't suggest balloon shaped wine glasses. i bought tall red and balloon black glasses. if all 6 were balloon, it would be too crammed.

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great accent piece, holds wine glasses and bottles of wine, great price, sturdy, highly recommend

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got this item quickly, put it up and really like it! Great for display of wines and glasses.

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This wine glass holder was the perfect size for where I needed it, but after receiving 4 damaged ones I gave up. So now I'm going to sand the damaged finish off and repaint it. I will say that Amazon customer service is great.

ClosetMaid 622200 White Hanging Basket

ClosetMaid 622200 White Hanging Basket
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If you have the typical white wire closet shelving systems then these are great to fill in the vertical gaps you may have. I bought 3. I hung one on the single shelf over my washer and drier and placed my dryer sheets, stain removers where they are easier to grab. The other 2 are hanging in my closet, one attached to the other to fill in the empty space below a shelf. My scarf are nice and organized now.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Rev-A-Shelf 5WB1-0918-CR 9" Single Pull-Out Chrome Wire Basket (18" Slides) - Wire-Chrome

Rev-A-Shelf 5WB1-0918-CR 9' Single Pull-Out Chrome Wire Basket - Wire-ChromeI have a very narrow cabinet and found it hard to get things in the back, but this shelf pulls out and I can get to everything. It's also very sturdy. I like the chrome.

I bought these pull outs after not being able to find them at home deopt or lowes. I could not get the right size and was soo glad in the end. The pull outs are 100% quality. My husband was even suprised when they arrived and actually complimented the hardware and so on. I would recommend this product to anyone who is in need of kitchen slide outs. You will not be dissapointed. (easy installation took my husband about 5 mintes per drawer)

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In our lower kitchen cabinet, we have a tall cutting board cabinet. It had a 3/4" vertical wood divider that made its use inefficient as we kept cutting boards on one side of the divider and foil, zip lock bags, etc. on the other all crammed in so we could only use what we could see in front of the cabinet, or what fell out when the door was opened. And we had more cutting boards and trays than would fit in only half the cabinet.

After removing the wood divider, I purchased a rev-a-shelf cutting board slider and installed it on the bottom of the cabinet. Then I installed this pull-out shelf above the tallest cutting board and we now have plenty of storage for all our cutting boards and all the food storage wrap and stuff.

These were easy to figure out how I wanted to install them after I made sure I had measured the cabinet to order the right size units.

As we have a lot of stainless steel appliances, it was nice to get stainless steel pullouts instead of appliance white pullouts.

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This is a great product for storing all sorts of things, such as canned goods, small pots, lids for pots. I love the fact that I am able to pull it out & see things at a glance.

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I have made multiple purchases of these Rev-A-Shelf pull-out baskets,( and a few other, but similar brands), both the single as well as the double level models. I have installed 4 in the kitchen, 2 in the master bath and one each in the guest bathrooms. The Single pull-outs are a breeze to install though the double (lower and upper level pull-outs that allow each level to pull out separately)can prove a bit more difficult to install, especially if the cabinet opening is narrow. However, I think anyone with a drill, marker, and a screwdriver can install them with a minimum of DIY abilities. There is a video, I believe, that suggests they can be installed much faster than I found the case to be. Nevertheless, I had minimal difficulty after figuring out installation of the first one. Fortunately, my wife LOVES them. They are beautifully well made with attractive stainless steel and chrome and have allowed us to not only organize and retrieve items with ease (no more bending over or lifting heavy pans and Pyrex to get at the biggest ones which are always under a pile of lighter pans, nor getting down so as to reach into the back of the cabinet for hard-to-reach items. Also, we discovered that what used to require two cabinets for storage now requires only one cabinet.

I gave 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the cost. I did this reluctantly because cheaper ones I found at the local hardware stores are available and cost was a concern, but they do not look nearly as nice nor are they available in as many different sizes. For us, the appearance, quality and dealer we dealt with were more than worth the cost, though you may feel differently. Certainly, they are not cheap, but every one of our family and friends who have seen ours now want ones of their own. I would not hesitate to recommend them or the seller, especially if you have any difficulties bending down, finding enough storage, etc. My wife is handicapped, so for us it was a no-brainer, but I would have gotten them regardless.

