Showing posts with label steel shelving units. Show all posts
Showing posts with label steel shelving units. Show all posts

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Akro-Mils 30618 Louvered Steel Panel for mounting AkroBins, 18-Inch Wide by 19-Inch High, Beige, Pa

Akro-Mils 30618 Louvered Steel Panel for mounting AkroBins, 18-Inch Wide by 19-Inch High, Beige, Pack of 4Seem to be expensive for what they are, but are very heavy guage steel. They work very well with the Akro bins and are probably cheaper in the long run than buying or building individual shelves. Also, you can reconfigure your bins in hundreds of configurations using these panels. Seem to be very high quality. I will probably purchase more as I need more bin space.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Espresso Wide 3 Section Storage Shelf

Espresso Wide 3 Section Storage ShelfI bought this shelf plus the matching baskets to store shoes just inside my front door (instead of having a giant pile of shoes just strewn about on the floor). I had previously purchased the Winsome Wood tall four-shelved unit for my cookbook collection, so I decided to go with Winsome Wood again. I am pleased with my purchase. In other reviews you will see that some people have had trouble actually assembling the shelves; I myself did not have any problem assembling either this unit or the other Winsome Wood unit I purchased. I just read the directions carefully and took my time in making sure all the parts were lined up properly. This unit is easy to assemble. It is solid wood, which is a plus in this day and age of pressboard. In some spots the wood is a little rough, but not majorly so. The Espresso color is definitely dark, but that's what I wanted. We live in a 120+ year old Victorian, and I wanted dark wood that would blend in with the new and the old furnishing and decor. This shelf set holds about 20 pairs of shoes (in five baskets, which I purchased separately) in the following sizes: women's 8.5, men's 10.5, men's 9, and women's 6.5. It's such a neat alternative to my old giant pile of shoes! I do recommend this product for a good middle-of-the-road shelving set.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

OmniMount ECSB Component Shelf Wall Shelf for TVs and Video Accessories

OmniMount ECSB Component Shelf Wall Shelf for TVs and Video AccessoriesThis shelf is quite attractive and easy to install. The depth of it is greater than I was imaging, so if you're using it for a smallish item (like a DVD or cable box), it will stick out form the wall farther than you need.

This is a quality unit, BUT the picture gives you the impression that the shelf does not extend out very far. The arm of the shelf extends so that the glass shelf begins 5" from the wall and extends out to 21" from the wall. This is the only complaint I have as the unit is otherwise well designed, sturdy, and the glass shelf(tempered) is first class. My suggestion, design a sliding extendable/retractable arm. The shelf is used to hold a direct TV receiver below a small wall hung 21" LCD in sewing room.

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This is a great wall mount shelf. There aren't a lot of 30 lb shelf mount speakers out there. I have Klipsch RS-62s that weigh in at 26 lbs each, and the shelves accomodate them. The down side is that one of the shelves was sent with screws that had no thread! Also you HAVE TO install thise into a stud, period! When you initially drill, make sure you find wood shavings as the drill bit comes out. When you install drill the other holes, MAKE SURE you measure from the ground to the top of the wall plate to assure the speakers will be at the same height. Also, make sure that before you do your drilling deep, LEVEL the plate using a LEVEL you can buy at any hardware store, so your speakers don't tilt in one direction or the other. Make sure the top side is on TOP and put the plastic cover on BEFORE you attach the glass, and that the glass is faced so the rounded edge is in the front! Good Luck!

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I looked all over the internet for a mechanism or shelf in which to mount my rear surround Paradigm Studio 20 V5 speakers, of which each weighs 24 lbs. This product is exactly what I was looking for. The build quality is luxurious; and when it is mounted correctly into a wood stud, it is extremely secure. I have only two suggestions being;

1) Don't bother using the supplied screws if you are going to mount the unit

into a wood stud as the screw head will strip and it will take you forever

to screw it down. I recommend purchasing four 3" bolts designed for wood

application and use a ratchet to tighten. I would not mount this unit

simply into drywall and expect it to support 30lbs, but after mounting it

into a 2 x 4, I would bet that it could easily support 50 lbs.

