Welland 24 Inch x 12 Inch x 2 Inch Houston Wall Shelf Display Floating Shelves Black

This is the first item I have ever purchased from Amazon that I am not happy with. When this item arrived, the bottom of the shelf was damaged, but not from shipping. It was obviously damage that happened before it was shipped. The wood is flimsy and should only cost 1/3 the price. I would not advise anyone purchase this poorly made product.

I purchased 3 white floating shelves in July '10. They were easy to hang, and look great. I believe they must be pretty sturdy too because one of them has a computer printer on it.

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Five Shelf Metal Bookcase

I just received and assembled this bookcase and am very pleased. What I wanted in a bookcase was something that was tall enough and sturdy enough to hold a lot of books, not look too bad, and importantly not be so heavy that it was a pain to move. This bookcase nicely fills the bill. It has five big shelves, all steel construction, yet it weighs only 31 pounds.

The steel shelves snap onto steel tubes that are bolted securely to the side rails by long heavy bolts. While there are no diagonal cross members, the bookshelf when assembled is quite sturdy because there are a total of 15 horizontal members. The steel shelves are made of heavy gauge steel perforated by a lot of small holes and feel quite sturdy. All pieces were 100% painted. I had no problem assembling it. It is made in Taiwan.

Comparable wooden bookcases are all much heavier. A problem I found with the less expensive wooden bookcases was that the weight handling ability of the shelves was suspect. These bookcases often use flimsy plastic brackets that poke into small holes in the side wood to hold up the shelves.

I wasn't expecting this to be as good as it is, especially considering the low price (found cheaper on another site), however it has exceeded my expectations. I feared that it would be light and rickety, when in fact it's surprisingly sturdy and solid. It's also easy to put together, and holds a good number of books with no need for bookends. It also has a nice clean contemporary look to it and has a fairly low footprint to save on space. I bought a few more because I was so impressed, and considering you can get pretty poorly made fiberboard and paperfilled plywood shelving for a similar price, this metal bookcase seems like a no brainer when it comes to style and value!

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I bought two of these based on these reviews. They are flimsy at best. The shelves wobble both empty and with books on them. They seem very overpriced...something you might pick up a yard sale used for $20.

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I agree with Donald Fulton's 2005 review completely and wanted to up the overall rating of this bookcase. A senior woman, I assembled the entire thing in an hour (key provided for thirty included screws for crosspieces, miniscrewer needed for only two Philips-head included screws). I can move the bookcase easily when it is assembled, yet it is sturdy enough to hold my tax and legal volumes which weigh a ton. It was well packaged by the manufacturer, contained no scratches, and the tiny airholes in the shelves will permit some air circulation. The shelves are tall enough to hold magazines, and the end pieces are great since the books don't fall off the shelf. This is perfect for a basement where humidity would destroy wood and MDF, and I wish they made a wider model for us book crazies. It would also be great for a pantry or a garage. If this seems to fit your needs, give it a try. It is easy to assemble, sturdy, convenient.

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Bookcase with "X" Shape in Cappuccino Finish

Looks just like the picture, easy to assemble, and very sturdy.

Just can not go wrong for the price and looks great

Seems to be good quality. Has already withstood a fall. Was a bit confusing to assemble. Is pretty wide, so consider the dimensions before you buy. Good price for the stuff.

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I recently moved into a new home and needed a bookcase/shelf which not only met space requirements, but was also somewhat unique. This bookcase met both requirements. I put the bookcase together by myself, but would reccommend getting a helper.

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Very Sturdy, Took a while to get it together but it was worth it. I would deffinately would buy it again.

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I have this in a corner holding about 6 plants. It's beautiful and very very very sturdy!!! It's so much more chic then a regular boxy bookshelf but not to modern. It would really work for any decor. It's easy to put together. I have no regrets nor will you!!

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Oil Rubbed Bronze Hotel Towel Shelf or Train Rack with Bar

It's everything it was advertised to be strong, good looking, easy to install. I feared it might be too large for my small bathroom, but as luck would have it, it was just the right size. In addition to the towels I set my small radio on the top shelf. I'm delighted!

This matched other fixtures in the bathroom and was mounted by the cabinets and holds 6-8 bath towels well. The bronze finish is what I was looling for and was hard to find. It solved a problem of not enough space for more towels and is very sturdy and attractive.

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I can get something like this for half the price at Target.

And it only comes with screws long enough for drywall.

Forget trying to install it into studs, unless you go buy different screws.

It's also smaller than it looks.

It's ok...

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Range Kleen 2 Shelf Wall Mount Black Pot Rack

I've read the reviews and would rate the installed product with 5 stars. It's sharp looking, very functional, and if installed properly should stand up for a long time. That being said the key word is to install it PROPERLY. I looked at their installation video twice before installing it and read the critical reviews posted here.

