Showing posts with label convenience store shelving. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Pine Extra Tall Cabinet Finish: White

Pine Extra Tall Cabinet Finish: WhiteI got this cabinet because it listed as real wood and was the right size. Assembly was REALLY difficult, not because of the multiple pieces, but because the pieces were warped and didn't actually fit flush. The whole piece was like a parallelgram...tweaking and leaning. Luckily I have done some building and had angle brackets and bar clamps on hand to shore it up. Still, the joints don't meet and it is uneven standing. Screwing it to the wall has certainly helped, but seriously...

Thought I'd take a chance on this cabinet as it had one favorable and one poor review. It is advertised as white, it is an off white color and doesn't quite go with our very white trim. Lucky for me, my son is in the carpentry trade as it took a bit of tweaking to make this cabinet work...it has a very flimsy piece of cardboard for its back wall, actually is two pieces held together by a strip of tape down the middle...which is what supports the frame. The piece was not only of the poorest quality, it also wasn't cut to fit properly. My son was able to cut it to fit and make it somewhat sturdier. Now that it's assembled and holding the items I wanted to store in it, it isn't bad. It looks attractive, I like the country style, just be prepared to do a little extra work to this cabinet upon assembly.

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Not as white as it looks in the picture. Wood is cheap, and instructions actually SKIP important steps (luckily, I have assembled enough Ikea stuff to be able to figure it out), items are mislabled between the intructions and actual product. Pay careful attention to the measurements and make sure they are exactly what you want, I guesstimated it to be twice the size it came out. This and another Wayfair product I ordered were extremely poor quality. After I assembled the first crAppy item, I inquired with Wayfair whether I could return the second item unopened (this item) and they responded that they would accept the return but I would be responsible for the shipping BOTH ways and they would get back to me with further details (which they did not). I kept it, assembled it, it looks decent for now but doesn't seem like it'll hold up too long, but definitely not worth almost $200!!!

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I like this cabinet because it adds extra storage in small spaces or limited space. I bought a home without closets and I am in desperate need of storage space. Fits where a normal cabinet is too large. Is solid wood=plus although is it thin. I put it together without too much trouble however I have had experience doing this so I already knew how to do most of the steps without reading directions. Quality is okay for the price. Dont over tighten is my caution. You want to tighten it more because it almost feels like it needs to be tightened because of the soft pine wood but dont over tighten or you will strip the holes. TIP: Doors were easy to align because I layed the cabinet flat on its back and put a box inside so the doors were laying flush/straight before screwing them inI highly recommend attaching doors in this fashion due to my experience with other cabinets that I had crooked doors from following instructions and crooked because trying to attach doors with the unit in an upright position. It is worth the $ 200 bucks I paid but not the 400. bucks that yo yo sellers are now trying to sell it for here on amazon. SCOTT PS my wife is mother hen LOL we share this account

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We bought this item in hopes of space saving in our kitchen, big mistake. We're pretty savvy at assembling furniture so we thought we would give it a try.

For starters assembly is hell, nothing fits into the moldings without you pressing on it and the material is so shoddy you are afraid of breaking it.

After much care, we had it assembled and the darn thing fell apart. The hinges and fasteners are not strong enough to hold the weight of the material or are too strong and the "wood" cracked under the pressure. The material of the so-called wood or whatever it was came with pre-cracks in it straight from the packaging.

We just wound up requesting a refund and return it, the company did not even bother wanting it back and gave us a refund.

Best to stay away from this product and look for something else.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

