Showing posts with label shoe closet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shoe closet. Show all posts

Monday, September 1, 2014

Audio Rack in Glass and Aluminum Finish RTA AVM-005

Audio Rack in Glass and Aluminum Finish RTA AVM-005The image of this rack looks good and the actual rack looks good from a distance.

Contrary to appearances, there are only 4 pieces that are solid aluminum. These are the 4 caps that are on the top shelf. The surface that contacts the top shelf are not finished, exibiting the rough saw cuts that came from dividing up the original aluminum rod stock. The perimeter edges are sharp as they were not beveled. Although turned to produce a finish, one can easily see several blemishes that must have come from poor handling during the manufacturing or packaging phases.

The legs are thin aluminum with plastic end-caps that hold metal insert nuts to accommodate the assembly. They too are blemished. The plastic end-caps appear to be the type of plastic that gets brittle and then breaks as it ages.

The glass shelving is thick and beveled, which is good to see. However, at least one sheet was gouged on its surface.

The legs, back-plate, top and bottom shelves are attached with bolts while the 3 other shelves are only attached at their fronts, resting on pegs at their rear. This has to be considered as the unit is moved into position, since the 3 middles shelves are only worthy of supporting a downward pressure, not sideways nudging or upward lifting.

Finally, the 14 bolts that hold the unit together pass through holes in the glass sheets. There are no guards to keep the metal of the bolts from contacting the glass, which might lead to the glass cracking. The review of another similar unit reported that the alignment of the legs was poor, and since the holes in the glass for the front legs are much larger than the bolts, one can see how the legs have a wide range of locations during assembly that detract from the finished unit. I put a couple wraps of black electric tape on the 4 rear bolts to prevent contact with the glass, and cut 1/4 inch segments of Tygon tubing to go into the 10 front holes to better control the alignment as well as to protect the glass from contacting the bolts.

Overall, the unit looks good if one squints. But with eyes wide open, you could do better.

Looks great in out living room -matches our TV stand. We are very pleased with it.

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Just got the rack. It's black not silver!!!! Shipped from plumstruck. Will start to put it together anyway and see how it looks. But won't forget this 'plum' mistake.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Athena Nadia Baby Changing Table, White

Athena Nadia Baby Changing Table, WhiteI am very happy with this purchase. It is solid/sturdy and looks nice with our crib. I bought some storage bins for the shelves below to put baby clothes, diapers, etc. My husband put this together in about 20-30 minutes. He is quite handy, but the construction seemed fairly easy. Overall, this is a great changing table & you can't beat the price.

This changing table is what I was expecting. It feels sturdy once put together. The finish is flat white and will scratch and dent easily. The drawer is flimsy and may not survive long. It's too heavy to move around and does not have wheels--something I did not consider needing. But, for what I paid for this changing table I am happy with it. It has nice lines, good storage space and a sturdy work surface. Assembling it was challenging as there were several similar parts and none were marked. I assembled it myself at 38 weeks, so it wasn't physically difficult. If you are on a budget, looking for certain features (like a drawer) or don't need something to last for more than one kid this table is a good choice.

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I am satisfied with this table. It was very difficult to put together but seems to be of ok quality. I would only recommend if you can find it on a good enough sale price.

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My wife and I were initially looking at the dresser style changing tables, thinking the "open style" would be wobbly, and that is definitely not the case with this product, it is very solid, and the shelves are reinforced. The included changing pad is rather thin, but should do the trick.

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Monday, July 28, 2014

Cedar Deluxe Tool Holder 30" with Wheels

Cedar Deluxe Tool Holder 30' with WheelsProduct came very quickly after it was ordered and appears to be good quality wood but the instructions don't match the product -no "predrawn lines" or "predrilled holes" that are supposed to match up. Nothing said you needed to have carpentry skills to put it together. There is no phone number on the paperwork and the number on the shipping carton is not in service.

I bought three and kept two. One was delivered warped and with too many splinters. It does take some thinking/organizing to assemble and you have to be careful not to use too much force with automatic screwdriver because you will crack the wood every time. I ended up having to purchase additional screws to ensure it held together due to the warping. The quality of the wood is substandard but at least it keeps the tools standing upright and out of harms way.

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I had been using a plastic corner yard tool holder. It cracked over the winter and I needed something sturdier. This tool holder seems to fill the buill. My only complaint was the assembly instructions. They could have been clearer. Many of the holes were pre-drilled for us but I still had to drill more holes. Many of the screws provided seemed to long and we ended up with a lot left over. As I said, the instructions could have been clearer. Regardless, so far very happy with the purchase. Hasn't fallen over yet, even though we have had many strong windy days. BTW, the wheels make the unit very easy to move around, too.

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The cedar tool holder was easy to put together and is of top quality. I like the size as it's not too bulky and nicely in my new garden shed.

