Showing posts with label rustic shelves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rustic shelves. Show all posts

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Oenophilia Bordeaux Chateau, 23-Bottle

Oenophilia Bordeaux Chateau, 23-BottleThis is a nice little wine rack that fits conveniently in small spaces. It is nice and sturdy with adjustable feet for leveling on uneven floors. It fits regular bottles of wine and some dessert/late harvest bottles. It will not accommodate magnums or many sparkling wine bottles. In order for bottles to lay properly, you will need to keep this several inches away from the wall or whatever you place behind it. The unit I received was slight damaged the black plastic caps covering the feet were cracked. This was not enough to return the item (I used felt pads to replace them) however, I did try contacting the company, Oenophilia Inc. to see if they could send replacement leg parts but they were completely unresponsive.

This unit is as advertised. Very well made and it does not flex or twist when loaded to capacity. It is a light weight, but solid wine rack. I already filled it with wine and I'm looking at purchasing another.

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I purchased one of these wine racks a year or two ago, and upon receipt, I was astonished as to the high level of quality for such a low price. I now have two of them. These heavy-duty, decorative racks certainly deserve praise.

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Stylish, sturdy, good price. After searching for quite a while, we are happy to have found these wine racks.

Love them.

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This is sturdy and fits nicely in the corner of my dining room. It's the only rack I have found that will hold 24 bottles in such a compact unit.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

WE Furniture Multi-Level Component Stand, Cherry/Black

WE Furniture Multi-Level Component Stand, Cherry/BlackI needed a component stand under 36" high and this is exactly what I wanted.

The style is very sleek, the brown legs and black tempered glass match my decor perfectly, and it is the right size. Almost every component stand I looked at was over 40" tall and they were just too big.

This was easy to assemble, I put it together by myself in about 30 minutes, and it's very sturdy. I love it, it was the best component stand I could find for the price and I couldn't be happier with it.

This stand was delivered very fast and it was not missing parts or all beat up. It was very easy to put together. Looks GREAT! We also bought the matching cherry/black 60" tv stand with mount. We are very happy with this purchase and love the quality with the great price. Only neg is you HAVE to clean it like twice a day with Windex.... the black glass shows dust very easily. Though, I am a very picky about things being dusty. haha.

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I ordered this because I wanted a more contemporary tv/media stand for a small space. I have to say I couldn't have chosen better! It looks so much better in person than in the photo! It looks contemporary yet classy. It is very sturdy absolutely no wobbling and as another reviewer said the legs are real wood, not veneer. I was a little worried that the espresso color would be too dark, but it's quite lovely and has some vague red tones, almost like a mahogany even came with a touch-up pen. I could not be more pleased, especially for only $155! I highly recommend this product.

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I absolutely love the look and stability of this item, the wood and black glass make for a simple and elegant look. Assembly is straight forward and easy to me. I would recommend this for anyone that is looking for a component shelving system that is classy and doesn't take up much space. Also I had to search for a while to find a shelving system that would hold the large dimensioned cable box from comcast, this does it nicely along with blu ray player, yamaha receiver, (xbox wii cable modem and wifi) are all on bottom shelf, I also have plenty of room to place a roku that I will be getting soon.

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I just have a bluray, DVR and receiver on the shelves, and this stand is sheik and perfect in my living room. Matches my end tables very well. I've also got my router, Roku and Logitech Harmony stand on top of it, and it still manages to look very clean. The perforated back panel allowed me to mount my cable modem hidden out of view. Using some Techflex split tubing keeps everything neatly tucked. Only downside is the shelves aren't adjustable height.

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Monday, September 8, 2014

Arbora Teak Wood Outdoor Serving Cart

Arbora Teak Wood Outdoor Serving CartMy wife was estatic to get this tea cart for Christmas. She has been wanting one for years and years. It fits in the alloted space in our dining room and blends in, colorwise, with the varnished oak furniture in the living room where it will be deployed. Construction is solid and heavy and it should serve well for a lifetime. The purchase on Amazon was easy and the delivery was fast with arrival occuring well before Christmas.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Spectrum GA4030WHKIT Wallscapes Gallery 12 by 16 by 3/4-Inch, White, Shelf Kit

Spectrum GA4030WHKIT Wallscapes Gallery 12 by 16 by 3/4-Inch, White, Shelf KitWhen I first installed two of these, I kind of freaked because it just looked like a white board sticking out of the wall...very strange looking! But once I put things on the shelf, it looked great!

