Showing posts with label garage organization systems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garage organization systems. Show all posts

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Zenith Products 3772W Double Cabinet Space Saver Over-the-Toilet Shelving System, White

Zenith Products 3772W Double Cabinet Space Saver Over-the-Toilet Shelving System, WhiteWhat a piece of junk. Save your money. It went in the garbage day one. Springs jammed down the tubes...Looked and felt flimsy and cheaply made. A total waste of money.

Don't buy this item-& if it is representative of this company, beware!

Cheaply made. Insufficient space 6" should be 8 1/2" or 9". Springs too stiff for what it is holding. Too hard to compress even 3".

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Cost was low and quality low. Very thin plastic with cardboard

back. However, good service and arrived quickly. You pay for

what you get. I guess it's amazing you can buy items so cheaply.

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This has been the most miserable thing to install. We have 8 foot ceilings in our bathroom. The packaging states that it works for up to 8 foot 1 inch. We can not get it to tension to stay up at all. We finally got it installed, though not the way it is intended to be installed. We used command hooks to hold up the top compartment that is currently keeping it steady up. We also went and got gripper feet for the bottom hoping it would help, which didn't because we still could not get enough tension to hold it in place.

We have had and used other over the toilet shelves before. This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever seen. Don't waste your money on it. I have a feeling it will be headed to the trash sooner than later.

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I have a very small and compact bathroom that's as wide as my bathtub and about two feet longer than the tub's length. When I replaced my toilet last fall, the old, metal shelving unit I had no longer fit.

This cabinet was the only thing I could find that would fit the space. It's light-weight and assembly was relatively simple. It doesn't have as much capacity as my old unit did and because it's plastic, I'm hesitant to place too much stuff on the shelves. Still, it mostly serves its intended purpose and if space is at a premium, it's a decent purchase.

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

ClosetMaid 9-Cube Organizer

ClosetMaid 8644 9-Cube Organizer, WhiteAfter hauling several boxes of books around the country during my post-college nomadic phase, I finally decided to unpack them. I had some space for a bookcase, but not the money for anything fancy. I found this unit at my local SuperTarget and decided to give it a try. I give it 5 stars for the following reasons:

It looks nice. It's not fancy or beautiful, but it has a clean, quiet look. I chose not to attach the backing material (flimsy, as expected with this type of unit). Up against a white wall, it blends in nicely.

It was quite easy to assemble. I did it myself with a power screwdriver. The whole project took about 35 minutes. The parts in my kit were not labeled, but it's not hard to figure out what goes where.

I love that the shelves are divided into "cubes." The dividers provide lots of support for my heavy old textbooks. Lesser shelves or those without support would certainly sag.

The units are compatible with others in the Cubicals line. They can be stacked/arranged to form whatever kind of system you want. I'm considering getting another piece to stack on top. The assembly materials include extra dowels for this purpose. Also, you can get drawer/baskets to slide into the cubes, or doors to turn them into cabinets.

In addition to the extra dowels for stacking more units on top, the hardware packet includes a wall anchor, to keep the unit from tipping/falling on top of kids who climb up the front like a ladder.

All in all, a very functional solution to my book problem.

I felt I needed to add a review of my own to counter the bad ones.

I've had this organizer for about three years. True, it's not the sturdiest thing, but I don't go around pushing on my furniture all the time and I don't have kids. It was super easy to put together and comes apart just as easily (I had to disassemble it, pack it up and move to a different state with it). I, unlike other posters, did not have any pre-drilled holes missing.

I got some of those fabric pull out drawers for it and those have been great and give the furniture some color. I have clothes, random knick-knacks and giant textbooks in mine and it's been holding up superbly. None of the parts have broken on me and nothing has ripped off. I definitely recommend this.

