Showing posts with label metal storage cabinets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label metal storage cabinets. Show all posts

Sunday, August 3, 2014

InterDesign Easy Lock Pro Shelf, Brushed Stainless Steel

InterDesign Easy Lock Pro Shelf, Brushed Stainless SteelThis is a fantastic bathroom shelf. It is very heavy-duty it's made of stainless steel and is hefty (weighs 1 pound 5 ounces). Really solid feeling. The finish is brushed so it has a matte appearance. It is 14 inches long, 5 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep.

While I really like the build quality, what really sold me on this is the mounting method. You affix a plastic holder to the wall using either screws or the supplied silicon glue. I used the screw method since I was mounting this on drywall (it actually is going into my kitchen rather than the bathroom). But, I can see the strong appeal of using the glue method for a tile mount. Drilling into nice tile is always nerve-racking for me. Plus, should you want to replace the shelf down the road, you're left with holes in the tile.

But, since I didn't use the glue, I can't speak to how good a job it does holding the shelf. The instructions are pretty easy make sure the tile is spotlessly clean, apply the glue and let it dry for 24 hours. The mounting plate has some pre-applied adhesive pads so the plate stays in position while the glue is drying. Very nice touch since that avoids the need to clamp or tape it to the wall during the drying phase.

I posted some pictures so you can see what the mount looks like from the back. It comes with 2 screws and wall anchors (for screw mounting) and a tube of silicon glue (glue mount).

In addition to making it easy to hang, the mount allows you to very easily remove the shelf from the wall should you want to clean it, or clean behind it. Just lift up, and the shelf comes off the mounting bracket (the bracket has grooves to hold the shelf). The shelf is very stable in use you have to lift it straight up to have it come off from the bracket.

You can spend far less on a bathroom shelf/organizer, but I find the plastic ones look really bad after just a fair amount of use, and the chrome metal ones usually rust. This is made so that it will stand up to having the soap scum scrubbed off of it, won't rust, and is easy to remove (which is half the battle when cleaning items such as this). Pricy, but well worth the cost.

I had my contractor install this using the glue to avoid drilling into my new tile. I waited the requisite 24 hours then put the EMPTY bottles I planned to fill for use in the shower. The shelf fell within an hour. On the plus side, the glue was easy to remove as claimed. I am not using this shelf and seeking a replacement.

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The shelf is sturdy, but the glue that came with it was completely dried up when the product came. Couldn't get more from Amazon or the company without sending the whole thing off for a replacement, so I just used silicone adhesive I had around the house. Other than that, it's a good shelf... but be ready to find your own glue.

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it makes my bathroom look so quaint and oasis like. the picture does not do it justice it was a great buy

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I really wanted this to work. I followed the instructions exactly, cleaning the area with alcohol, letting the silicone glue dry for a full 24 hours before placement of the tray. It was a smooth surface. It held my 1-lb soap bottle very well. The next day I added a 1-lb shampoo bottle (it says it holds up to 20 lbs). Crash. Within 2 hours of adding the second bottle it all fell down. I can't drill holes into my shower wall and this glue method clearly doesn't work.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Seville Classics 4-Tier Iron Sqaure Tower Shelf

Seville Classics 4-Tier Iron Sqaure Tower ShelfThis shelf is sturdy, and a perfect size for storing food items. I had a tall empty cabinet in my kitchen and I put this inside of it for storage. I'm sure it will stay together and hold plenty of weight. I considered wire storage cubes but all the reviews talked about them coming apart. The adjustable feet make it easy to keep it nice and stable on an uneven floor. I put it together in about 10 minutes, and it shipped really quickly. I'd highly recommend.

This is a great little shelving unit . Very easy set up nice and solid. The color is a bronzed brown. Very nice.

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Seville never disappoints. Their shelves are sturdy, practical and esthetically pleasing. They are not perfectly finished, have the occasional lumpy solder or whatever, but who would ever notice that unless they were assembling the shelves. Seville also makes shelves in home practical sizes to fit the small corner or narrow hallway..!

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I highly recommend this shelf. It is very sturdy and easy to assemble. I bought it for my son and he is very pleased for what he wanted it for.

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April 2013 I received the new feet and had the same problem. The feet would only turn a couple of times and 3/4 of the screw continued to show. The problem seems to be within the shelving pieces that the feet screw into. I contemplated buying another as most buyers didn't seem to have any problems but decided to go with the Convenience Concepts 8017S X-Tra Storage 4-Tier Folding Metal Shelf instead.

The feet provided on the shelving unit I received would not screw in all the way. In fact I could only screw them in for a couple of turns and then could go no further. This left about 3/4 of the screw showing. I had bought a competitors shelving unit also and those feet screwed all the way in so I know how these should work. I have called the manufacturer and they are sending out new feet. Unfortunately I don't think that's going to solve the problem.