14 x 48 Black Shelf by InterMetro

14 x 48 Black Shelf by InterMetroSimply put this product is fantastic for its simple functionality and form. I was first introduced to the metro shelving (commercial) components on the job in retail and restaurant environments. Both locations used metroshelving in various configurations to store large amounts of merchandise and food. Worked well in a houseware store environment, where hundreds of pounds of heavy merchandise (cast iron, steel, ceramics) were nicely and securely displayed. In the restaurant environment this stuff was used all over, from the wait stations to kitchen pantries to walk-in fridges and freezers. With the Intermetro line, the same flexibility and functionality is available for the home price point and decor. When I moved into an apartment with literally no storage space in the large kitchen (the rest of the place, including the view of the Hudson River made up for that) I immediately went in search of options. I did not hesitate when I discovered the Intermetro product was available. Five 18"x48" shelves and four 60" posts created created a nice "pantry" for my kitchen, with cast iron and stainless steel pots on the two shelves, dry goods in the middle, appliances above those, and microwave and other items on top, I had easily solved my space needs, and in a way that was not expensive or intrusive to the room, as I picked white, and was able to situate the unit in front of a window with no loss of light or ventilation. Add a few hooks and accessories (drawer, shelf liner) and I was good to go. It served me well in that apt for 6 years, and now that I have moved to a house with lots of kitchen cabinets the shelving unit has found its place in the garage housing all the spare stuff that gathers in garages (AC units, tools, marble tiles, etc). All of that being said, I would highly recommend this product to any one needing some easily prepared but durable storage. Buy it once and it will last a lifetime of multiple uses. btw, did I mention that it was easy to put together, store and transport? Purchase this with confidence of satisfaction.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Way Basics Eco Modular 3-Shelf Tribeca Bookcase and Storage

Way Basics zBoard Tribeca Eco Modern 3-Shelf Bookcase, WhiteThis shelving unit is made out of layered paper, similar to cardboard (but obviously way stronger). I wrote this rather lengthy review to give people an idea of what to expect, as well as to dismiss some of the "myths" from some other reviews.

Pros:

Very strong. This unit holds a full row of college textbooks and does not bow, as long as you keep the inserts in the middle. If you take out those inserts, you will notice some slight bowing. I have had my unit with the inserts in for a little over a year now and the panels have not bowed or deteriorated under stress in any way. So you can be pretty sure that these panels are quite strong. Stronger than particle board? Well, the only way you could probably find out is to take a sledgehammer to it. But the panels that are used on this thing are twice as thick as conventional particle board shelving, and I have other shelves where the particle board panels have bowed under similar weights. So this unit is actually a lot stronger than most conventional wood units.

Relatively easy to put together. Yes, if you are not careful, you can screw it up. But you do get a couple of tries if you are careful when taking them apart after making a mistake. I don't see a lot of complaints about people messing up the assembly though; in fact, quite the contrary. I am a fairly precise person, so it was no sweat for me.

Light weight. The description says that it's about 60% the weight of particle board. It feels even less than that. One of the reasons why I bought this was because I am not very strong, and I knew that I might have to carry this thing fully assembled up and down multiple flights of stairs when I bought a new home. I just moved into my new house last month and it was such a breeze because the thing is so light. I can lift the entire unit with one arm and not break a sweat.

Cons:

Surface damage. In particular, the corners are most susceptible to damage. This should be pretty obvious to most people since it is made of paper, but since the surface layer does not wrap around the corners it is possible for them to be scuffed up when hit. This should not be a problem with most people, and wasn't a problem for me either until the moving company people hauled it up the stairs and banged it up a little. Also, if someone is not careful with the vacuum cleaner, they could hit it and scratch it a little. On the other hand, I should say that it is easy to touch up so that you would not notice it. If the outer layer gets messed up a little and the inner white paper is exposed, you can use a dark marker on it (black or espresso colored units). You may not even notice with the white and beige colors. The flat surfaces (not corners) tend to resist damage fairly well. I don't go trying to intentionally scratch the surface, but I have put ceramics on them and they seem pretty durable. All of the flat surfaces on my unit are still pristine.

So basically this is a very light, very strong unit with some minor surface issues that stem from its paper construction. Overall I would recommend this item, as long as your family members are not inclined to abusing your furniture.

Finally, I see some people who claim that this unit collapsed within 24 hours. Honestly, I simply do not see how that is possible UNLESS the person did not put it together properly. If you follow all of the instructions (longer pieces rest on top of shorter pieces, backboard attached to back), I can't imagine how it is possible for this unit to collapse on its own. I have had about 50lbs worth of books on this thing (not counting the bottom shelf) 24 hours a day for over a year, and the thing is still just as sturdy as ever after surviving the moving company hauling it down three flights of stairs and up one. So as to people who are worried about "collapse", I can tell you that this thing is pretty safe. I mea, I guess it's possible that some people received defective units, but these are probably rare cases. Both my units (this one and a smaller one) have survived the move and show no signs of deterioration at all.

