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Friday, July 18, 2014

Way Basics Eco Storage Double Rectangle Plus

Way Basics zBoard Eco Rectangle Plus 2-Shelf Storage Unit, WhiteI will be going away to college soon and I was looking for some simple but attractive shelving options. These are it! Assembly was VERY easy and it took me less than fifteen minutes to put it together. They seem sturdy as they can hold up to my massive manga and book collections. I plan on ordering more of these. One of the nicest features is that you can choose and build these shelves to fit in the space that you need to fill. They are easy to customize by putting them together to suit your taste. The different color choices are great too! I highly recommend these shelves. They look great, they are easy and fast to put together, they are reasonably priced, they are sturdy, and they help the environment. What more could a person ask for?

I purchased this shelf to be used in my home Montessori preschool. I decided to buy this over a traditional hardwood shelf because it was less expensive and made of recycled material...and looked super easy to put together from the handy video supplied by the company. When I opened the box I was amazed at how light each piece was! It took me less than 5 minutes to fully assemble the shelf (minus the backboard which I decided against using). It seems sturdy and it's easy to move around since it's light weight. I ordered the Cedar color and it looks quite naturalit matches our laminate flooring perfectly. The design appears much more sleek and clean than a particle board bookcase because it doesn't have holes and pegs for shelf height adjusting (Way Basics shelves are stationary). For Montessori purposes the top shelf is a little too tall for my almost 3-year old to clearly view the items placed on the shelfbut he'll grow up to it eventually.

My only complaint is that all three long boards came cut open at one corner with a few small dents in the boards. I placed each cut corners toward the back during assembly, so they aren't visible except for the very top board. The damage was probably due to shipping, but maybe Way Basics could find a way to package their products more securely, yet still sustainably. The slight damage didn't bother me, because I have a "whatev" attitude about most thingsbut if you're looking for a perfect product be wary that yours could come damaged too (although you CAN return damaged products to Amazon for free).

Also, I would be more likely to recommend to others and purchase additional shelving units if they were priced closer to $30 or less. But bravo to Way Basics for creating a useful, streamlined, sustainable product!

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This bookcase looked very good at first. I loaded it only with normal (not heavy or oversize) books, and it was in a house kept at normal temperatures. Within five months the lower supports started shifting horizontally, as the adhesive started letting go. After six months, the back piece came completely loose. Finally, the entire bookcase collapsed sideways. Fortunately, there was nothing nearby that could be damaged by the collapsing unit.

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Before purchasing this item, I read the reviews, particularly the negative reviews. I took a chance and purchased the bookshelf in April. The purpose of this shelf was to store heavy bags of liquid (six 5-liter bags and misc supplies) for medical purposes. A few things I did in addition were: (a) I reinforced the dowels by using hot glue in the holes before connecting; (b) Once the sticky tape was all connected, I used 8 lb weights to give steady downward pressure overnight this "sets" the tape; (c) The main structure is really held in place by the backing board. Without the backing, the 'box' is not rigid and will list over time (true for any shelf system really). After using the nails, I added 6 long wood screws to the corners and center from the back to ensure integrity.

After 4 months of storing up to 100 lbs of liquid, and loading unloading as needed... I can say there is no wear to the bookshelf. It's as solid and stable as the day I put it together. I really wanted a metal or wooden shelf, but the wooden ones were particle board, and neither offered the very specific dimensions I required. I have to say, I'm happy with the product.

One thing of note to be aware of is don't place wet items on top for too long, as they will begin to soak through the liner and could disturb the looks and integrity of the material. Not a negative, just be aware.

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Well packaged but the pieces showed signs of poor handling such as scratches, small dings, scuffed edges, etc. None of it was "send it back" bad and considering the price and what I intended to use it for it wasn't an issue for me. The condition wasn't shipping as the boxes were in perfect shape so I'm thinking it was prepackaging. This also makes me wonder how well the surfaces will hold up to day to day use.

Assembly was incredibly easy and the thing was stable right from the first pieces being stuck together. There is some play room with he pieces until you really press them together at which point you are pretty much stuck with it. The one exception is the backing... DO NOT MISPLACE IT. Once it is on it is on and it fits right up to the edge all the way around so a little misplace can mean a white strip sticking off one side and being visible from the front. I have this problem on both of the two I assembled tonight but with some careful razor work it is fixable.

In short these are well worth it for the price. Don't expect something to showcase your fine china in or as a centerpiece to your living room but for the kids room or side tables or the bunch of other uses you can make of a little set of shelves like these they are perfect.

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Rev-A-Shelf CPDR-2635 CPDR Series 26" - 35" Pull-Down Closet Rod,

Rev-A-Shelf CPDR-2635 Pull-Down Closet Rod - Wire-ChromeThis is very useful for short people like me and was well constructed. It, however, could be better and since it is not inexpensive, I would have thought the makers would have considered some obvious things. The instructions said that when in the down position the center support should be placed on the ground for extra support. This is not shown this way in the photo. Obviously, that is because the support cannot be extended that long. It would have needed to be an easily adjustable rod that could be lengthened when down and shortened when up so that it fits in the cabinet. Also, not the easiest thing to install. I had a contractor install it and it took a couple of attempts. I'm glad I didn't do it myself.

The product install took about 20 minutes. Note that some of the photos show the unit being installed on the back wall of the cabinet, those are misleading as the pneumatic arms are screwed into the sides of the cabinet. I also had to adjust the length of the pull rod (it was about 3" too long for my cabinet).

My wife loves the simplicity of the design and provides exactly what we need when unloading the dryer. I'm happy because it promotes getting clean clothes out of the Laundry Room and into the closets :-) Another bonus is that you can still use the cabinet to store tall items! Just leave room in the center for the pull rod.