The instructions are terrible but you can tell what to do just by looking at the diagram and the pieces provided. Assembly is very easy and quick as long as you know how to mount something on a wall using wall studs or mollies and a level. The tape that came with it seemed useless but I used it anyway.

The only problem was that I wanted to attach the 2 shelves together next to each other. The instructions say something like, "Use the metal brackets in the accessory kit to attach two shelves together." That's IT. No diagram, no hints, nothing! Apparently the "accessory kit" is enclosed, (includes the endcaps that make the shelves look neater when viewed from the side), but there are no instructions as to how to use the two little metal thingies that are presumably the brackets to attach shelves together.

I have been the official handyman in my house for many, many years now but I was confounded by those little brackets. I just installed the two shelves next to each other with one endcap between them for looks, made sure they were level, and screwed them in. Who needs the stupid little brackets anyway if they won't tell you how to install them?!

Anyway the shelves look great despite the lack of attachment brackets. It's a very contemporary look.

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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Sauder Arbor Gate Panel Cherry TV Stand

Sauder Arbor Gate Panel Cherry TV StandI purchased this unit for my mother who, in 60 years of having a household, has only purchased very expensive furniture. The unit fit in well with what she has and you'd never know it was so inexpensive. The unit arrived within 48 hours of being ordered and was in perfect condition. I am very pleased with the transaction!

Color is a bit darker than it appears in the photo. Looks very nice once it's assembled, however it does take quite a bit of time to assemble. The directions are pretty easy to follow but there are a lot of individual pieces. I didn't give it 5 stars simply because a few of the pieces didn't fit together quite like they should, but nothing seriously noticeable. Shipping was very fast.

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I have had several sauder pieces in the past. This one had confusing directions and several pieces broke when being placed together. Company was good about sending replacement parts but just unhappy with the length of time spent putting this piece together ... Looks nice but not sure it was worth all the drama

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This is a decent product. I have had good luck with this brand before. However, this time, I was rather disappointed in the printed assembly instructions. Also, out of almost 100 parts (NOT including screws) only 10% were actually MARKED. I find this unacceptable. When a company provides an item that must be assembled, they should provide clear, concise documentation, and clearly marked parts. I am a union craftsman, and have worked with my hands for the better part of 35 years, so I KNOW how to assemble things. I think that, given the impediments, that this assembly might be too difficult for a novice.

That being said, I really LIKE the finished product. There are some things that could have been done better, but all in all, it is a really nice and relatively well-made product. As stated above, I've purchased products from this manufacturer before and they always provide a nice, lower cost, alternative to real wood products.

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For a modular piece, this is heavy and looks great! The color was exactly what we were expecting, and it fits perfectly with our decor. For the price, it's a great value. We are happy with this one!

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

InterMetro Snap-on Hooks Pack of 4

InterMETRO Snap-On HooksReceived these in a timely manner. I had been using S hooks that did not work very well on my black metal shelving system. These are bigger, more sturdy and look very nice.

These little hooks are great. They snap right into place on the edge of your rack, stay in place quite well, and REALLY increase the versatility of your typical modular wire rack setup. I ordered 2 ea 4 packs, and will definitely order many more in the near future.

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I bought a lot of these hooks about five years ago for my InterMetro shelf unit. Kitchen Storage Tower Chrome by InterMetro 5 TIER UNIT USES 3/4 DIAMTER CHROME POSTS (Chrome) (47"H x 18"W x 18"D)

They are made for the unit, and work great -they did not bend out of shape even when heavy pans were placed on them.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Quantum Storage Systems SL18 Side Ledge for 18" Deep Wire Shelving Units, Chrome Finish, 1&#03

Quantum Storage Systems SL18 Side Ledge for 18' Deep Wire Shelving Units, Chrome Finish, 1' Width x 18' Length x 4' Height
  • Accessories for chrome wire shelving units
  • Acts as a perimeter to retain shelf items and prevent anything from falling off
  • Made of carbon steel; chrome finish
  • 4" Height
  • 18" Shelf length

I suddenly realized a need for a tall bakers rack type of item for my kitchen. I looked into the METRO Commercial line of chromed steel wire racks. They look and work excellent. Some might be fine with InterMETRO as well, for lighter weight items.