It's pretty flimsy, you are literally sticky pasting the pieces together. I use it for DVDs. Initially I had cookbooks on it but the boards were sagging under the weight. If you are looking for something high quality/sturdy this is definitely not for you.

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This bookcase sounds good and looks good but in reality it was terrible and didn't last 24 hours the first time around. We followed the easy instructions to the letter but after waiting the proper time to set and actually placed items on it, it collapsed and broke within 24 hours. Amazon replaced it only for it to collapse again within 48 hours spooking my son in the middle of the night.

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I have to add my kudos along with the other posters to Way Basics for making a product that is easy to put together AND flexible in design. In this set you are given four horizonal-use boards and nine vertical support boards. Yes, you can quickly put it together the way they suggest, but you can also, say, inset the vertical supports four inches or so in on the top and bottom level and come up with a different look! My one suggestion, though, if you are going to play around with the lay out: set everything out on the floor as if the unit was laying flat on its 'back' (the boards are thick enough to 'stand' on their narrow width) to make sure a)you like the pattern you are planning and b)you have all the pieces for the pattern you are planning. Because once you've pulled back the covering for the adhesive and 'stuck' it, you're pretty much set with where it is. (fortunately not a problem I ran into, although I was working to make two non standard units out of four sets).

I'd also strongly suggest putting it together in the room you are going to use it unless you have the space to leave it where you've built it for 24 hours to set (heavy books on top apparently help this).

All in all a great product, I'd give it a five but there were some dings and slightly warped/crumpled edges (inside a pristine box) which were only noticeable when you're right on top of the piece, which of course you are when you set it up.

Off to order another unit for my son's room. Love this product!

added 11/09: You've GOT to use the backer board or your unit isn't going to be stable. I sent a picture of my 'design' to way basics and they shot me an email back letting me know how very important this is! And you really need to make sure you put weight on the top when you're done and let it 'set overnight' for the glue to 'take'.

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This is a piece of junk. No screws to hold it together, only sticky tape! I was shocked at quality being even lower than I expected. It could not be worse quality without being made of cardboard. The box it came in is sturdier than the bookcase. Get yourself a good cardboard box and save the money.

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Duck Smooth Top Easy Non-Adhesive Shelf Liner, White

Duck 530336 Smooth Top Easy Non-Adhesive Shelf Liner, 10-Square Feet 12-Inch Wide, WhiteI have these brand of liners on all of my shelves in my house. I love them. They stay put and are easy to clean. Another reviewer stated that he liked the liners as well but recommended purchasing them elsewhere such as Wal-Mart. I have to agree. Amazon charges about 50% more. I purchased my original liners from Amazon but this time I went to Duck brand's website and they recommended for online purchases to use MyBrands website who is their official authorized online dealer for their products. I ordered from MyBrands.com and, even with shipping, saved over 50% from Amazon's price. Note that I feel these liners are so good that even if I still had to pay Amazon's ridiculously high price, I would.

This shelf paper is very easy to install. It is slightly cushioned and lays flat, even in the corners. You can run your scissors along the tiny lines ingrained into the rubbery material so that your cuts are straight and not wavy. I did several cupboards in my kitchen in very little time. I bought this paper a couple of years ago and wanted to use it again but couldn't find it locally so I placed my order online. I would recommend it highly.

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I loved this product. Unfortunately the tenants who lived at my place previously put contact paper down and I can't get the sticky off of all areas. As a solution I purchased this shelf liner. I lined all of my shelves and my drawers in the kitchen with it. It worked perfectly. The rubber on the bottom keeps the lining from sliding but it's nice and smooth on top so it's easy to take things in and out. I couldn't have asked for anything better.

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This is the only shelf liner I will use! The bottom side grips the shelf, keeping the liner in place. The top side is smooth, so dishes or groceries can slide on it. Perfect! AND washable besides!

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I'm very happy with this liner. They look really nice and durable, have a gripped bottom side and smooth top. I like the simple white color on that one, it looks clean without suspicion, and if it gets dirty I am confident that it will be extremely easy to wipe clean.