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A disappointing item, with confusing assembly instructions and parts that do not fit together well. The nine-cube variant of the Closetmaid organizer shelving should be easier to assemble than other items in this product line, given that the wooden parts are standardized and the entire shelf is symmetrical. But clever engineering means that Closetmaid saves a few cents per unit by making the metal hardware more complex, and they pass this savings on to the buyer by making the shelf harder to put together. I would recommend that you examine competing items carefully, as there are higher quality items easily found at a lower price point.

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i ordered 3 plus 21 fabric drawers for my son's playroom. I must admit that i was very disappointed in the quality of the organizer. For starters, the directions refer to pre-drilled holes that do not exist. The laminate chips ridiculously easy exposing the lovely fiberboard underneath. You can see the screws and the wooden dowel holes from the top of the organizer. While i was assembling the third one, it fell apart and the wooden dowels broke and the pieces chipped. I had to get really creative to assemble it after the dowels were broken in half and i couldn't pull the shredded parts out of the holes.

All in all this product is just ok. I feel like i've seen a cheaper equivalent at Target and Ikea. The saving grace for this organizer are the fabric drawers. Once assembled with the fabric drawers installed, it looks good. It serves it's purpose, to organize toys in a child's room. I wouldn't buy this to use as a display shelf or to put anywhere where people might see it and be able to scrutinize the quality of the product. It looks cheap.

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I don't write many reviews but I was delighted by this shelf and it well exceeded my expectations.

You won't get it together in "only minutes" (alone, took just under an hour) but the final product is really nice and elegant for the price. Higher quality than expected, just don't expect the moon. It's sturdy. The fabric totes are cheap and cute and an easy way to express your style or personalize your shelf. The totes themselves are somewhat stiff fabric and also studier than expected.

Some reviews said screws in the finished product are left exposed but I think that has been corrected as my unit came with screw covers. I think the whole thing finishes quite nicely. A little tap of the hammer gets the cover even with the wood. Also there were no holes left exposed from optional dollies, there were matching dolly-hole stoppers included. I had no issues with drill holes absent, all of mine were present.

My very basic little electric screwdriver did the job just fine, but it says you can use a regular screwdriver if you don't have a drill.

I absolutely recommend this product to someone looking for storage or organization on a budget, I found the lowest price at my Target store, and the bins were cheap too.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Momentum Furnishings Llc 3-Tier Blk Book Shelf Pbf-0283 Furniture Library/Book Shelves

Momentum Furnishings Llc 3-Tier Blk Book Shelf Pbf-0283 Furniture Library/Book ShelvesWell, Let me be the first to say, Great price! I recieved it today. So, I ordered this December 17th and recieved it December 26th. at least 5-7 business days I'd say. The quality of the wood I'd say is okay. Definitely not the best but its nice. The wood was peeling a bit on one side. and popping open in the middle on one. But I didnt care! VERY EASY AND QUICK SET UP!!!! I bought this to be a beauty Shelf. Hairspray that normally wouldn't fit anywhere, fit PERFECTLY in between any shelf. I loved the look of the wood. Although, I feel like it could bend very easily. I very much like it. I set it up in three steps. 1. Put the wood upside down. Put the caps under screws upright. Then screw the poles on (that are plastic) 2. Repeat step 1 for the second step. Except you just screw it onto the other plastic pole which came in handy! 3. Finally, just put the bottom caps on and flip it over.

It come's with picture Directions which were much easier to follow than words in my opinion. It comes with 8 poles, 4 caps, 4 bottom legs, and 3 pieces of wood. Definitely a great purchase. Thank you Momentum Furnishings

Friday, October 4, 2013

Wide Kingston Bracketless Shelf

Wide Kingston Bracketless ShelfThese shelves are absolutely beautiful! They have held up very well and look more expensive than what the actual cost was. I definitely plan on buying more!

