Friday, October 17, 2014
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
Louis Philippe Open Bookcase
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This bookcase is absolutely beautiful. It's just the right size for a small space, and beats partical board hands down.At first I thought this was going to be a great piece for my bedroom. It was looking good until I put the back panel on. The back piece wasn't made wide enough, so when you screwed in the sides, it splintered the wood on the inside of the bookcase. No, I didn't screw them in crooked. In my opinion, if you're going to spend several hundred dollars on a bookcase, you may as well save yourself the aggravation and just pay the extra two hundred dollars and get it from a furniture store. Right now I'm wishing I had. If you do decide to buy this, then I suggest you run to your local hardware store and buy some tack nails, because you'll be needing them.The cabinet is beautiful and matches my cherry desk that I had purchased 2 years ago from a store close to me. It is well worth the money. If I had known at the time of purchase the quality I was getting and how well it matches my existing desk I would have spent a little more money and bought the large one actually still thinking about getting it.Thursday, August 21, 2014
Kidkraft Puzzle Book Shelf - Primary
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I bought this for my son when he was a year old and it has been perfect for his toys and books. He had a taller shelf before that and I always worried that he would knock it over, but I have no such worries with this one. This one is the perfect height for a small child and it's absolutely adorable. It was easy to put together and I feel that it is sturdily constructed. I certainly never worry about it breaking. I am so pleased that we bought this shelf and I would recommend it to anyone who has a young child.Read Best Reviews of Kidkraft Puzzle Book Shelf - Primary Here
My husband and I are impressed with this purchase. The wood is hard and sturdy and the paint job is flawless. It put together easily and is very cute. We are very happy with the price vs the quality we got.Want Kidkraft Puzzle Book Shelf - Primary Discount?
My wife and I bought this bookcase for our 21 month old son. It is perfect. We looked everywhere, and most costing this little were made of cheap pressboard; office furniture type stuff.This is sturdy, "cute" (perfect for boy or girl), holds lots of stuff (not just books) and if you want, you could make 3 one shelf racks out of it, or 1 two shelf rack and another single rack, etc.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Knape & Vogt 2141WH 36 36" White Finish Shelf-Made Images Wood Display Ledges
- Floating Wood Shelf Features
- Constructed from durable wood for long lasting quality and performance.
- Crown molding design adds style and class to any room of the home.
- A great way to display framed photos decorative plates collectibles and more.
- White finish brings a clean accent to any room and looks great with almost any decor.
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The product came with chipped paint and a few dents. Although dents were on side that goes next to wall. It was extremely inconvienant for me to have to repaint it when the reason why I bought it in the first place b/c it was white wasn't worth the hassel to send back either.Mine arrived in great condition. It looks great installed. Only gripe the drywall anchors that come with it do not have a lip on them. We lost one in the wall. Luckily we had our own supply of them and used our own anchors to install this beautiful shelf.Want Knape & Vogt 2141WH 36 36" White Finish Shelf-Made Images Wood Display Ledges Discount?
I ordered 2 shelves. Color is more cream than white and is not consistent, so I had to paint them. One shelf was chipped on both ends and so warped, you could never hang it. I called seller's customer service 2x and was forced to leave messages. No one called back. Then sent an email and received quick response. They shipped another shelf pretty quickly and told me to throw the damaged one away. I am happy with the shelves despite the hassle and painting needed.These shelves are really well made and seemed so sturdy, but the finish is terrible. I bought two of these, and both of them had a blotchy, uneven coat of paint that looked yellow in some spots. It was bad enough that it almost looked like coffee had spilled on them. I would NOT buy these again. Luckily the return was easy enough.Thursday, June 26, 2014
Orchard Hills Bookcase with Lower Doors
1.) This is press board furniture, and it is cheap. It will warp in time, and is heavier than wood furniture.
2.) The veneer is paper, and it is fragile it scrapes off easily.
3.) The pieces don't fit together well, and some had to be sanded to fit. The connectors are plastic and fragile.
4.) The stability is based on the paper backing holding the unit together. We put L brackets in the top and bottom to stabilize it.
5.) You can only put 25 pounds on each shelf. That's not many books.
6.) The shipping is expensive, because it is so heavy.
7.) It takes time to put them together, but is easy. You need two people to do it.
8.) Check each piece carefully for cracks prior to assembly. We found several in the long pieces, and it wasn't until they were being assembled. Go directly to Sauder for replacement.