In any case, I discovered, much to my dismay, that the rack company did not offer any sort of proper siding / backing, to keep items from sliding off the racks which can especially happen during movement. Then I discovered these sidings / backings and tried it. It worked excellently. Fit very nice and neat, but snugly, and provides an exceptional appearance as well as the sturdiness of support all the way around. If you are going to buy any metal wire racks, I very much recommend that you also purchase these sides and backs to go with them, just for added security.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Knape & Vogt P5450FE-W Pantry Roll Out Full Extension with Hardware, White

Knape & Vogt P5450FE-W Pantry Roll Out Full Extension with Hardware, WhiteInstalled this slider for daughter along with set of shelf/baskets. Good instructions. Easy to install, with all screws provided. Unit available in different sizes and telescopes to fit. When measuring vertical size of cabinet be sure to allow for minimum/maximum available for slider. Use a level to ensure unit vertical. Simple design and much less expensive than wooden units.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Home Styles 5542-49 Bermuda Hall Tree Stand, Espresso Finish

Home Styles 5542-49 Bermuda Hall Tree Stand, Espresso FinishIts a bit expensive at 370 dollars for a snap together piece of furniture. Hinges are cheap, finish is not the best. Would try to find it in the 150-200 dollar range.

I was a little nervous since this product had no reviews but I am very pleasantly surprised. It seems to be real wood though not super great quality wood. The finish is nice and looks exactly like the picture. It took my husband about two hours to put together and he said the directions were easy and everything was clearly labeled. I had to help him at one point to put the top onto the bench part since it was slightly heavy and awkward to try to hold it while lining up the fittings. It was packaged nicely. I am very happy.

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Was quick delivery, fairly easy to assemble, just takes about an hour. Looks just like the pic, very beautiful in person! The first piece of furniture you see walking into my home. =)

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Although this product had the right dimensions and the perfect look I wanted, be careful when moving it after putting it together. It took two of us almost three hours (and he's a carpenter by trade) to figure it all out, and once it was done it looked great. However, when we started to put it in place, the entire back portion came out because there was nothing anchoring the screws into the base (this section that came apart was factory installed, not put together by me). We had to do some modifications to the back of it to anchor the top to the base, and it's not visible, but I must be very careful when moving it to clean behind and under it. Looks great, but poor quality from the factory.

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but will have to put up with it hate i bothered with it will not buy again,,,,you live and learn

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Espresso Altus Wall Mounted Audio/Video Console

Prepac Altus Wall Mounted Audio/Video Console, BlackThis is a wonderful console to place under your wall mounted flat screen TV. I was looking for something that would get the TV/DVD/Cable wires up off the floor and hidden. This console does this beautifully. However, be prepared to have some time on your hands in order to mount this on the wall. My husband had the kit opened and was ready to put it up, when he realized there were no mounting screws. The directions did state that they were not included, but there were no guidelines as to what type to buy, etc. So, after a trip to the local Lowe's, the correct mounting equipment was purchased and he was ready to do the job. Everything went fairly well, although it was a bit trickly getting the holes drilled in the back of the unit. It's up now and is really solid. Very attractive unit, just time-consuming and tricky in some ways to put up. Also, we called the Prepac Helpline, asking if there was a kit with the mounting materials. All they could tell us was that there wasn't a kit and they referred us back to the seller for information. Anyway, they weren't much help.

