Showing posts with label closetmaid shelves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label closetmaid shelves. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Prime Line Prod. 242159 Shelf Supports

Prime Line Prod. 242159 Shelf SupportsOne of the 72 shelf supports in our kitchen was missing ( the former owners stuck a nail in the hole to replace it )

so I started a fruitless hunt through hardware stores and home centers to find a replacement (fruitless because nobody carries

3 mm pin supports.) Luckily I found these at Amazon for a good price and now I have 7 spares.

They're clear plastic supports molded around a metal pin, well made, and they look good in modern cabinet ( ours are all white with brushed aluminum handles ).

We moved into a new house and found an extra shelf for our kitchen cabinets but needed extra shelf supports to install it. We started looking at local hardware stores and realized that we had 3mm holes in our cabinets rather than the more standard 5mm or 1/4 inch, and we couldn't get 3mm locally. These shelf supports were exactly what we needed at a reasonable price, and they counted towards free super saver shipping with our Amazon order.

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I'm very happy that I finally found this product in 3 mm. Went to many home improvements stores and many web sites on line. Couldn't locate it. Finally found on Amazon.com when someone suggested that I try Amazon. Product works great, in fact will be buying more for backups purposes. Also excellent price. Would recommend always checking out Amazon.com first and this is a great sturdy shelf peg.

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These are the thiner-hole type of shelf supports. I was happy to be able to find these on amazon here because I can't seem to find them in stores. I used a few of these to replace some missing shelf supports that have the thinner peg-holes. A relief to find these.

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I lost some Ikea pegs for a TV stand. No hardware store carried the 3mm shelf supports. These fit the bill and worked great.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Guidecraft 4-Sided Library Wood Bookcase

Guidecraft 4-Sided Library Wood BookcaseI've search long and hard for just the right bookshelf for our kids. I definitely wanted something that had a display case so the kids could actually see the books and not just the spines. But display cases alone take up a lot of space and don't store as much as ordinary bookshelves. This provided the perfect solution. My next dilemma was deciding between this one from GuideCraft and a very similar one from Jonti-Craft. I made my decision on the fact that this one has 3 shelves instead of 4. The 4 FIXED display shelves would limit which books I could display. In other words, I wouldn't be able to display large books if I wanted to. When I received the library and assembled it, I was extremely pleased with my choice. It is very strong and sturdy, good quality stuff. It will last us very long and the kids won't "outgrow" it (can be used into adult years). It was also less expensive than the Jonti-Craft. http://www.amazon.com/Jonti-Craft-47-H-Media-Tower/dp/B000RTNCHW/ref=pd_ybh_22?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0G97HM2GW7VS828D8RYQ

As much as I like it, there is one thing I feel would have made it absolutely perfect. That is if they would have made it to sit on a turntable of some sort so it could rotate perfectly without moving the entire base. Although the wheels work fine, you have to rotate the entire library, which isn't a smooth circular motion. Hope I explained that ok. If it wasn't for that, I would have given it 5 stars.

A very well-built and solid product. The pieces are well-sanded and smooth. We are using it in our living room. Only complaint is that the wheels are really cheap, never allowed the unit to rotate well, and collapsed after a few months because we put a lot of heavy books in it. We replaced the wheels with silicone skateboard wheels and now it looks and works really well.

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The bookcase is sturdy and durable. It holds many books and its design makes it easy to access books from all sides. I especially like that there are sides to display your child's "favorite" books. It is a great piece and well worth the price.

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The only thing I would caution someone about is the large footprint of this item. You can't place it too close to a wall without blocking access to some of the shelves. As long as you have the space for it though, this unit stores tons of books and toys and is very sturdy.

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This book shelf looks amazing! Yes it is big, but I love it! The wheels did not work for us since the floor we put the book shelf was a playmat material so I purchased a lazy susan bracket and screwed it under the book shelf and it spins around beautifully! I purchased the lazy susan right on amazon.com. It cost $7.77 and it holds up to 1000 lbs! My 4 yr old loves her new spinning book shelf!

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

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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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Elegant Home Fashions Chesterfield Collection Wall-Mount Medicine Cabinet with Tempered-Glass Doors

Elegant Home Fashions Chesterfield Collection Wall-Mount Medicine Cabinet with Tempered-Glass Doors, EspressoThis beautiful medicine cabinet is NOT 18.5" by 18.5". It is 21 inches wide and almost 25 inches long. I wish it was 18.5" x 18.5" because it wouldn't look so silly and too big for my toilet closet. But oh well, it is pretty. It's hard to find a cabinet that doesn't have mirrored doors. The color of the wood is a true espresso so it looks darker than the picture given but not so dark that it looks black. The quality is good but it does have a bad odor that takes awhile to fade.