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Safavieh American Home Collection Wyndham Etegere, Medium Oak

Safavieh American Home Collection Wyndham Etegere, Medium OakThis item was missing the screws in the first shipment, so we couldn't put it together. Amazon was great about shipping us another one. After we assembled it, it was 'wobbly'. So we ended up returning it.

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Arrow Hanger AH3X12 Quik Closet Clothes Storage System

Arrow Hanger AH3X12 Quik Closet Clothes Storage SystemI love this hanging/drying rack! I have it in my laundry room which is fairly good sized but narrow. My pantry and extra storage cabinets are in my laudry room so there is a lot of activity in there especially during holidays and get togethers. I have it mounted on the studs in the wall and even though the brackets are plastic, with the hanging bar acrossed it, it will hold SEVERAL pairs of wet jeans with no problem. It is also great just for hanging clothes from the dryer. The best part is when I don't want it out, I take off the rod and the brackets fold down nicely to the wall so I have all the walk way clear in the laundry room. I used to have a rolling hang rack and had to roll it in and out when I wanted the extra room in my laundry room no more! I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone!

I don't have much wall space in my laundry room, so this system is PERFECT for my needs. I really like the option of being able to use one hanger, two hangers, or utilize the rod for more items. It's sturdy enough to hang heavier clothing like jeans or jackets if installed properly. I LOVE being able to fold the whole system up and out of the way when I'm not using it...the white covers against my white walls make it almost invisible! Great system at an incredible price for the versatility!

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Works well but I wish the bar didn't have to be removed for the system to close. Also, the picture shows a white bar but the bar I received is chrome. I works well but make sure it is mounted into studs!! It is adjustable in length so you can hit studs on both ends. I bought this for my Laundry room and am very happy I did!

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Product was basically what I expected but one issue is: the smallest the bar "telescopes" to is 36". Recommended installation is for brackets to be mounted to studs. Studs are standard 16" apart, so the smallest wall space to accommodate this is 48". That's a lot of wall. They do include some sheetrock screws but only recommend them for 1/2" sheetrock. Not sure what I have in my home, but I took a chance and mounted one side to studs and other to sheetrock. Rod needs to be able to be closed to 32" in my opinion.

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I LOVE this hanging system. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because it cannot be closed while the bar is in place; if I could have given 4 1/2 stars, I would have. If it were designed to lay flush against the wall when not in use, that would make it perfect. So, I'll call it a "Mary Poppins" hanging system: "Practically perfect in every way." I love that the sides fold flat and leave the wall "clean" looking when I'm not using it, even though I have to take the bar off to get that look. I'm also thrilled I can use one side, both sides, or both sides WITH the bar depending on the amount of laundry I'm hanging. I thought I might need the bar all the time, but one load of clothes fits fine on 1-2 sides w/out the bar. Only when hanging a LOT do I NEED the bar up. It's great to have that option, but looks better without it and is still a very functional system without the bar in place. We hung it by screwing into the studs in the wall, so it's VERY strong. It was easy to hang, it's easy to use, and made my laundry room a much more functional area.

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BDI Mirage 8222, Enclosed A/V Tower ( Satin Black with Black Glass Top)

BDI Mirage 8222, Enclosed A/V TowerWhile I love this rack I must admit that at $1,000. I think a fair price for this BDI unit would be about around $700.

The unit ships assembled which seems odd; there's really no reason to do this and I'm sure this only adds to shipping and production cost.

The Door and Top are glass. I love how the door has a slow close feature.

The unit is a bit bigger than I thought and I wish they made a unit that was one shelf smaller. I removed the wheels to lower the unit since I won't ever move it more than a few inches.

Overall I like the design and quality but I wish it was less expensive.