If you are looking for something to look impressive but not be a sturdy, long-lasting item buy this. As for the economy right now I don't see why we should buy expensive furniture so this is perfect.I own this bookshelf and have had it for over ten years, so it has stood the test of time. The bookshlef is sturdy with one fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves. The bookshelveis heavy over 100 pounds, so it helps to have two people assemble, although I did it myself in jsut over two hours. The entire process of assembly is fairly easy, but does require attention to detail. The only tools one needs is a a screwdriver and a hammer. It looks beautiful when finished. As mentioned, I have had this bookshelf for over 10 years and it is still in great shape with no warping or sagging of the sides or shelves. The bookshelf can be attached to a wall stud with accompaning hardware if small children are in the home. This is a very good idea, as kids may try to climb the shelves and perhaps pull the entire bookshelf down atop themselves. The shelves can be adjusted to variable heights. I like this feature. The only part that is really cheap is the backing, which is heavy-duty veneered cardboard. I went to the hardware store and bought a piece of oak veneered plywood and nailed this on rather than the provided cardboard backing. This really firms up the bookshelf and adds strength.
The oak veneeer is durable and pleasing to look at, but it does not tolerate standing water, so don't put a beverage on the shelf without a cup protector. Likewise, a vacuum cleaner can easily dent or chip the veneer, so use with TLC.
Remember, this is an economy bookshelf. A true wood bookshelf would run many hundreds of dollars more. I think it is a great buy for those who do not need the "best" money can buy. This one is plenty good for me. I also have these two side models by Sauder: Orchard Hills 5-Shelf Library Bookcase Carolina Oak Sandwitched together in a triplet, they accomodate all my library of books.
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I bought this from amazon and it took nearly 5 hours to put together which frustrated me. The instructions can fool you and you could easily put the parts together upside down or backwards if you don't pay real close attention. When I went to put the trim on the sides together I noteced a space between the shelves and trim. Pay close attention to the diagram and your unit will be fine. I called Sauder about this and they informed me that this was common with a lot of people and they walked me through the process of correcting it. Customer service was excellent and I had no problems at all. The bookcase came intact execpt for the backing which had a dent in it so I called Sauder and they easily replaced it for free. It's presswood and not real wood but it acttually holds up very well. I must admit that I really feel this is overpriced so if you have the time, wait for it to go on sale or surf the web for the best deal you can get, it's worth doing your homework when spending your hard earned dollars. Originally, it was 159. and dropped to 127. Now it's 114. Don't get me wrong, it's not a horrible peice of furniture but putting it together required plenty of patience and time. If you're not handy, have someone assist you with assembeling this bookcase. Also try to have a portable drill to fasten the screws together, it will make things easier for you rather than using a plain screwdriver. One last note, the shipping charge was high so I would reccomend buying this in a store if you can get it and save the extra cash for youself. That can be a deal-breaker when you buy online. The box it came in was very heavy so naturally shipping will be pricey. If you can get this at a real low price with minimal or free shipping, then I would reccomend buying it without hesitating. I don't regret purchasing this bookcase and if I had to do it over again, I'd purchase it in a heartbeat! It's been two years since I bought it and it looks very elegant in my home.Good luck.
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We purchased this to match the desk, which complemented furniture we already had. My only complaint is that it's a tad darker than it appears in the pictureIt's more of a light brown than a blonde color. Regardless, we like it, and get lots of complements. It's tall, sturdy, and fairly easy to assemble. Worth the money.Arrived on time. Easy to assemble. Solid construction. Color a little darker than I expected but still looks good. I would reccommend itto a friend.Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Sandusky Lee UR4416BIN36 Black Zinc Steel Bin Shelving Unit with 36 Storage Bin, 57" Height x
- Eight shelves with open views for organization of stored items in 36 gray plastic pull-out bins
- Zinc coated steel wire shelving for strength and durability
- Steel frame with durable powder coated finish
- Flat top of unit can be used for added storage
- Assembly required, instructions included, tool not provided
Unlike the previous reviewer, we had no issues with setup/assembly. Very easy, and it only took about 24 minutes.STURDY PRODUCT. LOTS OF STORAGE. BINS ARE MADE OF QUALITY MATERIAL AND HAS LOTS OF ROOM FOR NUTS AND BOLTS OR WHATEVER.I WOULD RECOMMED IT TO EVERYONE.The shelves in and of themselves are well built but the person or persons responsable for the instructions either never put one together or just have no idea how to convey how it really needs to be done. What should be a 20 minute job turned into 2 hours of frustration. I took it apart and put it together as it needs to be. I called the company and told them and I have no idea if they changed the instructions.Lots of storage, great for the garage. Bins fit well and all items are easily identified. I would recommend to anyone needing a little extra organization for a reasonable price.I am giving this three stars because the directions were poorly illustrated and the shelve inserts required extra fasteners to stay in place.