Do yourself a favor and toss their so called installation hardware. You're going to need four spring action anchor bolts and you'll also need to drill a hole in the top center rack. You can't do the same on the bottom rack as it is recessed. MOST IMPORTANTLY, make the center hole that you've drilled line up with a stud. Their video says to "get as many of their predrilled holes to go into studs". Unless your house is built with horizontal studs (I jest) that will never happen. You probably won't want one of the other holes which are off center by 5 inches on the top and more than that on the bottom to be the one going into the stud. That can only tend to make the unit list to one side when you load it with pots and pans.

For just a few cents more they could have included spring action anchors and drilled the center hole that I referred to. They also could have made it easier to access the screws which you will need to tighten as this requires a short or off center screwdriver.

Oh well, I had nothing else to do that morning. Good Luck !!!

Very solidly built. Heavy and sturdy. Screws are provided for mounting to your wall but I would get molly bolts instead. This rack is heavy and with all the pots and lids on it, a more secure mounting is needed.

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My wife picked this out a couple weeks ago and we couldnt be happier with the look. It was pretty easy to install. Id recommend that you find at least one stud to secure this to, as molly-bolts can work their way out with a heavy load like pots and pans.

We plopped a little potted plant on the very top rack and it really ties the kitchen together.

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Perhaps I'm being a bit too harsh on a product that cost me $42, but this was an absolute nightmare to mount sturdily.

Before I get into what was required, I will give you the GOOD.

Once mounted it looks great. The pictures of the black mount show far more sheen on the black metal than is actually there, it's almost a matte black and looks very sharp.

The form factor is also just fine, two shelves are nice to have.

The hooks are the same matte black as the base, mounting the hooks on the inner grating seems necessary to get what you want to hang in the right place, but they have a tendency to shift and clang around a lot when you do this.

For ~$40, it's a steal, except...

The BAD:

The mounting hardware they give you is totally inadequate; You need one strong woodscrew or lag bolt screwed into a stud in the top center mount, otherwise any substantial weight you put on it will probably come down crashing in the middle of the night (like some reviewers have claimed).

The mounting scheme for the top shelf is poorly designed. Don't let any reviewer here tell you differently, more than 10lbs of weight on this shelf will make the metal at the top sag. When you put weight on it, all of the force is exerted at either edge of the top shelf. There is only one screw in the top, and it's in the *center*. When it's secured into a stud, instead of crashing down, the metal simple deforms and bends around that center screw. This is what people mean when they say it *sags*. And yes it does sag, no matter how heavy duty your mounting hardware is.

I could not tolerate this, I got around it by doing the following. I drilled two additional mounting holes on either side of the top shelf and anchored them with drywall screws. Due to the curve of the shelf, it's almost impossible to actually screw these in (probably why the designers didn't put them there). You have to use an extremely short screwdriver, or a ratchet with a phillips screwdriver and a lot of patience.

Putting it all together and mounting it to my satisfaction took me at least an hour, but once I added the additional mount points, there was no sag. It's not so solid it still doesn't bend or bow a bit when I give it a good tug, but it's not visibly deforming with 25lbs+ of cookware on it. Two design flaws: the metal is just too soft for this purpose, and you need mounting points at the edges of the top mount. I wanted to get two of these and mount them next to eachother (hey, I have a lot of cookware), but now I'm reconsidering it, even with such a great price.

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I had checked the restaurant supply store in my area for pot racks, but all they had were the straight stainless steel ones. I found this rack after some research and decided it was the best I could get for my money. I received it, put it together and mocked it up on my wall. The first thing that I noticed was the lack of a second mounting hole on the top shelf. The bottom has two holes, but the top has one directly in the center.

This alone made me question my purchase.

After mounting the rack with pop-toggle screws from HD (the included anchors for this rack gave me nightmares of failure in the middle of the night), my questions were answered. The top shelf was bowing out away from the wall! I hung my 14 piece Cook's set from JCP on the bottom shelf with the supplied hangers, and the top was bowed out a good 1/4" at the corners.

We'll see how long this lasts. I suspect the first spot to fail will be the top mounting point.

NOTE TO MANUFACTURER: Please use the same locations for mounting screws for the top shelf as you do for the bottom.

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Ellsworth Floor Cabinet with Door and Side Shelves

I read the reviews about the cheapness, the difficulty assembling, and the parts not fitting together but bought this anyway as it was the design and size that I wanted. I'm glad I did as I did not find any of those to be the case. It took about half an hour to assemble, but it was not hard. It is not top quality, but it is not top dollar either. The only downside for me is that the white is very dingy it's not the picture. It seems just a smidge grayish. Still worth it because nothing else I found fit in the space I needed with a door opening in this direction.

It would not fit together because the pieces weren't cut properly. Grooves on the back were crooked and the top wouldn't fit on, which makes the rest of it not fit together.