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Ventilated Shelf Divider Color: White, Size: 12"

Ventilated Shelf Divider Color: White, Size: 12'These shelf dividers work great. They are the only ones I could find for my wire shelves.

Wobbles a tiny bit when my clothes are stacked to the right height, its perfect.

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Friday, July 18, 2014

:USE Ollipsis Console with Glass Shelf

:USE Ollipsis 30-Inch Console with Glass Shelf, Satin NickelI loved the item for the price it was worth it. However, the screw on the bracket was broken in half. It still could be put together but it took several efforts to get it up. Its an attractive item and I got a good deal. I figured something was going to be wrong for such a reduction in price.

It was just perfect to display some items above a bathroom window in a half bath.

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Love everything about this shelf--it's modern look really accents my bathroom. I'm no handy man here, so getting it even and level on the wall was somewhat of a challenge. Yes, the directions are helpful, it is simply my lack of an actual level or the patience to ask someone to help me install it is what made this difficult. A great item overall.

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This is a very nice shelf which was extremely reasonable price wise. It is thick tempered glass and looks great!

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It's hard to believe that a glass shelf would originally cost so much and even at the discounted price it's still twice the cost of the exact same item when purchased from the manufacturer via Walmart online. Even though the shipping cost with Walmart adds just under $6 it's still a better deal than this.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Stanley Hardware Adjustable Shelf and Closet Rod Support, Desert White #192950

Stanley Hardware Adjustable Shelf and Closet Rod Support, Desert White #192950I needed a very specific bracket and this did the trick. Nice to find what I needed. Thank you very much.

this bracket system is not as solid as I thought it would be. It is a little wobbly, actually, although I did install them into studs.

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This closet rod support is flimsy. It does the job though. I have two of these supports supporting a rod full of clothes. the rod sways a little but it has not fallen yet and i have had it for over three months.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Organize It All Expandable Bathtub Caddy

Organize It All Expandable Bathtub CaddyThe rack is fine. It rusts, though so watch out.

First, I must have been nuts to pay $12.99 S&H (it didn't cost close to that for the seller)...second, it rusts and that was unexpected since it's made to use in the bath. I am glad I didn't gift this. Choose another bath caddy, unless you like rust and throwing away money on s&h.

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This is great because it adjustable. You can't place anything tto tal on it because it falls over. I used a wire basket to put on it to hold shampoo etc.

Also you should take it out once a week and pull it all the way out because water accumulates and it gets rusty.

All in all it works but I would never buy another one.

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best value I found on tub caddies. expandable so it's a sure fit and I like the white coating on the ends...no scratches on the tub.

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Great caddy, simple and affordable...only thing I wish it had locks for the adjustable expansions.

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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Wire Cube Plastic Connector Set Black

Wire Cube Plastic Connector Set BlackProduct worked great and was delivered fast. I looked at the picture and didn't read the description well enough, so I was a little disappointed when I only received 4 per pack instead of the 12 on the picture. So I will need to order more to finish my project.

Nice, versatile item. Used them to make sales displays (earrings, etc) for craft sales. the cubes hold up pretty well and make a quick, easily changeable display. Great for when the cube storage system is no longer being used and you have those wire sqares just hoping to do something useful.

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I was thrilled to find that I could actually buy just the connectors. Got a hold of some extra wire grids but not connectors. Now I won't hesitate when I see more grids somewhere!!! I knwo I can come here & grab more connectors! They work just as the originals do,

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I bought these as back-ups for the connectors that came with the wire cube set I purchased a few months ago. I take the cubes to craft shows and with all the set-up and breakdown, I wanted to have extras in case I lost one of the original clips. When I finally used these connectors I was disappointed to discover they didn't clip tight around the wires ... in fact, they wouldn't stay in place at all and are fairly useless. Of course, by the time I used these, I didn't have the packing list or anything and I figured too much time had passed to return them. I thought that all of these connectors would work on all other wire cube sets; I guess not.

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Had to buy more because the original purchase, which I did not purchase on amazon, did not have enough to make all cubes. This was the perfect solution and a great price!

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Winsome Wood Milan Wood 3 Tier Open Cabinet and 6 Rattan Baskets in Antique Walnut Finish

Winsome Wood Milan Wood 3 Tier Open Cabinet and 6 Rattan Baskets in Antique Walnut FinishI purchased this cabinet (one of two different configuration cabinets) for my guest bedroom. The diagram and instructions were easy enough to follow, which is perfect for those of us who are diagramically challanged, which I soooo definately can be! :) and took me about 45 minutes to put together. All assembled it appears to be very sturdy, and will be ideal to keep amenities in for visiting guests or family.

Several sellers offer this cabinet here on Amazon, but I have to say Home and Living went the extra mile. This company contacted me after a bit of a mix up where it was indicated the cabinet had already shipped, then it was backordered, and I'd have to wait longer for delivery. They offered a discount off the purchase price for my inconvenience in having to wait. Now that's truly great customer service in my opinion! Other companies would be wise to take note. I will certainly consider Home and Living for additional furnishings when I move on to renovating my next room.