I wish they had a jumbo roll size, as they have for the other smaller liner (http://www.amazon.com/Duck-855145-Non-Adhesive-20-Square-12-Inch/dp/B0027P9516/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1359906207&sr=8-8&keywords=liner). The smaller 12 in width fits my smaller kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The larger 20 in width fits better some of my deeper cabinets.

The roll is 20 inch wide and 6 feet long (resulting in a area of 10 square feet), so if you need more than 6 feet, get more rolls.

Before buying on amazon, I checked home depot and target but they only had another brand which I didn't trust. The Walmart next to where I live didn't carry them either. I checked mybrands.com as advised by other reviewers, however they only let you buy each type of rolls in quantity of 2, and add shipping cost and taxes. Since I didn't need many rolls, it turns out that Amazon prime was cheaper for my needs, but if you need more rolls mybrands may be cheaper.

Also, the liner is kind of textured at the bottom which helps cutting them to size easily, but I still recommend to use a ruler if you can. Sometimes the lines of the texture are not exactly perpendicular to the roll side.

Would definitely buy again!

Monday, March 10, 2014

ClosetMaid Horizontal Laminate Closet Organizer

ClosetMaid 896300 31-Inch Horizontal Laminate Closet Organizer, WhiteMy apartment has a dead space behind the entry door that would be perfect for a shoe rack/entry shelf, but none of the shoe racks I looked at were sturdy enough, or held enough shoes. Enter this ClosetMaid stackable organizer. I found the 24" and 31" version on sale at a local store, and bought 2 of the 24" Alder version. The laminate shelves are easy to put together, with just 4 screws each, and stack nicely one on top of the other. With my small shoe size, I can get 3 pairs of shoes on each shelf, including below the bottom shelf, for 12 pairs of shoes total. In addition to shoes, I've put baskets on the top shelf for keys, scarves, gloves, and other miscellaneous items that always collect by the door. For an idea of the shelf size, see the image I've uploaded above.

Being particle board and laminate, this isn't the most beautiful piece of furniture in the room, but it is still a cute, sturdy shelf for my entry shelf.

I bought one of these, looking to organize a lot of baking supplies within a cabinet. It's quick and easy to build, and... I actually found it for half the price at Home Depot. ;)

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Funny that the box makes no mention that the laminate coating is only on one side. The box does say stackable, but I doubt that from two points of view.

1) the shelves are as thin as a whole wheat cracker with a similar appearance. They are in fact 1/2" thick but that is not adequate for the span. These shelves will sag under any pressure.

2) the shelves are not laminated on both sides, so if you stack more than two of them together, your friends will think you're a cheap moron when they see it.

If you're going to use ONE of these for light shoes, it's okay.

Total disclosure: I bought this at Lowe's and returned it right after I opened it. I needed to make a set of shelves 5 feet high exactly this width -fast -so I bought this. But fast and long-lasting rarely go together. This product is another example of that. Shame on ClosetMaid for at least not disclosing the one-sided laminate on the box!

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I bought the larger ones many years back to solve the issue of my shoes taking over my closet I think my shoes multiply when I am sleeping. : )

They lasted – and still look great after all these years. This time around I bought the shorter ones this way between the larger ones and these smaller ones side by side in my closet I still had room in my closet for a section for my dresses to hang down to the floor too. Plus all my shoes are pretty tidy at this point too.

Pretty easy to put together although you have to use a bit of muscle to get the screws in tight with a manual scredriver. They also have a bit of weight to them as well – which I think is a good thing. My older ones have never sagged and the particle board is quite thick and sturdy. (One guy's review said he was disappointed when it broke when his friend sat on it and another review warned not to let your children stand or play on these... I have no idea what some people are using these for but they are MADE FOR STORAGE OF YOUR SHOES!?!?!? Oh and another reviewer also exclaimed surprise that the box did not include a hammer and screwdriver – seriously? I guess his butler must have been off that day. : )

Some reviews here complain that the back of the finished product is not actually finished just pressed board showing. I don't understand this complaint at all. If you have them in the closet against the wall you can not see the backs at all. Even if you have them out in an open room I would assume they will still be against a wall so what is the problem?

The only problem I have – as being a woman with high heels as well as flats – most heeled shoes – especially higher ones will not fit in the slots. Flats, sneakers, most sandals – great. Even for lower heals or maybe higher heels but in a sling back style or something – again no issue. For the higher heeled sturdier shoe – they just won't fit.