Don't waste your money. You know when it's really bad when the vendor doesn't even want you to return it, and gives you a full refund to boot. Just saved them a trip to the dump, I guess.

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The size is perfect and is exactly as described. However, lots of work to put together. Love of carpentry a plus!

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This cabinet was easy to assemble and seems sturdy as I just started using it. It has a great color and fits according to the dimensions perfectly.

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Exactly what I was hoping and expecting. This is a great value for the money. Dimensions were spot on and it fit perfectly. I am very impressed with the value vs the cost.

Coaster Black 61 Inch Contemporary Media Console with Shelves and Drawers

I have to admit that I spent more time researching my entertainment center than I did on my television. I checked out Amazon, multiple online sites, and retail stores before deciding on the 61" Coaster Media Console. I was specifically looking for a black, low-profile entertainment center with a reasonable amount of storage.

The assembly was a 13-step process that I did mostly by myself. I had the assistance of my wife towards the end when I need a third/fourth hand. It took about three hours from start-to-finish to complete the assembly. I would rate the instructions as a "B".

All in all, I am pleased with our purchase and highly recommend the 61" Coaster Console if you are looking for a low-profile entertainment center with hidden storage.

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Folding Piper Bakers Rack - Black

I recently had my deck renovated and did not want a lot of planters messing up the new waterproof surface. Although I had already seen this item on Amazon I thought I would prefer to see a plant rack in person before purchasing it. I drove all over West Los Angeles but I could not find anything that came close to this unit. So I ordered it and was told it would be delivered around mid-November. I really didn't want to wait that long but what choice did I have? Today, November 2, the doorbell rang and it was the UPS guy with my bakers rack!

It is just perfect. The black metal finish matches my patio table and chairs (and my security door leading out to the deck) which is why I was not interested in anything I had seen in a green finish.

First of all, as soon as I took the unit out of the package it practically set itself up. No loose parts, it merely unfolds and hey presto, you have a plant stand. It is very sturdy but not too heavy for me to move around myself. I am glad I bought the three-shelf unit rather than the four as my geraniums are all taller than I realized.

As soon as I put my plants on the shelves I walked back into my office and ordered two more of these racks. Now I can't wait to see that UPS truck in the street!

UPDATE:

As of July 29, 2012 I now own five of these units. However, I see the price now is at $149.00 I bought mine at $112.00 and $122.00 and they are worth that much. I did have two small problems. One of the racks arrived with a bent cantilever that holds the shelf. But with a few taps with the hammer I was able to straighten it out and now it is fine. Also one of the back legs was bent about five degrees. I could have straightened that out with a hammer too but it did not affect the stability so I didn't bother. Also, the coating on the last one I received was spotty in some places but not serious enough to return.

I still love these racks, they are perfect for me and I get a lot of compliments on the way they show off all my geraniums.

For what I needed these were fine. I am using them to display product in trade shows and I expect them to get a bit beat up. However, they arrived a little on the rough side. I ordered 3 in total and 2 arrived bent just enough to be noticeable and at one point difficult to open. I was able to sort of bend back into place enough to work. The boxes they arrived in were intact, so I do not think this took place in shipping.

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In the picture provided, this Folding Rack appeared to be exactly what I was looking for to display my shade loving potted plants on my front porch in Florida. Actually, this is the first time I have not been pleased with a purchase from Amazon. The flimsy cardboard box used to ship them allowed for them to get bent so badly that I had to have a strong man with the use of vise grips and a hammer to bend it enough so it could be used. Not all of the surface received paint in the manufacturing process and therefore will rust unless I apply some rust preventative paint. I ordered two of these racks and would have inquired about returning them had there not been personal time constraints. For price, these racks are not a good buy. Considering the damage and poor quality, $40 or less would be a reasonable and fair price.

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We were pleased with this item. For the price one would not necessarily expect the sturdiness of this rack. It folds up nicely and is compact for its height. It would be a simple yet mildly elegant addition to anyone's patio. Lovely to put plants or candles on, or just a nice way to un-clutter an area. Did have to bend back slightly a couple of the hooks to open it when it first arrived. Be careful not to pry too far as these are the same hooks that hold the shelves when the unit is fully deployed.

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I very much like the quality and ease of setup for the plant stand. It literally goes from box to patio--ready to use-in a minute. The only thing I would like to change is the height. I would like it to be taller with more room between the shelves. I may be using pots that are too large...Anyway, the quality is very sturdy and I think it will last several years before it needs replacement.

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Knape & Vogt Mfg Co 4' Blk Shelf Standard (Pack Of 10) Shelf Standard

Knape & Vogt Mfg Co 4' Blk Shelf Standard (Pack Of 10) Shelf Standard. Fast shipping great service, thank you!

The best deal out there for shelve system. Strong and sturdy for this model. Used for garage shelves, works great. Cheers

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