2) Others complained that the shelve swivelled freely after installation from

side to side. I purchased two shelve units and simply applied extra

torque on the nut and bolt which mounts the swing arm to the base plate,

and now there is adequate tension so that there is resistance when I move

the shelf from side to side; resolving any issues with the shelf moving

freely on it's own.

I would not hesitate to recommend this shelf unit as I will guarentee you will be extremely satisfied with your purchase.

Cobra

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I bought two of these shelves, one for my TiVo and the other for a DVD player. I was able to install them one above the other and they look great. The glass for the shelf is very thick and it would probably support a TV! The only thing I found odd was that that if was impossible to tighten the bracket so it would not move back and forth. It really isn't a problem unless the shelf was in a high traffic area....which would not be a good idea anyway. Nice looking, well made and gets the job done easy.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

14 x 48 Black Shelf by InterMetro

14 x 48 Black Shelf by InterMetroSimply put this product is fantastic for its simple functionality and form. I was first introduced to the metro shelving (commercial) components on the job in retail and restaurant environments. Both locations used metroshelving in various configurations to store large amounts of merchandise and food. Worked well in a houseware store environment, where hundreds of pounds of heavy merchandise (cast iron, steel, ceramics) were nicely and securely displayed. In the restaurant environment this stuff was used all over, from the wait stations to kitchen pantries to walk-in fridges and freezers. With the Intermetro line, the same flexibility and functionality is available for the home price point and decor. When I moved into an apartment with literally no storage space in the large kitchen (the rest of the place, including the view of the Hudson River made up for that) I immediately went in search of options. I did not hesitate when I discovered the Intermetro product was available. Five 18"x48" shelves and four 60" posts created created a nice "pantry" for my kitchen, with cast iron and stainless steel pots on the two shelves, dry goods in the middle, appliances above those, and microwave and other items on top, I had easily solved my space needs, and in a way that was not expensive or intrusive to the room, as I picked white, and was able to situate the unit in front of a window with no loss of light or ventilation. Add a few hooks and accessories (drawer, shelf liner) and I was good to go. It served me well in that apt for 6 years, and now that I have moved to a house with lots of kitchen cabinets the shelving unit has found its place in the garage housing all the spare stuff that gathers in garages (AC units, tools, marble tiles, etc). All of that being said, I would highly recommend this product to any one needing some easily prepared but durable storage. Buy it once and it will last a lifetime of multiple uses. btw, did I mention that it was easy to put together, store and transport? Purchase this with confidence of satisfaction.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Momentum Furnishings Llc 5-Tier Cherr Corn Shelf Pbf-02 Furniture Library/Book Shelves

Momentum Furnishings Llc 5-Tier Cherr Corn Shelf Pbf-02 Furniture Library/Book ShelvesThis is great, worth every penny and then some. looks great in the corner of my room. the poles are made of plastic but you would never know it by looking at it...

The item is as described.

We only assembled 4 tiers because it's tall.

The shelf is functional, light, sturdy like others have mentioned. It's very good value with its price. However, you cannot expect real wood with this price. It's made of plastic with wooden look.

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The shelving unit was exactly what I had thought it would be: a sturdy, lightweight, and easy-to-build shelving system to use in our home. The corner unit fits perfectly into our room and adds a good amount of functional space for decoration and storage.

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this shelf is what you get for the money. i did not realize that the black connectors are plastic. i wouldn't recommend putting anything heavy on it as it can lean over and fall. it is very tall, so you can put tall items on the shelves. the bottom is not very supported but it is level. All of the shelves are parallel and it could be a nice addition to your house.

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This was actually much bigger than I expected which was a nice surprise for me. Luckily I had enough space for it but be sure to double check the dimensions before ordering. It was super easy to put together, no tools needed and it will also be very easy to take apart when moving. The legs are plastic which I didn't realize but it still looks pretty nice in my bathroom. I was very pleased with it especially for the price.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Coaster Unique Design Bookcase/Book Shelf, Cappuccino Finish

Coaster Unique Design Bookcase/Book Shelf, Cappuccino FinishPurchased this shelf a week ago and it arrived five days later. The shipping container is as large as you would expect given the size of the shelf. If moving it around a single story, one person can slide this with relative ease, but you'll need an extra set of hands to move this up a flight of stairs. The carton was a bit tattered upon arrival but the shelf was well protected inside and therefore undamaged.