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Alexandria 60" Low Profile TV Stand

Crosley Furniture Alexandria 60-Inch Low Profile TV Stand, Classic CherryI really like the look of this tv stand, especially for the price. It shipped quickly and was well packaged. Assembly instructions were easy to follow and I had it put together in about 2 hours. The only disappointment is that after a couple of weeks with my 60" Panasonic Plasma TV sitting on it, I noticed the cabinet top starting to sag in the middle, probably at least a half inch lower than at the ends. I don't think there is enough vertical support in the middle or the cabinet top is not strong enough to hold a 95 pound tv with most of the weight centered on the stand.

This is not only a gorgeous TV stand, but is a beautiful piece of furniture for my living room. I ordered the 60" stand and with my 40" TV, it looks great. I was worried about putting it together myself, but I lucked out and was able to have someone else put it together for me. It was well packed and in perfect condition. It also had wonderful readable instructions. I would highly recommend this item to anyone looking for a beautiful, functionable piece of furniture.

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This cabinet was packaged well, assembled easily, and looks beautiful in my family room. The instructions were understandable. I took my time and assembled it while listening to the television; it took me a couple of hours.

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This item was very well packed and all pieces were flawless. The instruction manual was easy to follow and written in large print. All the hardware was present. It is a very good looking piece and very functional. Be sure to measure all your equipment so that it fits into the cabinet. It is not very deep and some of the older pieces such as older DVD players may not fit. The assembly took about an hour and a half, not including the unpacking which takes at least 30 minutes due to the excellent packing job. The assembly went smoothly due to the well-written instruction manual. It will take another 15 minutes to hook up all your equipment, so you are looking at approximately a two hour job. It is well worth it when you see how nice this piece looks. It is really good looking and I would recommend this item to any one.

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The unit arrived very well packagedin fact two boxesone huge one for the body of the TV stand and one small box for the ball feet... both well protected and no damage at all to the unit. The shipper arrived on the day I chose within the five hour window.

I was excited about this piece of furniture because the manufacturer claims "Solid hardwood and veneer construction". In fact, it is largely composition wood and veneers. The doors are solid but that appears to be the extent of it. Quite typical of most every other piece of "asembly required" furniture, it seems.

The color of the wood stain is uniform throughout and, with a light furniture polishing, it has a wonderful rich tone. The table top appears to be cherry-stained oak or ash.

Assembly was straight-forward and rather effortless. The directions were simple and clearly illustrated. This reviewer assembled the unit solo in just under two hours. All parts alligned up well and fit together perfectly.

Because wood glue was not used, as hoped, (the glue-able joints weren't solid wood), I am hoping the cams hold securely. (Just will remember not to attempt to lift it by the top!)

As a piece of furniture, though, it is well designed and very attractive, and the photos reflect its true appearance. It fits perfectly in the area we intended for it, It is attractive, functional and, hopefully the materials will last for as long as if made of solid wood.

Had it been actually solid wood through out, it would have been wonderful, but at the price it is offered, it is a good deal.

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Saturday, July 20, 2013

Rubbermaid 5G73 FastTrack 47-1/2 Inch Upright

Rubbermaid 5G73 FastTrack 47-1/2 Inch UprightRubbermaid recently updated its FastTrack products with a new design.

The old 47.5" upright "with gripper" as pictured and described on Amazon came with two separate pieces: a gripper, and an upright that connects to it.

The newer product (not pictured or described) that Amazon actually ships is a 47.5" upright without a gripper that is moulded to snap onto the FastTrack rail.

If you are ordering this product to match with older shelving uprights or because you would like to attach the gripper to a shorter upright you should NOT purchase this product as it is not what you will receive.

The picture is NOT what you receive ... buyer beware that what you receive is not what is pictured and is not compatible with the rails that are pictured. I bought this to match an existing set of fasttrack rails (what is pictured) and these are different. Essentially they are the same rails but without the clasp which snaps onto the track ... hence they do not match (lengths and holes will not be the same distance from the track, and hence the shelf would not be level) and cannot be used ... Amazon, shame on you for not fixing this issue (already described last year by another purchaser).