I wish they would make one "for the women" – it would be very helpful. Seriously – one that may be a bit higher just for the women would be GREAT! For now – my highest heels either sit on the closet floor next to the shelves – or I put them on the top of the units once stacked.

Still a great product. And it is very helpful that they offer different widths as well – and different color finishes!

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I ordered the shelf shoe organizer since I had room at the bottom of the closet under clothes that wasn't being used. Shoes were lined up but always getting moved around. This product solved the problem. I actually ordered another of a larger size for under my husband's clothes. The organizer was easy to assemble, is very sturdy, looks nice and keeps the shoes together and the closet looking neat. Plus, you cannot beat the price.

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Winsome Terrace Storage Shelf 4-Tier in Espresso Finish

Winsome Terrace Storage Shelf 4-Tier in Espresso FinishI really like how simple this was to put together and it seems to be very sturdy. I had hoped it would be much wider than it was and really didn't pay attention to the dimensions when I purchased it. Overall a good shelf though

I read a lot of reviews on a lot of shelves before I settled on this one, I wanted something nice and sturdy, that wasn't horrifically expensive. A book shelf for almost one hundred dollars is in my price range, but just barely, so I shopped around. I agree with the reviewer that said the packaging was damaged, but as with their review, the contents were fine. It got to my house in about 5 days which was awesome. I completely disagree with the person who said this is only nice enough for a child's bedroom, but not for "real furniture". I'll add a picture and you can see how nice it looks. All the pieces were in the package and the whole thing screws together and is very sturdy, I have a really heavy jewelry box on top. The shelves aren't adjustable but I wasn't looking for them to be so...If you can use a screw driver and follow basic instructions you can build this.

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My inlaws purchased these bookshelves to go in my 2 sons rooms for their HUGE book collections. They arrived quicker than expected but the boxes were pretty beat up. I was concerned that the shelves would be too. I was happily surprised that the shelves were packaged well inside the boxes and there was no damage. The shelves were easy to assemble, directions simple to follow and the finished product was exactly as expected. They hold lots and lots of children's books and look nice with all the other dark wood furniture that is in the bedrooms. I wouldn't say they are the quality to put in a nice family room but for my children's rooms they are perfect.

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Friday, January 3, 2014

Sourcing Solutions 9 Cubby Storage, No Tools Required

Sourcing Solutions 9 Cubby Storage, No Tools RequiredI purchased this as a bookcase/storage shelf for my kids' playroom. The rounded edges and lack of screws/nails required in the assembly (the 8 shelves slot together in a particular order you will need to follow the instructions!)are perfect for this purpose it is a sensible design for a house full of kids who don't look where they are going! However, I must say, until it is filled with heavy books and toys, it is quite wobbly. This is probably just a product of the design and I would be surprised if it fell without severe shaking but this feature would not make it appropriate for display of fragile ornaments/the odd book.

I did not receive any instructions in my box. And even a picture on the box might have been helpful. I could not find a website either. I was able to put it together, though, not before a small piece fell off. This, however, is not the cause of the wobble. I should have splurged for something sturdier, or even something from *gasp* Ikea. I doubt this is "wood-composite". More like paper composite. Which actually makes the material heavier than, but weaker than wood. Unfortunately, that's all you're going to get from products manufactured in China. Also, the "fabric" drawers are necessary if you want neat cubbies, but they add significantly to the cost. So, this piece will be left behind when we move. For the time being, this will do, while my daughter is not quite mobile.

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I bought this product sight unseen which always makes me nervous. However, once I got it together I loved how it looked and the cubes are the perfect size for most of the toddler toys we own. I bought two for a girls bedroom occupied by a 7 year old and a 2 year old and they are perfect.

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I had originally purchased a few of the red bins that are made for this unit, but I didn't think I needed the unit itself. Well after a few months my 4 year old had filled all 5 bins I purchased, and I knew we needed more. 9 bins on the floor would just look messy, so I bought the unit for the bins. We have 5 red bins and 4 blue bins. He loves the shelf on the top, which is just right for his height. He has his lego sets displayed on the shelf.