Overall well-designed and constructed. Generally as described except for a few issues: 1. The 'open back' or 'removable back' is not all that open. There is a structural frame on the back which will block access to the bottom shelf (where one would logically keep their heavy and highly-connect eqpt.), so access is very obstructed. The removable piece fits within this frame. 2. The casters do not pivot/swivel; they only move forward and back. 3. My unit came with a few cracks on the back but these seem more cosmetic than structural; Amazon rectified the problem. 4. Can't seem to get the door straight. Shouldn't have these issues with $1000 cabinet.

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Pros: Its a solid product. I brought it to store equipment for a home theater setup. It looks great! It looks like it was made to match the piano black B & W speakers and other equipment I purchased for this home theater installation.

Cons: The delivery company. I order this under Amazon Prime, two-day delivery. This product was delivered about two or more days late, so it missed my installers. I had to keep calling the company to inquire about the delivery. They kept telling me it was out for delivery and it never arrived. I finally called Amazon and that same night, someone in a pickup truck pulled in my driveway at 7:30 PM. The driver asked me for help to get the item in my front door. After being late, outside his delivery window, and requiring help getting the product inside my front door, I expected more assistance with this hugh box; however, he stated delivery inside the front door was all he was required to do. If I had another source for this product, I would have refused this delivery and took it up with Amazon later. I reviewed the paperwork and discovered this was a two person job but only one small guy in a red pickup truck showed up. I guess I was expecting something more during the holiday season and to make up for the very poor customer service.

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Friday, March 28, 2014

Homelegance Benton Desk and Chair Set, Cherry Finish

Homelegance Benton Desk and Chair Set, Cherry FinishThe size is ideal for a small corner, however, the box was delivered damaged and all the hardware to assemble both the desk and the chair was missing. The box contained very little information on contacting the desk manufacturer to obtain missing pieces/hardware.

The desk is nice once put together BUT!!!! IF my husband wasn't here to put it together (who has the patience of Job), it would have ended up in the trash because the packaging literally fell apart and could not have been used to ship back. There is a little damage from shipping but not noticeable once we placed it in the corner. The wood is decent and I like the fact that the chair matches. If assembly had not been next to impossible for myself I would have rated it a 5 star for the finished product.

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Edsal HR153060 4-Tier Steel Storage Shelving, 1000lbs Capacity, 30" Width x 60" Height x

Edsal HR153060 4-Tier Steel Storage Shelving, 1000lbs Capacity, 30' Width x 60' Height x 15' Depth
  • Standing four-shelf unit with a steel rack and shelves made of particle board to support a 250-lb. per shelf capacity and a 1000-lb. total capacity
  • Steel beams are seated on tab slots in corner post for support of particle board shelves
  • Steel couplers have tab holes on each side for joining top and bottom corner posts securely together
  • Open on all four sides to facilitate access to shelf contents from any angle
  • Tab and slot design for boltless assembly, instructions included, rubber mallet (sold separately) and small screwdriver (sold separately) recommended for assembly

This product is great for the price! Mine is actually the 5-shelf unit. Most reviews complain about the difficulty putting it together. I put it together on my own, with my 2 young children (5 and 3) and their new puppy running around in about 30 minutes. Once put together it is sturdy and looks very nice! You will need a hammer to tap the pieces in to the slides fully. The trick to getting it together quick is to lightly press each tab and slide into place. Once BOTH sides are slid in then lightly tap the side near the corner with a hammer to fully set it in the holder. Once complete check to ensure the shelf is sitting in the steel between the small holds on each length of shelf (there are 2 small holds along the length of the long bars to secure the shelf in place).

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Its not that bad as they say it is.. took me about 30 minutes to put it together by myself. It is flimsy but what you expect for less than 50 bucks. It gets the job done for what i got it for..

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I bought 3 units and love them. Very easy to set up, did so in about 30 minutes. Looks great, seems very sturdy. Would definitely buy again!

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Very poor description. Needs to be anchored to wall or floor, not mentioned in description. Putting it together is almost impossible even with 2 people and no tools needed. Item had to be returned.