I really like this console. Although this console isn't made of real wood, it is very sturdy and does a great job of hiding wires. It was very easy to assemble. Warning: This console needs 3 studs to be wall mounted. The reason I took off a star is because, 1. It came with NO wall mounting hardware. The manual included says they don't supply the hardware needed to mount the console to the wall. That is ridiculous! 2. This console does not hold 100 regular DVD cases like the advertisement says it does. It holds around 80 DVDs. (EDIT: The advertisement states 100 Blu-ray cases. I'm still going to keep the star off for not having any hardware to mount the console.)Other than these two flaws I do recommend the console.

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I absolutely love this shelving unitit's very sleek and modern looking. We just had it installed and it looks great. Because the shelves are so deep, you can't see the wires from the xbox, dvd player, cable box at all! We have an xbox, playstation, cable box, router, tons of DVDs and a receiver on the shelf and it's very sturdy. I definitely recommend this for below your mounted flat screen!! It really opens up your living room and adds space.

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I bought this for my daughters room, she and her friends like it. I hung it 41" from the floor to the top shelf, she uses the bottom shelf for her text books, I have a 42" LG lcd, which hangs 5.5" above the unit. I notice all of the shelves slope slightly downward. No wall mounting hardware, I bought 3 lag bolts, one for each stud. This unit comes in a very flat narrow box but I thought it was fun to put together, I was not able to break or strip any of the pieces. Your gonna need a drill bit about the size of the lag bolt for the piece of wood that attaches to the wall, a stud finder, and a smaller drill bit for wall so the lag bolts go in easier. Enjoy

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This console is sikk, i put it together by myself.. nothing serious.. you just separate each and every piece in the box.. mark them with a post-it. C1.. C2.. etc, and the little pieces that come in the bag.. open the bag and separate them too.. and just begin the process. You can't lose. Before anything just go to your local home depot or hardware store and get yourself 1/4 x 3 in lag bolts because they don't supply it.. its like a $1.50 for 3 or 4 of them. i Used two lag bolts for two studs on the wall that i mounted it on. I used 4 for more security.. two lag bolts in the middle for the stud, and two 1/4" hollow wall toggle bolt anchors for the left and right corner. As stated in one of the reviews before mine, the wall will come down before this console. Its pretty awesome, it hides all your wires if you fish them correctly and boom!, you're good to go!

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

2x4basics 90124 ShelfLinks Custom Storage System, Black - 6 Pack

2x4basics 90124 ShelfLinks Custom Storage System, Black - 6 PackI was skeptical at first plastic? You can't beat these for organizing your garage or basement. I built one set and will build 2 more. These brackets come as a six pack. I used 16 2x4's (4 per shelf x3, plus 4 uprights) to make a 6' tall by 8' wide set of shelves. So total, it ends up costing about $50 for a set of shelves ($2.50 for a 2x4).

I purchased a set of 2x4 basics as I needed shelving in my garage. The day they arrived I picked up 16 2x4x8's for about $2.00 each (I used four green treated ones because my garage often floods and used these for the uprights) The project was fairly easy and fun. I'm not what anyone would call a "handy" guy, but I built these in an afternoon and they are stong and now full of stuff. The directions aren't very useful, but it didn't matter because much of the process is self explanatory. My only warning is that the screws included are fairly worthless. I spun the heads off of about six of them before I gave up and used some I had bought at the store which worked much better. I recomend getting a package of decent 1" #10 wood screws. These added about $3.00 to my cost but probably saved me from having to replace my garage window after throwing my drill through it. All in all, I like the system and the product. Gonna build two more in my basement. Wish they came in larger packs at a discount.

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I purchased these shelf-links to organize my garage. I used 3/4" plywood for the shelves, which turned out fantastic and added the "flatness" to the unit I wanted. They offer such a variety of set-ups they can be used in any way your imagination will allow. And I think they were a great product for the price.

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To begin I only have irregular familiarity with carpentry and home improvement. My first big improvement goal in the house was to get the mess of stacked boxes in my garage organized and off the floor. Enter 2x4 basics: a solid product providing great function and versatility.

Application A hugely positive ability to do about any sort of design with this product can nearly be a drawback. By this I mean that the packaging instructions simply show where the screws mount into the ShelfLink (SL). Everything else is up to the end user. I bought two packs (for 12 total SLs) which allowed me to do four shelves eight feet high and across; 1 top shelf, 2 middle shelves and one "just off the ground" shelf. The shelf I used is eight feet long so there are three supports vice two for added rigidity.