The instructions were straight forward, but the illustrations were poor and in some sports you couldn't tell exactly where to put each rung. It is important because to get your shelves to look like the one in the product picture you have to know exactly which hole the bolts go in. The instructions do not make this clear. I got it put together, but after several rounds of re-adjusting the shelving brackets.
Also, the shelf insert were only just big enough to fit into the brackets. I ended up zip tying them in place. Otherwise, the shelf would pop off the rails. It works well once you do this.
I love the space it saved and the organization it provides.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Winsome Terrace 7-Piece Storage Shelf/Bookcase, 37 by 11.8 by 30-Inch
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I bought this to serve as an organizational tool for my family. I needed something to hold things that I found randomly around the house. With this unit there is room for everyone to have their own basket. The baskets are light enough with two handles for my kids to carry their own things to their rooms each night. The baskets are made of cornhusk, so they aren't the sturdiest material but they are of a size that would be easy to replace later on if necessary. The unit itself is very easy to put together and I was pleasantly surprised at the quality, considering it came in pieces. The back panels are a thin plywood rather than the cardboard you typically find on build it yourself furniture. Overall the piece looks classy and fits in nicely with a contemporary or traditional decor. I do recommend.Read Best Reviews of Winsome Terrace 7-Piece Storage Shelf/Bookcase, 37 by 11.8 by 30-Inch Here
I like this shelf a lot. It was pretty easy to put together by yourself (though I think it recommends two people). The baskets are a bit smaller than I would have thought but they're still useful for storage. The whole thing is a lot sturdier than I was anticipating based on the cost.The color is true to the picture... a dark brown, espresso color which goes great with the similar colored furniture in my apartment.
All in all, I would recommend this product, just make sure that you check all the pieces before putting it together because Amazon cannot send you ONE replacement piece... just a whole new one.
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The bookshelf looks great and the price was right. Assembly was except one of the shelves was missing a hole so we had to drill one.Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Black Ladder Shelf Storage with Wine Rack
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I really liked this piece it arrived pretty quickly and looks great. I read other reviews saying it wasn't sturdy and I completely disagree. It's pretty solid.The only drawback was it has A LOT of pieces and I felt the directions could have been a bit more user friendly.
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this wine rack is awesome. the only problem is building it takes a long time and directions are a little tough. the boyfriend still hasn't figured out how to make the drawer fitMy wife and I found we have a lot more light in the hallways with these mounted. Make sure to anchor it to the wall and follow the directions--take your time and do it right and you won't be dissatisfied.Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Alera SW59HB424SR Hook Bars For Wire Shelving, 5 Hooks, 24 in. Deep, Silver, 2 Bars/Pack
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Quick - Shelf Hangers Six Shelf 16" Deep Ceiling Mount Shelving Unit
The 6 shelves can be split into two sets of three or 4+2 or 5+1, or 2+2+2, etc. by adding only 6 or 12 eye screws.
Using full 1 inch thick pine boards, we made 10 foot long shelves with no sags. The product spec says it holds 1050 lbs. I believe it.
For wet basements and garages, they don't sit in water on the floor nor do they attach to a damp wall.I'm not sure why I didn't think of this beforehand, but it is pretty impossible to find any plywood boards over 8' long. Again, I don't know why I didn't think of this as I am in the lumber store every day, and it never occurred to me that when you space these out at 4 foot lengths, and get even the tiniest bit of overhang, you will have to figure out a way to create your own shelves. The instructions allow for 8 foot widths (for light loading), and my joists are on 24" centers, so I was left with about a 10.5' shelf. My first joist was about a foot from the wall, as the header was buried in the wall, with less than an inch to bite into, so I just located the next joist which was 1 foot from the wall. I really needed these shelves to butt up to the wall, so this was my solution.
My idea was to rip down a 2x4x10 in half, and then screw a piece of 3/4" ply onto the 10' section. It turned out cheaper than using the straight 1" ply, since I had the 3/4 just laying around, but it took a few minutes of frying neurons to figure it out. It was still plenty strong after I screwed the brackets into the wall.
Great system, and the total costs for the wood was around $12. If you need to buy the plywood, it should run you no more than $28 for the wood. You obviously need a table saw, as the lumber stores I go to only have a mitered chop saw, or one of the fancy vertical table saws and that's all. Not much in the way of free cuts when it comes to ripping down 2x4's. So if your joists are not on 16", and you want the maximum shelving possible for the system, be ready to rip down a 2x4.