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I agree with the other reviewers. I actually bought this thing at a thrift store for $24.50. I debate whether to take it back. It looks like the original owner couldn't put it together. They bent some of the pieces. I can do about anything with tools, but I couldn't put this thing together with just hammer. I thought about putting it together with duct tape or clamps, getting all of the shelves set in place , if that is possible, then drilling 32 holes and using small(there's not enough room for large ones) bolts and nuts to keep it from coming apart. Even after that, you would have to be crazy to put 1000 lbs on it as it says on the box. A piece of junk right out of the box.

This is a revision of my review. I did get it put together. It was not easy. I added screws at the top and bottom. It is holding 24 packs of soda, paint cans, etc. It seems fairly strong if it is not twisted or push on. It needs to be up against a wall, best in a corner. I would still recommend that you check into something else.

Spectrum GL9020CLKIT Wallscapes Glacier 8 by 36 by 3/8-Inch, Clear Glass, Shelf Kit

Spectrum GL9020CLKIT Wallscapes Glacier 8 by 36 by 3/8-Inch, Clear Glass, Shelf KitThis exactly what I was looking for in a decorative shelf -nice looking in an understated way, solid construction and easy to install. I don't know what to make of the other reviewer's experience. Mine was, in fact, a complete "kit" that included the silver bracket, screws, etc. I am getting ready to purchase another one. If I am missing pieces-parts, I will update this review.

I received my order today, but it's not much of a shelf "kit" since all that was in the box was a glass shelf. Since I hadn't planned on using the Glacier bracket anyway, it's not a problem for me. Before ordering this, however, you might want to double check with Amazon if there's supposed to be a bracket with it.

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58"W High Clearance Desk Top Organizer

Safco Products 58-Inch W High Clearance Desk Top Organizer, MahoganyTitle says it all. I am really happy with the assembled product. The assembly instructions are some of the worst I have ever seen. Can't these manufacturers get people who can do a better job?

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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Primitive Shelf Merry Christmas Hand Painted Wood Blocks

Primitive Shelf Merry Christmas Hand Painted Wood BlocksI really love this sign; the capital letters are on separate blocks, so the various arrangements are possible. The style of print is also just what I was looking to display. I wish they made a sign for just the winter season, so I could display snowy trees and homes longer and keep the winter feeling on the mantle. Worth the price.

Xola Console Table

Winsome Wood Xola Console TableWhen I first received this table, one of the leg panels was badly split from the manufacturer, not because of shipping; this meant I could not fully assemble the table. I sent in a replacement request to the manufacturer, Winsome Wood. It took four weeks to get my replacement panel. I open the replacement panel, excited to put my table together--which had been sitting for 4 weeks--and the finish is completely different. I'm still waiting, now in week 5, to get my replacement leg panel in the right finish from the manufacturer. I'd avoid Winsome Wood products as a whole.

I was looking for a darker console table to match the espresso colored furniture we already had for the same area. The picture shows a much darker piece then what I received. The console table is much, much lighter.

When I tried to return the product, the seller informed me that they do not take items back due to buyers who change their mind only if the product is damaged. No where on the page did it mention any refund policy and you actually have to go into the seller's website to read through the policy.

Now I'm stuck with a table I don't like.

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I am very satisfied with this table. It seems to be made from a heavier wood (not cheap particle board or plywood). Putting this piece together was very simple (although it uses allen wrnch screws and I hate allen wrench screws).

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Build quality is great and the wood looks awesome! Really added to our entry way. I want to get the other matching tables for the living room.

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While this is solid wood and looks great in the picture, I was highly disappointed in the color. I wanted a dark expresso-like wood which is comparable to the photo. What I received was a light-colored oak type table which would probably look better in a Cracker Barrel then in my modern home. I wish I could send back but I think I proscratinated too long. I will probably sell it at my garage sale this weekend or try and sand then re-stain it. Oh well...you win some and lose some..

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