Materials The SLs are lightweight and the resin feels like reliability, as odd as the phrase may sound. The included screws are strong and don't strip easily, a testament to further quality. Outside of the product itself, going with an eight feet tall, eight feet wide shelf allows the simple purchase of 2x4s. For this project I was able to justify buying a power saw and a rubber mallet.

Directions/Assembly The directions instruct you to make an appropriate amount of lower shelves and a top shelf. The lower shelves mount the SL on two lengths of "A", the uncut span of your intended shelf (eight feet in my case). The top shelf mounts the SL on four lengths of "A". I started with the top shelf first. The directions specify a 1/2 inch gap between the boards. Using the top shelf as a sort of template made the lower shelf assembly much easier.

There wasn't a sense of "The instructions say to do this"; more one of "If I do this what I'm making will more resemble the picture". The large graphic instructions don't provide printed instructions on how to go from step to step, rather indicating the process for where to screw what together. I managed by myself to wiggle the hefty spans on to the supports. Any design using a center support I would advise the help of a buddy to help shimmy the boards up the support.

2x4basics is quite clear that in a single shelf set up (one that is six feet across, not needing a center support as my eight feet shelf would) subtract 6 7/16" for the additional lower shelf 2x4s to fit snugly in place. The math to figure out what length I would need for my length "B" boards (the boards wedging between the supports) could have been simple. I won't know. Instead I measured the gap between slots (43.5") and cut my boards to that length; this length would not be snug enough and I would have to go out and cut up 44" lengths. If you are not using a mallet (with some force!) to put your length "B" boards in place do not expect a strong shelf. Without any formal training or engineering education I can only speculate that the pressure from a slightly longer board creates a torsional tension resulting in an extremely sturdy shelf. 2x4basics' instructions are clear that you should be whacking these boards into place.

Once I got the lower shelves aligned at the right height, screwing the remaining mounting points was just a matter of time. Before I really realized it I had a large organizational tool I had built myself in my garage.

All in all a great product for a DIY-er of any aptitude. The product design has great tolerances allowing for user error while still maintainin rock solid function. The use of 2x4s also allows the end user a choice in remaining materials cost.

This project cost $100 ($40 of SL, $60 of wood). Yes you can buy a steel shelf or the tupperware shelf for a bit less or the same. For what you do pay, though, you will not get as much space (about 85 cubic feet), custom design, or the simple satisfaction of creating something. I am very satisfied with the 2x4basics ShelfLinks System.

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Ran out of boards after putting together the 2x4 basics work table. If you notice most shelves are supported by only 2 boards.

This came together pretty nicely easier than the work table.

The only math really involved here is subtracting the 6 7/16" (just do 6.5" works fine)

In hindsight I wish I had just gotten 8' length 2x4s because 8' is the "max" span you should go between braces.

I bought a bunch of 10 footers weeks before ordering this and now have a bunch of 2' stubs.

Next chance I'll get I'll go to the lumber yard for more wood to finish it.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Stork Craft Heather Dressing Table with Drawer

Stork Craft Heather Dressing Table with Drawer, OakI should have known something was terribly wrong when it shipped to me in a box marked "Chang Table". Yep, in huge letters, it says Chang Table. There's not even a space for an 'e' that might have been stripped off.

I saw the other poor reviews on the product, but I had experienced very good luck with other StorkCraft products, including the Stork Craft Tuscany 4-in-1 Stages Crib, Cognacand Stork Craft Beatrice Combo Tower Chest, Oak. So I guess I hoped for the best. The table arrived quickly and the box seemed to be in good condition.

When we opened the box, there were several pieces that had deep gouges (deep enough that large chips of wood were missing, not just scratches) and the entire thing was very, very flimsy. I didn't expect it to be heirloom furniture, you get what you pay for. But I did expect to feel comfortable putting a baby on top of it for a while. There's no way I'm going to put my baby on this contraption. The shelving is incredibly thin cardboard (much thinner than the composite board used on other pieces of StorkCraft furniture)and the runners for the drawer were both bent. There is a changing pad that comes with it, but I can't say I'd ever use itfeels like a blanket wrapped up in a Hefty bag.