The shelf itself is great and I am using on carpet without the feet. It's very heavy duty and stable. I'd order another one but I'm not sure that I want another unit with feet that I can't use.

Monday, June 30, 2014

Sonax VN-5540 Venice Midnight Black and Glass TV Stand, 54-Inch

Sonax VN-5540 Venice Midnight Black and Glass TV Stand, 54-InchDesign is good but the instruction for assebly is not clear. Also the pieces are not marked (like R, L, Top, bottom etc.,) and create confusion. I need to disassemble 4 times. Finally I was able to complete the assembly.

I read a lot of reviews and shopped for weeks before making this purchase, and I am glad I picked this one! Bang for the buck wise this TV stand is great, yes it is compressed wood but unless you are spending $800+ what do you expect. It looks sleek and modern and went together easily. I will say that the packaging was horrible, when the box was delivered I was 100% sure it was damaged because most of the box was crumpled and collapsed, luckily everything was intact.

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Product arrived a week earlier than expected. Carefully packaged. Very easy to assemble and looks great. The stand is a bit low, but that just takes getting used to.

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This tv stand, comes packaged well to ensure safe arrival, is easy to assemble, is sturdy, and looks great. I recommend this product to anyone looking for a unique, contemporary television stand. One thing that I did not realize is that the glass on the television stand is also black. This creates a very sleek appearance. You will not be disappointed.

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Once assembled this TV stand looks good and have gotten a lot of positive comments. I think because it is not rectangular or square as other stands and creates a good contrast from the rectangular TV setting on top. Very happy with the look and construction.

The only con was due to the shape it took a little more effort to assemble as the angles can create confusion. The instructions were OK but could have been better.

Overall I am very happy with the construction and look of this stand. I have a 60" Plasma sitting on top. It looks good.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Trinity 36 x 14 in. Dark Bronze Wire Shelving

Trinity 36 x 14 in. Dark Bronze Wire ShelvingI very much enjoy my shelving rack in my small apartment. It is small enough to fit well, and big enough to hold a lot of stuff (plates, cups, bowls, pots, appliances, etc). I did not have any issues assembling like the previous reviewer. It took me around 20 minutes to assemble. I would recommend some of the other Trinity racks as well.

I highly recommend these shelves for anyone looking to organize a small space. They are extremely easy to set up and to move around. Great shelves.

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Love this item porvides lots of space, looks great and very good quality. I purchase this item for extra storage in my kitchen and I am 100% happy with it. very easy to assemble overall great product.

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the quality and finish were better than expected, but would have got 5 stars is it came with wheels instead of pegs

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the sleeves that came with the (3) units I bought FAIL TO STAY IN PLACE, making it IMPOSSIBLE to set and secure the shelves. I have issued a complaint to the seller, so we'll see how that goes. I'd like to toss these into the ocean and sail 'em back to China. Let me further say, however, that I previously purchased units JUST LIKE THESE three from COSTCO and didn't have one bit of trouble. What a waste of my time and energy thinking I could move the sleeves around and get them to lock in to place. YOU have been warned.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Oxford Bookcase

Oxford 24 Inch Black Three Shelf Open Bookcase, THREE-SHELF/24W, BLACKI ordered two of these bookcases to use in my pantry. They went together easily and look quite good given the low cost. They aren't real wood, but MDF for the main components and hardboard on the back. I didn't like the back. It took the paint a little differently so that it didn't quite match (I replaced the backs with 1/8" luan). They also forgot to drill it at the bottom. But, it wasn't a real problem. You just need a couple of screwdrivers (and, in my case, a drill) to put it together. One thing I don't like is all of the off-gassing. I have never smelled such a stinky piece of furniture. Fortunately, the weather has been good. I put it together with all of the doors open then put it into the pantry with the door closed and the window open. A week later, it's still stinky in there, but getting better!

It arrived onetime. Packaging was safe and not so heavy that my son , a 14 year old could not handle. Very easy to put together. Recommended

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I bought this shelf for my daughter's bedroom. It was very easy to assemble and feels very sturdy. The pieces on the back of the shelf are not the same white as the rest of the shelf, but as soon as we filled it up that didn't really matter. I would buy this shelf again, its a nice piece of furniture to accommodate her "library".

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I recently received the shelf and realized that the picture and the actual shelf do not match. Suffice it to say it's my own fault for not paying more attention to the height but they shouldn't post up a photo if it's not the same item. That's what I get for rush shopping. Just a word of warning.

Speaking on the item itself, the materials are nice and did not come damaged. I have ordered from this company before and they have good items, very nice designs. I'll still keep it and put it in another place but wish the listing was accurately displayed...hence the 3 stars.