If anyone has any other solutions to this problem please let me know, as I plan on installing another set of these. They literally took me 10 minutes to install, but I also knew where my joists were. Just drilled 6 holes, and inserted the eye bolts. I used a 1 1/4" socket to get the eye bolts in as I just couldn't find my 1 1/8" socket. Worked like a charm, just had to use the low speed on my drill. Great shelves, sturdy, and I couldn't see these breaking, even will all of my tools on them.
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This product is truly ingenious. I have my garage back now... I am shock that this company doesn't advertise this product on tv because they would make a mint. Thanks true shelf. I wish I could upload pictures.Read Best Reviews of Quick - Shelf Hangers Six Shelf 16" Deep Ceiling Mount Shelving Unit Here
What a simple ingenious invention. Just what I needed to create heavy duty shelving that is rock solid, non tipping, adjustable, easy to clean under and affordable.A real winner
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These are great hanging shelves. The metal hangers are quite substantial. I bought this model (14" wide) and also two of the 24" deep version Quick Shelf Hangers Overhead Ceiling Mount Storage Unit. The 16" and 24" are identical, just the hanger is wider.Note, some people noted using a hex socket to install. I recommend it. My 24" set needed a 1 1/4" socket, and my 16" set needed a 1 1/8" socket.
With 3/4 plywood or particle board, you have a very sturdy shelf.
I used 4 hangers, with 8' boards -which doesn't match the photo. I used 4 longs on top, and then 3 rows of 4 each of the shorter. I ended up with a little extra hardware and did not reach the floor. For me it is perfect because I can store some items directly on the floor below.
A reminder: a typical 4'x8' board (48" x 96") divides cleanly into 3 16" boards. Free cutting at a large box store. I ended up using white melamine on particle board, which is perfect for a basement.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Alera SW504824BL Industrial Wire Shelving Starter Kit, 4 Shelves, 48w x 24d x 72h, Black
Of the two, the first box I opened didn't have the top 4 poles. I called Alera and they said that I'd have to return it because they couldn't ship me 4 poles. If they were screws there would not have been a problem. I contacted Amazon and they immediately sent me a replacement with one day shipping. Great experience. I had it delivered by UPS and had them pick up the defective unit. It made my life easier.
On with the product, quick and easy to build once you figure out how you want to space out the shelves. Just screw in the poles, snap in the plastic wraps based on the height you want and you are set.
Sturdy and spacious allowing me to organize my garage much better.These shelves are excellent. High quality and simple to put together, what more could you ask for?
Got these in two days with Amazon Prime and they have really transformed our kitchen. We no longer are searching for places to put things.
One word of caution, if you order the "2x Alera SW590004 Caster Kit For Wire Shelving, Gray, Four per Set," please get yourself a 3/4X48 wooden dowel. Installation is near impossible without one and bone-dead simple with one.
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Two of these heavy duty large shelving units have done wonders organizing the garage. The shelves come with leveling feet and are easy to assemble, but it did take two people to slide the shelves on because they are large and have to be lowered gradually and evenly on both ends. I would like an additional shelf or two but didn't purchase because of the cost. I have several metal shelving units throughout the house, but this Alera unit is definitely the most heavy duty. These are high quality: the steel is heavy gauge and the finish is smooth. The two foot deep shelves are good for storing a large ice chest, for patio furniture cushions, 40-lb sacks of bird seed and large bags of potting soil. These bags can sit across the 24" inch depth, so they don't have to be sideways which would take up too much space on the shelves.Update: When I contacted Alera and explained my situation they immediately sent out replacement parts no questions ask. For this reason I have moved my rating from one to four stars. I would prefer 3 1/2. Anyway they were so courteous and professional that I have let go of me previous frustrations. This is a good product I just was not willing to settle for defective pieces and now that I have everything the way it should be I am happy.These shelves are very nice when constructed properly. I purchased 4 however I received one that was bent and cracked on one of the critical welds. I sent it back and received another bent in the same general way. I sent that one back and again received another one bent, in several places this time. I have spent an enormous amount of time sending, and receiving these shelves. I am not pleased. They were obviously that way from the factory because the box was fine. I am going to contact Alera directly and request that they send me an undamaged shelf so I can put it together and be done with this. I will post their response.
Goodluck,
MatthewGot this industrial shelf for starting plants on. The shelves provide a great way to hang the lights above the plants. These shelves are very sturdy and will last forever.