Assembly was the typical StorkCraft experienceyou need to go slowly and study the photosthere's barely anything written out for directions. The cardboard did not fit correctly into two of the shelves, and I don't feel confident it would hold any weight. We did eventually get it together, hiding the chipped pieces as best as possible. The drawer would not fit into the space left for it, and we ended up chipping the front legs of the table just trying to get it to close. It never did close all the wayit left about a 2 inch gap between the front of the drawer and the table. Then the drawer got stuck in therewould not come out and would not go all the way in. My husband had to use a good amount of force to get the drawer pulled out, and when it finally rolled back it broke into about 5 pieces.

I am honestly appalled at the quality of this piece. StorkCraft should be ashamed to sell it. I also wonder if this particular bit of furniture is outsourced to another factory, because their other furniture has been just fine. Please, do not buy this table. Spend a little bit more on something else, or just buy another brand's cheaper table. This is absolutely the worst thing I've ever bought on Amazon, and the first negative review I've ever had to write. Stay far, far away from this "Chang Table".

Sent product with missing parts. After 3/4 way complete realized they were missing. Called manufacturer who sent the parts 10 days later only to realize they also sent the wrong parts again. I think the product changed with assembly, but they still provided old product directions. After all said and done, the drawer sticks and is very difficult to open with one hand because of length. Had to cut my own hole for safety belt because they shipped wrong part, and is not has sturdy as I like. I purchased all stork craft for my nursery and all were great but this one. It must be made at a factory that is unable to perform quality work.

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This review is based on my experience assembling the changing table over the weekend. The baby hasn't arrived yet, so I can't comment on its usefulness as a changing table.

I love the overall look of the table, but the package arrived somewhat damaged and with missing pieces. At least three wooden pieces had deep, visible gauges on them. One of the pre-drilled screw holes was stripped, so that the plastic cam bolts that came with it could not be driven in. Also, when some of the screws are made of plastic, it increases the chances that you will accidentally damage them while you try to force them into a reluctant hole.

Missing parts and damage I can understand, but I wasn't pleased with the customer service. The box ships with a slip of paper that gives you a number to call to order replacement parts. It does not tell you what information you will need to give the operator. I'm a working guy, so obviously I was putting this furniture together on the weekend. I call the parts department, and they are only open Monday to Friday. Why they wouldn't have weekend hours when 95% of their customers are going to be assembling furniture then, I can't imagine. I was frustrated, but I wrote down all the part numbers that I needed, and took the packing slip with me to work. I called from work and waited on hold for 15 minutes without any indication of what the waiting time would be. The person who answered the phone asked for a bunch of information, including the "country and date of manufacture", which were nowhere to be found on the materials I'd brought with me. Nor could the operator give me specific information about where to find them, other than "on the package." Hopefully, when I get home it will be obvious. I'm glad I haven't thrown away the box yet.

Anyway, this process would have been much more user friendly if they kept weekend hours and gave specific directions on the slip with the phone number about what was required to make a parts order. Their existing process seems thoughtless and sloppy to me.

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Summary:

Pros: looks nice, matches crib, inexpensive

Cons: terrible construction, cheap materials

Review:

While you get what you pay for, this isn't even worth its low price. The changing pad is worthless -incredibly thin and cheap. Not a deal breaker given that we purchased a nice one. The overall construction is terrible. We have the matching Stork Craft crib and it is significantly higher quality wood and overall construction and it is barely an acceptable level.

The biggest flaw in this product are the "panels" that make the shelves and the changing area. It is no stronger than a piece cardboard from a nice box. Sure "metal" support straps are provided for additional support, but if your child ways more than 15lbs I would HIGHLY recommend going to Home Depot/Lowe's and getting a few pieces of 1/4in plywood to beef up the support or odds are you will break the boards. To make matters worse, you are supposed to have one of the panels with notches in it to pull the straps through for safety during changing. None of the slats have notches so I've already had to create my own in order to put the product together correctly.