I ordered 5 of these cabinets for the shared bathrooms in the Senior Living facility I manage. I was thrilled with the quality when they arrived and my caregivers love them for keeping resident's personal items neat and off the counter. Great deal for such a lovely cabinet.

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This is a nice cabinet once you get it put together. This product does take some effort to put it together, but it is on the more beginner assembly level. I would suggest going to home depot and buying some better anchors. The one's they supply are junk!

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You can't beat this for the price value. Nice looking and works great for me. It is a little difficult to hang, so make sure you have someone that can help you. Putting this on the wall is a two person job.

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It comes completely apart so you have to put it together from A thru Z , you need a flat head and Phillips screw driver. It took me about 1:45 minutes. It comes with complete instructions. It helps if you lay everything out first in order by parts. It truly was worth it ! I saved about $100 dollars by doing it myself. The price at Home Depot and Lowe's was about $200. and they don't have the dark colors

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Friday, January 31, 2014

Black and Chrome Audio Tower Textured Black Paint/Chrome

Black and Chrome Audio Tower Textured Black Paint/ChromeThis cabinet was a god-send to my project of all putting all my DVD players in another room in the back of the house and remoting control to the family room. The unit arrived on time, was very easy to assemble, the parts were all quality and built with precision. The finished product looks very nice and lends much credibity to my argument that my office door needs NOT be closed when company arrives. I definitely recommend this product and though this unit has five shelves, I would also like to see one expandable to seven.

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Organize It All Basic Overdoor Shoe Rack, 12-Pair

Organize It All Basic Overdoor Shoe Rack, 12-PairThe rack is the perfect size for the space I have but the brackets broke very easily. I had to take one off the bottom to replace the one that broke at the top.

This did what I wanted gave me a way to organize shoes. I've got big ones (size 13) and it works ok for them, but some are too big to put next to each other on the rack. Easy to assemble and hang on the door.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Winsome Terrace 5-Piece Storage Shelf/Bookcase, 26 by 11.8 by 30-Inch

Winsome Terrace 5-Piece Storage Shelf/Bookcase, 26 by 11.8 by 30-InchWhen I saw this piece, it was what I imagined I wanted for my bathroom. It arrived quickly, and when it was assembled the construction was great. I was a skeptical of the collapsible baskets, but they are sturdy and look great. Also, they are a great match to the floating shelves I bought from Bed Bath & Beyond. Very happy with this purchase.

Very pretty and matches our bathroom cabinets perfectly. We needed an extra bit of storage and this is the perfect solution. Easy to assemble (my kids put it together.)

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Safco 6250 Industrial Steel Shelving, 6 Shelves, 36w x 12d, Dark Gray

Safco 6250 Industrial Steel Shelving, 6 Shelves, 36w x 12d, Dark GrayThey seem sturdy. The only problem is we can't install them because despite what you see in the picture, these do not come with the posts. Nowhere in the description does it mention this. These are the shelves only. If you order this you will get a box of shelves, some hardware and nothing more. The posts you also have to order.

**EDIT**

The seller sent the posts at a lowered costs. We got the shelves and put them together easily enough. They look great and are perfect size for a free standing book shelf. So far no complaints. One of the shelves was dinged pretty good, but whatever; that's the breaks when shipping heavy shelves around the country I guess.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

50 Bottle Wire Wine Racks (Black) (20"W x 10.25"D x 42.5"H)

50 Bottle Wire Wine RacksNot robust enough to carry 50 bottles Flimsy, plastic base unstable , would be better with a more robust connecting frame

Cheap but un-useable. Company did not let me returnAmazon took care of everything. The middle areas of the wine rake cave in when you stack bottle on it.. isnt that the point. To use it?

I just went with a wood set for $110 or something..

Steve

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A good, inexpensive solution to the storage of wine. Nothing fussy about this item--it just does the job. Took a few minutes to get the assembly right, but figured it out eventually.

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I have used these for years without any problems. Instructions? you'd got to be kidding, it folds down and you put in one screw on either side.