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Bookcase arrived within 6 days of order and in excellent condition. Took about 1 hour to assemble. Bookcase is sturdy and has a nice black finish.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Dream On Me Jessica Changing Table

Dream On Me Jessica Changing Table, EspressoSo, I got this package early which was GREAT since it was the last piece I needed for my nursery. But when I was checking to make sure I had all the parts I noticed it that the end frame at the bottom was split and a large chunk of wood was missing. Sad day right? I call customer service, the number doesn't work. Even better. Finally get the right number only to find out that there are only 2 guys that work customer service. Haha. The icing on the cake, Anyways, awaiting my replacement part. I gave it 3 stars because the seller shipped this well packaged and quickly, which I super appreciate. But I always get annoyed when I order something and it comes to my house broken and then I have to wait on replacement pieces that may or may not come. I hope its cute once it is assembled. Also FYI this thing is NOT real wood. Its MDF and the shelves are literally flimsy cardboard. If you want quality material, order something else.

Love it! I wish I had bought one when I had my first two babies. I would recommend this to anyone who is expecting.

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The directions where very confusing to a young person putting it together. While putting it together we discovered that several of the joints where popping apart.

Looks great but I am concerned about the stability of the product.

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This was purchased for my friend who's expecting twins. She received it on time and my husband put it together in less than an hour. It's beautiful steady and enough space to store diapers, wipes and other baby lotions...

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Ikea Expedit Bookcase Room Divider Cube Display High Gloss White

Ikea Expedit Bookcase Room Divider Cube Display High Gloss WhiteThe unit is super cute, and I love how it looks in my nursery....

But the quality is typical IKEA quality. It's easy to break or chip... so be careful while assembling.

if you're careful though... and you manage to get it together without too much damage.. It looks amazing... small price to pay for beauty ;) anyway.. I'm glad I bought it.. it's still cheaper than a dresser would have been, and it was not hard to assemble..

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Spectrum GA4020BEKIT Wallscapes Gallery 8 by 16 by 3/4-Inch, Beech, Shelf Kit

Spectrum GA4020BEKIT Wallscapes Gallery 8 by 16 by 3/4-Inch, Beech, Shelf KitThe shelf looks like exactly what I want. Unfortunately, it is missing the screws that hold it to the wall (in TWO packages!). I have returned the first shelf from Amazon, thinking it was a weird accident, and just got the replacement today still no screws.

The direction for the attachment clearly show that it includes screws.

Otherwise, the shelf looks nice and comes well packaged. I just don't know what to do about the missing pieces. I've considered buying screws at Home Depot but I have no idea what kind/size to get I am not good with these things and feel like I shouldn't have to spend money on things MISSING from the package. *ARGH!*

I'm also a little concerned about the shelf itself staying in the bracket. The bracket attaches to the wall, but the shelf just sits in the bracket, it is not attached. The set includes double sided sticky tape to hold the shelf in place, but if you do that, how do you remove the shelf (if you move, for example). The taped-in shelf would complete cover where you would access the (missing) screws!

jebus aint got nuttin on dis shelf. damn, i put my most sacreligious items on dis mo fo and day dont fawl awf. too screws and you on da way ta blasphemy!

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So, this shelf is at best about $20? It measures 8in x 16in x 3/4in and is a faux beech laminate stuck onto either plywood or MDF. Let's give the benefit of the doubt and assume plywood.

Now let's do the math on building this shelf yourself:

$30 Structural grade 8ft x 4ft x 3/4in plywood (not pretty, but who cares, you won't see the grain)

$60 32 sq ft of beech laminate veneer

$?? 5 minutes of cutting time (your worth may vary)

$?? 20 minutes of ironing time (your worth may vary)

Let's assume your free time is worth nothing for now.

The sheet of plywood will cut into 36 shelves of the same dimensions as this one (minus 2-3mm). You cut the plywood into the correct dimensions, iron on the veneer, and you have your shelf.

($60 + $30) / 36 shelves = $2.23 per shelf

Assuming your free time is worth $6/hr:

($60 + $30 + (25min * $0.10/min)) / 26 shelves = $2.57 per shelf

Even at $120/hr, it's only $3.89 a shelf.

It gets even cheaper if you skip the veneer and just purchase a sheet of Grade A beech plywood for about $50.

So, feel free to buy this shelf if you don't value your money, and would like to promote ridiculously overpriced furniture.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Foremost Modular 5-in-1 Shelf Cube Storage System

Foremost 340001 Modular 5-in-1 Shelf Cube Storage System, WhiteThis is a nice product. I ordered two sets, and each set came with a cracked piece. Not enough of a problem for my purposes for me to send them back. Otherwise, no problems putting the sets together. They are sturdy, the doors open well and stay closed nicely, the drawers slide in and out smoothly. All the pieces fit together well. I got storage cubes from Target that fit perfectly with this set. I use it for my kids' toys and books, and I am planning to add on to the set. There was a strong mothball odor initially that is almost gone now--it's been two months. The insides of the drawers still have the odor, but it's not bothersome and should go away completely soon. I would have let it air out outside for a day or two if weather had permitted. Still a very nice set, and I would order it again.