Overall, this table is junk. Looks good, but is junk. Don't waste your time or money. Spend the extra $50-$100 to get something better or be prepared to rig things to make it sturdy enough to handle what you are buying it for.

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This changing table may look good, but it is anything but! The wood came damaged in some areas. The hardware that was sent with the package broke when trying to screw it in. The drawer does not have a support underneath it, so our drawer will not be useable at all. Also, with the drawer, my husband had to drill 6 screws in from the outside just to make it stay in place, it looks horrible. We are not happy with the end results at all. We wasted over $100 and it wouldn't even be worth it to take it apart and send it back. We are not even sure if we will be using this at all.

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Monday, September 2, 2013

Changer Finish: Cherry

Changer Finish: CherryThe quality of the dresser is fair-poor. It's fairly flimsy, but overall I like the drawer space and the cubbies. We also use this as a changing table. We keep the diapers and all the wipes, diaper cream, etc in baskets in the cubbies it makes things very accessible. It was fairly easy to assemble. The doors slam loudly, but we just purchased some small sticky, foamy-like pads at home depot and placed them on the corners of each drawer so that when you close them they wouldn't bang shut; it has helped.

First, the "Baby Furniture Store" shipped us the wrong dresser (Amelia 4-Drawer Dresser in Cherry). The outside of the wrongly shipped package stated "Amelia 4-Drawer Dresser in Cherry", but to give benefit of the doubt we opened the package to confirm it was the wrong thing which indeed it was the wrong dresser. Upon contacting "Baby Furniture Store" by the only listed contact an e-mail address to tell them they shipped the wrong item, the then proceeded to tell us that indeed both the "Amelia" and "Chelsea" dressers were the same item. This was false advertisement as the dressers as showed by them had different pictures, different order numbers, and different names. We informed them of their errors, included links to their posted pictures, the order numbers as listed, and threatened to go to CSN if they couldn't provide the shown item (Chelsea 4-Drawer Dresser in Cherry). Then "Baby Furniture Store" through e-mail apologized, instructed us the procedure to ship the wrong item back (which they paid for) and shipped us the correct item.

On assembly, the instructions for placing the dresser drawer guides was reversed. Screwing the guides in is one of the first steps in the instructions. Upon realizing this fact after we had completed assembly and unable to slide the drawers in, we had to unscrew the guides and switch sides which was rather difficult on an assembled housing. On assembly of the dresser drawer itself, a cam-lock used to hold the drawer together broke in half. We contacted the manufacturer (Baby Appleseed) and they sent us a new cam-lock.

Now, we are happy with the product, but the whole experience was not enjoyable.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Spectrum GL9030CLKIT Wallscapes Glacier 12 by 36 by 3/8-Inch, Clear Glass, Shelf Kit

Spectrum GL9030CLKIT Wallscapes Glacier 12 by 36 by 3/8-Inch, Clear Glass, Shelf Kitnice shelf that mixes in with just about any furniture. it's not easy to mount and once you've mounted it has to stay there, since the glass gets glued to the base insertion. i recommed it.

This product is exactly as described. Solidly built, with very clear instructions for installation.

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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.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Contact Paper, 18" x 24' Water Dance

Contact Paper, 18' x 24' Water DanceFist time user of contact paper for shelves and this worked out very nice. Very user friendly. The only thing I was disappointed in was to find the same product for half the cost at Home Depot. That really bursted my bubble of thinking I got a great price.

The color was true to it's image. We used it to decorate the back of our bookcases. The pattern looks so cute peeking out around our books.

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this is great. i used it to cover a little nook in our kitchen. the pattern is very pretty and fresh. the colors are great. would buy again. its a big roll so i can use it if i need to refresh the paper in a couple years

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Great Paper. I'm no contact paper expert but this was not difficult to use. The color is accurate and if you are doing a large area, you don't have to worry about matching up anything. It all blends in. It's also a good thickness. 5 Stars from me. I bought one roll and then came back for a second.

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I used the contact paper inside my brand new dark wood cabinets and it looked great. It was fairly easy to put on even in the corner lazy susan shelving. The paper is easy to wipe down and removal did not leave any markings.