Nice gadget that works as designed.

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This product is exactly as described. I thought it would be easier to pull down and push up. With the rod loaded it is very difficult for my 80 year old aunt in a wheelchair to work. I am in the process of replacing it with one that takes the load on springs or an electric motorized unit.

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This hardware is great. I built an amour that is 8' tall in a 10'high wall room. Since it is not practical to have a closet rod almost 8' high. This solved the problem. You just pull it down and it pivots out and though you rod is a little under 8' when you pull it down it is around 5'. My wife loves it. It was a great investment for us, it's esthetically and functional home run.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Wall Shelf with Hooks

Wall Shelf with Hooks Finish: WhiteWe were looking for something to hold hats, coats, backpacks, gloves & homework. These shelves are just what we were looking for. We put this unit up at the bottom landing of our stairs & it's great! It's very sturdy & holds quite a bit.

This item was very well made. Came already assembled. Thick wood. The hooks were sturdy. Very satisfied with this product.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Hanging Wine Glass Rack

Hanging Wine Glass RackI purchased this wine glass rack hoping it would hold our Riedel Vinum XL glasses but it cannot accommodate the glasses due to their size. When hung side by side the glasses touch one another which is undesirable for me.

Also, because of the unnecessary hing that allow this rack to fold in half there is a lot of wasted space. Between the two middle glasses there is an unequal space compared to the other holes. This also creates a problem because the hing creates a bowing effect when the rack is hung. Basically the hing allows the rack to go too far so if you kept this you'd have to find a way to stop the hing from allowing this. I didn't get that far because the glasses didn't fit well.

An additional design flaw (in my opinion) is that the wholes on either end of the rack are not in line with the rest of the rack. This offsets the end glasses compared to the four rows in the center which I didn't care for.

The actual wood an finish our nice enough.

So, if you don't have enormous wine glasses, you don't mind a little wasted space, you're fine figuring out a way to prevent this rack from bowing, and you don't mind if your glasses on the ends are a little misaligned this may be a suitable glass rack for you.

Frankly this was almost a perfect solution for me but I may be stuck making what Wine Enthusiast should have created in the first place.

Nice unit but my glasses do not fit. Check the pictures. Look how skinny the stems are.

This is for my bar. Very aggravated because this happened to me before. I get all ready and my glasses did not fit.....

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I love it because it is the right size, it fitted on the space I wanted to put it on. I was looking for something like this for a long time and couldn't find it until now and the price was right. Excellent!!:)

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Good quality, exactly what I was looking for to use in my home. I wish they had more color options for the wood finish

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Very good quality and easy to install. The spaces between hanging slots are a little narrow for larger glasses. Overall, a very good value.

Friday, August 9, 2013

12" Shelf Bracket for Slatwall -Box of 48

12' Shelf Bracket for Slatwall -Black -Box of 48Nothing much to say here except that they work as advertised. Buying these by the box was an economical decision even though I now have more then I need.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

TechCraft BEL320B 32-Inch Wide Flat Panel TV Stand - Black

TechCraft BEL320B 32-Inch Wide Flat Panel TV Stand - Black
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I am really glad I ordered this TV stand. I purchased a new Panasonic HD set for my bedroom and I had looked for a stand that would match the color and provide a good sturdy base. I saw this stand at a local store, but the price was crazy high. I checked it online and found it at a great price at Amazon. It was very easy to assemble. It weights a ton and is very sturdy. It also matches my black trim TV to a tee. I highly recommend.

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I compared many stands before choosing this one which surpassed my expectations and fit my needs perfectly. Here's why -

1. Looks terrific, with deep black tempered glass shelves and rich looking vertical support columns

2. Well-built. This stand is substantial, heavy, solid from end to end.

3. Easy to install (two people needed). Only a few screws required to hold the entire unit together, hex screwdriver included.

4. MOST IMPORTANTLY Two 8" high shelves allow stacking audio-visual components both 2-high per shelf, and 2 horizontally per shelf. I easily fit -

Cable box

CD player

DVD player

VCR

Amplifier

Tape cassette player

Wii console

Nearly every other stand I evaluated that could accommodate a 46-52" flat panel TV didn't have high or wide enough shelves to fit A/V components double-high or double across.

Price paid April 2009 was $227 through Amazon, with free super-saver shipping.

Enthusiastic 5-stars.

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This product looks great from a distance and also is easy to put together. However they had the right idea but the craftsmanship is not good at all. I opened the box to find hardware missing. When i dug further into the box for the glass peices the aluminum mount that was appoxied to the top glass pane was broke off. This whole stand is based off the base mounts and with that one broke it made the stand useless. The threads seemed to be loose and the aluminum needed more attention to detail as far as polishing and cleaning i also found some metal shavings from the machining process still in the aluminum mounts.

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If you are considering TechCraft products, Please READ THIS.

I bought a TechCraft TV Stand for my 73-inch TV on Dec 6, 2007.

On June 8, 2012, the top glass shattered into thousands of pieces for no apparent reason, causing my TV to fell to the floor.

The company do admit glass do sometime shatter, but they refuse to pay for any damages. They even request that I pay and order a replacement glass. So do your TV a favor, Do NOT buy any product from TechCraft!

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I purchased this from Cymax and the glass TV Stand came in a box UNMARKED as fragile or glass and arrived Fedex. It was delivered quickly which was good. The box is completely flattened as if it was under other very heavy boxes. This caused the styrofoam to brake and become completely useless. The top glass shelf has a part broken off so I had to request a replacement. I hope that I actually get it...