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We like these products to much, we now have an entire FastTrack system in our 3-car garage. The best feature is that you can very easily change things around (not the tracks, but all of the hanging pieces). The uprights are an expensive way to hang shelves, but they are strong and they are not permanent, so you can adjust the location of your shelving. You can't beat the convenience the uprights themselves require no assembly or installation. You simply hang them from a FastTrack track. You will also need to buy a track, brackets, and wire shelving, though, and this can add up very quickly. The only store in our area that has a decent stock of FastTrack pieces is WalMart, but they have nowhere near the number of options as Amazon. Lowes and the Home Depot offer only a handful of the FastTrack hooks and the track. One caveat about the uprights: if your garage is unfinished (as ours is), you will need to hang the uprights on the studs, or they will not be stable. Of course, if you have sheetrocked walls, this will not be an issue. Bottom line the uprights are a well made product that can help you organize your garage almost overnight. We did!

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As others have pointed out, the uprights as described no longer exist. The newly (IMHO inferior) designed uprights do not have the "grippers" and do not "snap tightly to the rail". In fact, the newly designed uprights just hook over the top of the rail and are free to swing back and forth. In order to secure them, Rubbermaid advises that they be attached to the wall using the included screws and drywall anchors. In some installations, they recommend that they be screwed directly to the wall studs. Once installed, they become permanent as any other wall mounted shelving system. In essence, the top rail serves no purpose, other than to act as an expensive alignment jig. The flexibility of the FastTrack system is lost. You can obtain the same functionality and save substantial money, by purchasing ordinary dual shelf standards and brackets. Many companies manufacture these products, but for an example of what is available, check the following Amazon links:

KV Heavy Duty Shelf Bracket Decorative 10 1/2" White

KV Heavy Duty Shelf Standard Decorative 48" White

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This upright is a different depth than those for Rubbermaid Configurations, be wary of the size differences. Otherwise I'm sure its a sturdy product.

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Workstation, Stainless, Wall-mount Folding, 17" X 14", Laptop

Workstation, Stainless, Wall-mount Folding, 17' X 14', LaptopThis shelf unit is simple but good. I bought mine for a rather unconventional use. I mounted it on the exterior of my travel trailer for a cooking shelf.

I found that there was plywood underneath which was unacceptable for my exterior use. I replaced the plywood with a piece of plastic cutting board.

I like it, the shelf is one hand operable when lifting up. Just lift and it locks in place. It does take two hands to lower because each bracket/hinge must be released but it only takes one second. It arrived quickly and the seller provided good communication. It was well packed and in perfect condition.

I bought this for my laptop. I was skeptical at first since only one person had reviewed it, but it's perfect. It will definitely hold a laptop and withstand lots of raising & lowering without falling apart. There's no plastic or particle board. The metal hinging arms are sturdy and the stainless steel won't be affected by my laptop (which tends to run hot). My only complaint is that I had to take the bottom screws out and take it apart a bit to mount it to the wall. (If you go that route, make sure to mark your drill holes before you do, though.) There were no installation instructions, but it wasn't a huge hassle. Plus, the company contacted me well before the shelf arrived letting me know that if I had any questions they would be happy to assist.

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Shelf is well made. Very solid and not cheaply constructed. Had some difficulty getting access to the mounting screws to mount to the wall but removing the top shelf part (four screws) made it much easier. Made to fit on standard 16" frame wall studs. Shelf was well packaged and fully protected from shipping damage. Excellent product.

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I own a food truck and use this as a service counter. It works perfectly and will hold the weight without any problems. The stainless shelf is perfect and the price is reasonable.

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My kitchen has only 10 feet of counter space.

I mounted this for extra work station or to

hold a water dispenser.Small amount of wood

shows when it is folded down so I stained it

to match my cabinets. It will scratch so put

a cloth under cutting board when you use it.

Clean with stainless steel cleaner.

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