Flimsy ? I have mine stacked 2 high in my office.they work and look great.

oh and I work at a winery FYI

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Yep, it's cheap. But you don't get what you pay for. The slightest bump will send your bottles crashing to the floor because it's insufficiently deep to securely hold any bottle I've tried. It's the very definition of "flimsy" and worse than "cheap". Thankfully, I figured that out when I placed the first bottle into this abysmally conceived contraption and grabbed the bottle before it was too late. Hey, maybe it would work for you. But I don't buy without a rating of 89 or better -and I buy only one until I've sampled (you know, I don't always agree with the critics); if the good rating's deserved, I buy as much as I can afford. At that point, every bottle becomes a treasure, and I won't risk a single one. I've supplemented storage with several 44-bottle, unfinished pine racks (also available on Amazon) that are too snug for sparkling wines (alas) but inspire confidence for about anything else (especially when linked to a safety wire anchored to the wall).

Monday, October 28, 2013

4D Concepts Corner Spacesaver Bookcase, Maple

4D Concepts Corner Spacesaver Bookcase, MapleI needed a shelf to hold a collection thin paperback scripts but had very little uninterrupted wall space to devote to a bookshelf. This corner unit seemed to fit the bill and the price was right.

In choosing this piece, I opted for function over form thinking it not very pretty. However, once I had it assembled and hung on the wall, I thought it a shame to hide it behind a bedroom door where it cannot be seen -it's surprisingly pleasant to look at.

It is also surprisingly sturdy (anchored to the wall at each panel) and is now holding 90 scripts with room for more. However, bookends (or small decorative items) are recommended.

I purchased two of these bookcases and have had them up for about a month now in both my living room and bedroom. Assembly was simple as the instructions were clear and required only the use of a Phillips screwdriver. Installation was just as easy as the bookcase, once assembled, is not heavy (though getting the help of another person for installation is suggested). After installation, each shelf feels sturdy despite the fact that they are not secured into the wall studs (the shelves come with plastic anchors for the screws). These bookcases have allowed me to create functional corners in my home that would have otherwise remained unoccupied.

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Exactly what i needed for my limited space. Shelf looks great i have the darker mahogany version. Easy to assemble, and have had quite a few comments already.

About to order a second for my office space.

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The shelf was very easy to assemble and holds a surprising amount of DVDs! My husband and I plan on ordering another one for the other side of the TV. If you are looking at this, you should definitely buy it! All of our friends who have come over since we put this up are amazed! This shelf is artistic, unique, sturdy and a great price! What more could you want?

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This bookcase is simply amazing. The only reason I could not give it four stars is because you may need more screws to carry the weight of this shelf if it is being hung against a particular wall. Other than that it is a great addition to my bathroom.

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Friday, August 2, 2013

Welland 18 Inch x 8 Inch x 1.25 Inch Oliver Wall Shelf Display Floating Shelves Espresso

Welland 18 Inch x 8 Inch x 1.25 Inch Oliver Wall Shelf Display Floating Shelves EspressoThe shelf itself is fiberboard, but the outside surface is nice and the color was what I expected from the images online. For the price, the shelf is sufficient. However, the bracket/hanging system is horrid and the instructions are not much better.

The instructions mentioned a 9/32 drill for the holes in the wall. However, the anchors provided were much bigger. I needed a 3/8 drill to make the appropriate holes. The anchors were sturdy enough. I marked out the hole locations after leveling the anchor, then drilled and installed the anchors. One quibble is that some of the holes on the anchors are too close to the protruding hangars, making it too tight a fit to use a drill with a screwdriver bit. I had to do those by hand. The screws were also brass, so it is very easy to strip the heads if you are not careful.

I checked the anchors for level, then put the shelf on. There is FAR too much clearance between the shelf and the anchors, so the shelf wobbles all over the place and does not end up level when you put something on it. I had thought that the two screws through the bottom would stabilize the shelf, but all they do is prevent the shelf from being pulled off the wall.

According to the instructions, the shelf is also designed to tilt back towards the wall slightly to prevent a heavy object from sliding off. I didn't intend to challenge the load limit for this shelf, so now it looks like I have shelves that tilt back as well as to the side.

I'm not sure what to do. Since I don't want to risk ripping up the wall to try another brand, I'm kind of stuck. I might make some sleeves from some wooden dowels and see if that provides the necessary stability (and maintains the levelness that I spent the time getting when I hung the brackets in the first place).

If you haven't purchased these yet, don't.

chinsy, seriously doesnt hold much weight, barely a vase. i liked the size and price wasn't bad, yet check out other types.