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This bookcase is relatively easy to put together (no tools needed).

I have it in my dining room/kitchen area to hold several books and things I couldn't find a place for. I think it would be best suited for a child's room, however, I have other white/casual things in the dining room. I like it.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Contemporary Glass Shelves Flat Panel TV Stand with Drawers

Contemporary Glass Shelves Flat Panel TV Stand with DrawersIt is almost two and a half years since we purchased this TV stand. It came very well packaged. Putting it together was not too bad, although 2 people are certainly needed to do that more efficiently, since the unit is pretty heavy. The stand itself is very stable, the drawers are great for storing DVDs, TV and equipment manuals...etc. The only improvement I would suggest would be making the drawers slide in and out more easily by having them installed on a roller. The price was very reasonable too. I do recommend this unit.

We like the stand, and it wasn't difficult to assemble at all. The big problem, however, was the cheaply-made drawers. They didn't seem in keeping at all with the materials used in the rest of the stand. The real problem, however, was that everything (especially the glass parts) was packed very well for shipment *except* the drawers. As a result, the screws had pulled out of the particle-board front and back, and the front and back had partially disintegrated. The drawers were unusable.

We decided we liked it without the drawers anyhow.

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

Sports Rack (Black) (80.5"H x 18.75"W x 1.28"D)

Sports RackPRODUCT: Sports Rack

STARS: 3 Stars because its a good product with a few shortcomings.

WHY NOT 5 STARS: Picture shows something different than what is received, Product required a bit of problem solving, I believe the product concept could be made into better quality.

DESCRIPTION:

PLEASE understand that the picture on the product shows 4 hooks on the product (to hold bags), while the package only comes with TWO. One hook for each of the two nylon bags.

The product comes with just a few pieces. A belt, two metal clips that are for going onto the door, and two nylon mesh bags that will hold your equipment (in my case, I bought the sports rack for laundry).

The picture on the front of the box clearly shows four hooks on the black belt, which I had been planning on trying to attach extra bags to. The product only comes with two of these hooks, already on the belt. The hooks do not come off or on the belt, they come already attached to it. With the way the belt is made there would be no way to slide on more hooks if you somehow managed to obtain more, so I don't know why the picture shows more.

One of the pictures on the box shows a hat being hung on one of the hooks so having extra hooks on the belt would be helpful in my opinion.

That aside, I'm going to go into the rest of things that I LIKE about the product.

The metal clips that hold the black belt onto the door are an "over-the-door" type of design. One metal clip goes on the top of the door, and one goes underneath the door on the bottom of the door itself. These clips "grip" the door tightly. If it didn't, then the clip on the bottom would fall off. The clips are also VERY thin (but sturdy!) metal which I think is VERY good because some products that are made to go over-the-door are too bulky or too thick to allow for a door to shut. THIS product allows my door to shut with no problem.

Once the clips are in place, there is a place on each clip to loop the ends of the black belt onto. The belt itself is adjustable with a buckle so you can loosen or tighten the belt as needed.

The bags appear slightly smaller to me than what appears in the picture, but the product description on Amazon clearly offers the measurements of the bag size and the bags do hold my laundry pretty well so I can't complain. One bag holds about 1/2 to 3/4 of the contents of a pop-up hamper when dealing with sheets alone.

The hooks and the bags are definitely not just any kind of hook or bag. The bags have a special plastic piece that when put onto the hooks (which are specially designed also), they can be put on and lifted off with ease. This means that gravity is what is keeping these bags in place.

The nylon bags have a special design to it also, so that when you lift the bag up from the loop that "hangs" on the hook, it seems to "straighten" the posture of the bag in a way that makes it ready for hanging against the door.

I had a problem with filling the bottom bag too much. When I filled the bag to its maximum, it changed the angle of the hook in such a way that it allowed for the hook to slide down the belt to the floor instead of staying holding up against the weight of the bag and keep it up high for hanging.

I fixed this problem by first sliding the hooks to where I wanted them on the belt, and then tying a knot into the belt underneath each hook. So far this has been working really well, and I don't have to worry about the bag sliding to the floor.

There is a product just like this made for laundry but I thought for some reason that the sports rack would be made more "heavy duty". The parts don't seem like they are heavy duty so my GUESS is that the laundry version is exactly the same except for the color.