It's overpriced. I couldn't assemble the drawers, the holes did not line up. And once everything is assembled, I coudln't put the individual pieces together so they looked like the picture. That is that the pieces had gaps in between them.

I say that this is worth no more than $40; I should have just gone to Ikea.

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The boxes arrived in great shape, however some of the panels had cracks/scratches/dents that weren't bad enough to try and return. The modules were easy to put together, though the roller-bars for the drawers were extremely hard to insert because the pre-drilled holes were a bit off, resulting in the drawers not gliding as well as they should. There was also some missing hardware, but call to the number provided in the instructions went to an actual person who took the info and sent out a new bag of hardware that I received within 10 days. All in all an okay system that is a decent buy for the $$.

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Let me first state that I was not looking for designer quality, top of the line furnishings for my children's toy storage. This is most definitely not of that quality. Given that statement, this is a great product for what it is! You receive five units, four 15" x 15" cubes (one open, one with two drawers and one with one door) and a double-cube unit. Each piece of the modular unit comes in it's own box that is packaged in one larger (HEAVIER) box. The directions were very easy to follow and I had no broken pieces (that I could tell).

I did have trouble putting in the drawer slides, but that was a strength issue, not a manufacturing issue. It was simply solved by using a hammer. So, if you lack a bit of strength in your hands or fingers, definitely have one at your side. Be careful, though, as I could imagine a misplaced strike could be devastating to the unit! It is NOT meant to be hammered...

I really like the compactness of the unit when completed and the versatility of design. It is perfect to hold children's books, dress-up "supplies" and all those small toys that just need to be tucked away and out of sight. Yes, if you do not plan on attaching the unit with brackets, the sides/tops will not be flush with one another. The good thing is that there are plenty of brackets and screws to do just that. These pieces can be used separately and apart from one another, but the whole completed modular frame will not be very sturdy unless they are all attached. Take the extra time to figure out your configuration before screwing them all together; it's worth it.

Overall, this item fits my needs perfectly as toy and book storage. It will not win any furniture design or sturdiness awards, nor will it last for 20 years. Don't expect that. It does look very clean and keeps things off the floor, and if you go in to your purchase expecting that, you will be completely satisfied. Love it.

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I am a professional designer and was completely impressed with this modular system. Yes, it is efficiently (i.e. "cheaply") made, but for the price, is very clever and easy to assemble. Only a screwdriver is needed, although a carefully used power driver is helpful. A hammer also helps to carefully tap in the drawer guides. I ordered four of the 5-in-1 sets for set up in my home office den, and they all went together easily. Whether there were fit problems with some earlier versions, as some others have written, I cannot say, but those I received fit virtually precisely. All cubes also arrived without damage. The only slight difficultly encountered was with one of the drawer cubes for which the tolerances were tight so the two drawers were difficult to slide in and out. But, a little careful tapping encouragement with a hammer to help widen the cube as much as the fit would allow, solved that problem. I did also find the drawer glides were a tight fit in the pre-drilled holes, but again, careful cushioned tapping encouragement with a hammer got them fully set in, which is important to allow the drawers to easily slide.

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Friday, September 6, 2013

CRL Aluminum Finish Cable Shelf Bracket System for 3/8" to 1/2" Shelves

CRL Aluminum Finish Cable Shelf Bracket System for 3/8' to 1/2' ShelvesAs long as you can find a stud, these shelves are great. They take a few minutes to install, set level and support a lot of weight. We use them to hold books and files near the ceiling and didn't want brackets showing underneath. Very pleased with the results.

5 Stars ...

I love this product. I have used it in 3 of our 5 bathrooms. However, in my opinion the secret is to use 1/2 inch glass shelves. These are rather expensive but make a statement. When using the thick glass shelves the items on the shelves are almost unimportant. I have also given this item as gifts to friends and family.

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These brackets look great, were very easy to install, and not too expensive. Just what I look for in a product. I have recommended them to a number of people.

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This cable shelf it's the cool option for show you valued treasures, easy to install, good looking, and cheapper.

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This is a great product idea, and the actual brackets are very nice.

I had two problems with this product. First, it comes with little rubber sticky things to step the size of the bracket down to a smaller shelf. They would be great, but I only got 7 instead of 8 rubber sticky things. -1 star.

The other problem is the hardware they ship with is JUNK! The screw heads I received are the softest I've used in awhile, and almost immediately stripped. Then I had to drill out the screw and replace it with a drywall screw which I had around, which make the installation take a really long time. -1 Star

Besides these two glaring problems, this is a great product. I like the way it looks, and my kitchen shelf is up with three appliances on it, and it hasn't fallen down yet... ;)