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It was exactly what we needed. A shelf that looked clean and sleek. Putting it up was fairly simple. After hanging the shelf it still seemed loose. I tightened it as best I could bt it was still loose on the brackets. It made it seem unlevel when things are put on it. It is not a noiticable centerpiece so it will work fine for now.

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I had a hard time finding a small floating shelf (18")and this one fit the bill. Quality is ok, one shelf seems slightly twisted but not really noticeable once they were up and loaded. I have 2 and they look good in a tight space.

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Monday, July 22, 2013

South Shore Axess Collection 3-Shelf Bookcase

South Shore Axess Collection 3-Shelf Bookcase, BlackAs someone whose books threaten to take over the house, I am always in need of new and inexpensive shelving. This bookcase more than filled the bill. Although it is just a basic three shelf bookcase, it is sturdy, attractively painted, and holds a good number of books and magazine, including the oversized versions.

I recently ordered three of these bookcases. The bookcases were not too difficult to put together and I did assemble them all by myself in about three hours. However, I do agree with a previous review that a second pair of hands would have been helpful. These bookcases are well made and they look great in my office. I am very pleased with my purchase.

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Who ever gave this shelf a good review MUST work for the company or know someone who does. Honestly, I just bought several pieces of South Shore furniture and they are all so cheap and so bad, including this shelf, that I'm having a hard time writing a review without swearing.

Putting this shelf together was as complicated as simple shelf could be. Parts barely fit, it came together poorly, and it showed from the outside. I have bought and built so many pieces of furniture, expensive and bargain. I'd have to say so far, this shelf, and another piece from this company have been the worst I've ever made. Next time, I'll just go to Walmart. The quality would be better and the price would have been cheaper.

I've also recently bought items from Powell and Magnussen. They turned out intuitively planned, and of beautiful quality.

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I really thought this would be a great BOOKCASE. However, less than three weeks after I (correctly) put this bookcase together and began using it the middle shelf fell out and dumped all my books onto the floor. Then, because the middle shelf collapsed as it was falling out it "upset" the bookcase so that the top shelf of books fell out too. I have to say I was incredibly surprised when I looked over the mess to find that BOTH shelves had "bowed" so severely that they will no longer will sit on the EXTREMELY FLIMSY clear plastic "shelf brackets". AND as I mentioned above; these EXTREMELY FLIMSY clear plastic "shelf brackets" do NOT fit into the little pre-drilled holes properly: they pulled down on the holes so that they no longer will fit and stay!!! I have never seen such a flimsy piece of "furniture". OH, and in case you wondered I had only 11 books on those shelves that bowed and then collapsed! This IS supposed to be a bookcase right???!!! I REALLY wish I could return this NOT at my expense AND get my money back. However, I am quite sure it is too late. Please just be warned: this "BOOKCASE" WILL NOT SUPPORT BOOKS!!! Even the upright sides of this so-called BOOKCASE are now slightly "bowed" outward...... BEWARE!!!!! I would NOT recommend this item at all!!!!

P.S. I gave this a ONE star rating because I could not proceed beyond this page without it!!! It really deserves NO stars!

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A bookshelf has but one job: to hold books. This unit isn't doing very well with this task. I have books (both hardback and paperback), magazines, and picture frames in this unit. Two weeks after I placed these items in the unit, both of the adjustable shelves are bowing downward. It looks sad, struggling weakly to hold up its books and trinkets. It's the perfect size for the space I have, and besides the bowing shelves, it looks fine, so I'm not sure I'll replace it. I may go to the hardware store and see if I can replace the particle board shelves with real wood.

Other reviewers say this is a good product for its price, but I actually don't think this shelf is particularly inexpensive since it's practically useless as is. I paid only slightly more for an all-wood hanging shelf just a few weeks before I ordered this product. I should have gone with that company again, but I didn't because it took a long time to ship, and I wanted it as soon as possible. Poor choice on my part.

Buy this product if you want a shelf for light trinkets, but this is not a bookshelf.

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SCHULTE 7115-5603-50 Big Tool Rack, Granite Gray

SCHULTE 7115-5603-50  Big Tool Rack, Granite GrayBought this piece to store yard stuff and found that shovels and rakes are so wide that the middle hook is useless. Now if they wanted to make a stretch model I'd give it 5 stars. on the plus side it did get 2 shovels, 2 rakes and a pitch fork off the floor. It can hold considerable weight safely, I'd buy it again.

I bought this rack to use on my garage slat wall. I use it for my mops, brooms, etc for cleaning. It holds more items than you can imagine. Very solid product worth the price.

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