My only other complaint is that once the full weight of the two bags is pulling on the belt, the belt has a tendency to pull away from the door. If you are planning on putting this on a door that is opened and closed several times constantly throughout a day, you might find it annoying to have these heavy swaying objects behind your door.

Do I recommend it? Yes I do. For thirteen dollars and free saver amazon shipping, I think it's worth a try to get the junk up off the floor and out of the way.

I'm considering getting another one to see if I can fit two of these (a total of four bags) onto one door. If I do, I'll review again. Hope this helps everyone!

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Leo Shelving Collection

Winsome Wood Shelf, EspressoI didn't have any of the problems that others have reported. The finish on all the wood was even and without blemish. It was very easy to put them together. I'm actually using them as end tables on either side of my couch. They are a bit taller than my couch, but that actually works out perfectly for reading lamps. They are very sturdy and stable. I also ordered a matching bookcase and couldn't be happier with all three pieces. I would definitely purchase this product again.

This arrived quickly and was really easy to assemble. I needed a short, little shelf for a small bathroom and this really did the trick. The only problem is that the pieces don't all fit together flush. There are very small gaps where some of the pieces meet, but it doesn't bother me too much.

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Was pleasantly surprised that the quality was quite decent and it was wood! Only disappointment was that the top was slightly warped, so a front corner couldn't and didn't snug down as tightly as could/should have. I'd buy more and again, as long as it was through Amazon and free shipping. Arrived quickly.

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I wanted a small book shelf as I don't have a lot of books. This one was perfect for the small space I have available. It arrived in good condition, was packaged nicely, and was very easy to assemble. All of the holes matched up, etc. It seems to be very sturdy and it sits level on the floor.

The on-line photos make this item look almost brownish but I know that Espresso is almost black which is why I bought it. It matches very nicely with the other items I've purchased from Winsome in both color and quality. It was well worth the low price.

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I use this in my apartment bedroom to hold snacks and water and it works wonderfully. It was very easy to set up, I believe about 5-10 minutes for me. Everything came well packed and nothing was broken upon arrival. It seems like a pretty well built product and has had no issues for me since I bought it. I've had it around 6 months now.

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Teak Shelf Width: 18"

Teak Shelf Width: 18'This teak shelf is of very high quality. The wood is very smooth and flawless. The construction is top-notch. The mounting hardware is also very high quality. Plus they include teak wood plugs to cover the mounting screw holes, for a great professional look. The best part of all is, the shelf is Made in Minnesota, U.S.A.!

Yes, this shelf is narrow, but i needed it for a narrow space.

Excellent quality. It came with good quality screws and some

plastic anchors...also had buttons to cover screws.

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I put this in my shower over a year ago and it's still holding strong. We acting stained it to make it match the seat I purchased and the color is still strong. I live in Florida so humidity does not bother this either.

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I ordered this shelf since we just had our shower redone with natural tile and suction cups no longer worked. It is very nice. I can only give it four stars for a few reasons. First, no mounting hardware. Maybe I am used to Home Depot or Lowes but a shelf like this would typically come with screws and wall inserts. This one doesnt. So I have to go shopping for screws. Next, they have pre-drilled holes to mount it onto a wall but since I want to mount it on my grout lines I will have to drill another hole next to the pre-drilled hole which will not look very good. Since this shelf will be mounted high, the extra hole will be pretty obvious. Finally, the pre-drilled holes are counter sunk so deep that there is only about 1/8 of an inch of wood left to secure the screw. Teak is a hard wood but 1/8" isnt enough to keep it secured if you hit it with your head in the shower or put heavy shampoo on it. Typically pre-drilled and countersunk holes will leave most of the wood for strength and the countersink will be shallow. I will probably have to redrill two holes since I am worried about the 1/8" not being strong enough. So all in all a great shelf that I highly recommend. The dark teak wood really accents the new tile in our shower. But it is the little things that count when you order a custom product like this and in this case, the lack of stainless steel screws and the deep drilled holes drop this from a solid 5 to a 4 star.

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The shelf is very, very small. It likely won't even hold a towel. I returned it because I just couldn't see folding towels small enough to make them fit.