~ jade ~

For the price the Winsome 3 Tier Cabinet is great. The only thing I was unhappy about was that the backing board for the cabinet came in three pieces and was held together by two plastic tracks. I wanted to use the cabinet without baskets in the top shelf, but it looks unfinished.

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Looks nice. Really looks nice for the price. Not a "high dollar" finish as some comment, but for the price it will certainly do. Be advised though that the baskets are not so large. I purchased to store 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper and they won't lay flat in the baskets. That being said though, I'm keeping it. I'll get something else for the papers and I'm sure we'll find other things to store in the baskets. Just check the size of the individual baskets.

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I really love this piece. It fits perfectly with the decor. The functionality was exactly what I needed in that part of the living room and the baskets are a wonder addition.

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This furniture was not too hard to assemble and came with the baskets shown. The price was reasonable and it shipped very quickly and was packaged very well to handle the travel and shipping without damaging the product. Very pleased.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Elevate 47" TV Stand Finish: Espresso

Elevate 47' TV Stand Finish: EspressoI was disappointed that you can't find a lot of online reviews for this product so I felt I had to post my own. I bought the Honey Oak finish, which is the same style and build as the Espresso. I dealt with the company direct and was able to get a color sample, a 4"x6" piece of the wood, sent to my home to see if it matched my bedroom furniture. It was almost a perfect match so I called Evan and placed my order. I bought the cabinet, along with the IR repeater, which is a sensor that allows you to store your cable/satelitte receiver inside the cabinet while still being able to control it with your remote. The repeater has two sensors which allows you to hook up a dvd or Blu ray player as well but putting these units in the cabinet do not make sense as you still would have to load discs. The repeater wires are long enough to allow you to store the dvd/blu ray player under the foot of your bed which is what I was going to do. I then realized I could run my HDMI cable under the rug and behind my armoire and have my Oppo BDP-93 Blu Ray player out in the open where it looks fine. As a result, I don't need the second repeater sensor as I have an unobstructed line of sight to the player.

Ordered the cabinet on a Tuesday and it was suppose to be shipped Fed Ex. Evan called me later that day and said they were delivering a high end cabinet to NY and saw that my town in NJ was on the way(they are located in Philly) so they could personally deliver it on Thursday if I was ok with that. This was a no-brainer and I said I was absolutely ok with that arrangement. Evan showed up himself with a helper and they actually brought it upstairs to my bedroom and set it up at the foot of my bed. It's likely that this unit will be shipped to you FedEx but if you're lucky enough to have it delivered by the manufacturer, that's a nice perk. I mounted my 40" Toshiba and placed my receiver inside the cabinet. Hooked up the IR repeater and everything worked just like it was suppose to.

The only knock I have on this cabinet is that when it lowers it has a little "slam" effect. Nothing major, but some felt on the inner lip will probably solve this issue. Like I said, I have a 40" LCD but given how close the cabinet is(the foot of my bed) a 32-37" would be a better size. Ideally, If you pick up a flat panel under 40" with an integrated DVD player, that would probably be the best bet for bedroom/foot-of-the-bed placements. One note: You need to have your TV mounted in the cabinet before operating the lift. It will work without the TV mounted, but the lift will not retreat all the way down without the weight of a TV. I only bring that up just so you don't think the lift is broken if it doesn't go all the way down for you out of the box.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Home Source Industries US3193 BEECH 6-Cube Utility Cabinet, Beech Finish

Home Source Industries US3193 BEECH 6-Cube Utility Cabinet, Beech FinishThe dimensions on this item description are completely wrong. It's actually 24" W x 36" H x 11" D.

I'm very disappointed in this item, because I chose it specifically because the listed dimensions fit perfectly in the space I picked out for it. Now I'm stuck with a cabinet which is way too small.

For the money, this is a pretty good looking cabinet. The door magnets could be better, and nail covers for the ousside nails should be provided. It was not difficult to assemble.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Legare 59-Inch by 31-Inch Bookcase

Legare 59-Inch by 31-Inch BookcaseI bought this bookcase, the 18" wide bookcase, and the 36" straight desk plus the PDA shelf. I love this furniture. I am a disabled women in my sixties, but this furniture is so easy to assemble and takes very little time once you get it out of the box. No tools required. No toxic finishes are used in its manufacture and it's made from an eco-friendly sustainable resource. I wish Legare would make platform beds and dining tables.

This is an awesome concept... it's like putting Lincoln Logs together, but the piece is very sturdy.

Excellent value, looks great and what a conversation piece.

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The bookshelf looks great and was easy to build. It was also packaged very well so there was no chance of it getting scratched.

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I love this bookcase! It is sleek, unique, and stylish. The light design and color brightens up the room and is unobtrusive. The bamboo is great--smooth and modern. It was so easy to set up. I would order all my furniture from this company if I could!