The unit is very nice with heavy wood grain from quality veneer. The shelves are hollow but sturdy (the whole unit weighs more than 170 lbs). The style of the overall finish is far more refined than what I would consider rustic or distressed, but don't expect razor smooth edges and a glass like surface. The wood grain is very pronounced and there are some very slight imperfections that in my opinion make this look more like a custom piece than a factory produced shelf.

The color is listed as cappuccino, but that can mean so many different hues of brown that I've learned not to always trust pictures online. This one is not the near-black that is often called cappuccino. Instead there are very subtle red tones in what is otherwise a deep and rich gloss brown. On my PC monitor the picture posted on Amazon is a good representation of the color of this piece.

Assembly was very easy. If you have a Flathead and Phillips screwdriver along with the included Allen wrench, you have the right tools. Assembly took about an hour without an assistant. Because the planks are thick enough to stand on edge, it was quite easy to set the screws and align the shelves using the standard cam and dowel type fasteners that most people are familiar with. As testament to the quality of this unit, all the pre-drilled holes aligned perfectly which isn't always the case with this type of furniture. The hardware set was complete and it even included straps for anchoring the unit to a wall.

I only have one quibble with this unit and it is minor. The plastic caps used to cover the holes for the locking cams are medium brown plastic that stand out too much in my opinion. Luckily only a few are visible, but in my opinion the unit looks better without them.

Overall I am very pleased. Excellent shelf for the money.

This book shelf looks great, is surprisingly sturdy & fits our needs perfectly. For the price, this is a great deal.

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I love this piece! My husband has 100+ high quality leather bound books to include other items we have displayed. Assembly was straight forward. If memory serves, we needed a few pieces of hardware and customer service sent ASAP. Great quality, color was as described, tons of display room, sturdy! Shop around for best value, we purchased ours from CSN for $370 with free shipping.

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During the assembly I began to notice imperfections in the laminate that were poorly touched up. In addition, two of the top shelfs where crooked due to the way the holes where drilled. The bookshelf looks nice, but the quality and manufacturing is poor and is nothing like you would expect with an American made product. I guess this is what is expected when it's made in China these days.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

NuTone 468MOD Modular Shelf, Stainless Steel, Recessed Mount

NuTone 468MOD Modular Shelf, Stainless Steel, Recessed MountChose this medicine cabinet due to the mobility of the shelving. I love it's adaptability to the differing sizes of my "stuff". Good size and fits everything I need and more.

the cabinet fits perfectly in my master bath. It was installed when the room was being constructed and has proved exactly right.

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I don't see anything about this cabinet that differentiates it from the most basic. Fit and finish average at best. I really can't see what I'm paying for....

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Catskill Craftsmen Pie Safe with Double Doors

Catskill Craftsmen Pie Safe with Double DoorsThe pie safe is well made and finished beautifully. I use it in my kitchen as a "snack cabinet" and to hold the extras that won't fit in my less than ample cabinet space. I could have gone with something cheaper but this really is a nice piece of furniture that adds simply elegance to my little kitchen.

Love this item. Excellent wood quality. Very heavy and sturdy. The wood is unfinished, so you will need to coat it with mineral oil(or a similar product) to protect the surface.

Our ONLY complaint is the way the wood panel inserts attach to each door panel. According to the assembly instructions the panels are supposed to stay in place with ONLY the included clear plastic strips, but these failed to hold the panels in place for us at all. However, after my husband added a few tiny finishing nails(tapped in right through the clear plastic strips) to hold the panels more securely, we are good to go!

A beautiful cabinet and a wonderful addition my kitchen!

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Sorry-I lost the link in the middle of the review. I was not happy with this item! It was difficult to put together, and took nearly more strength that I have. I have had some experience putting furniture together-but this one took every bit of ingenuity and strength I could muster-and I used my problem-skills to get it done. I was horrified that the tacky plastic pieces were necessary to hold in the front inserts and figured out that I needed carpenter's wood glue in addition. I could not believe that the little metal pins and light screws were the connectors. The top was nearly impossible to put on and is loose at one corner, despite my efforts. I am sick at heart that I must spend so much time in the future oiling this piece! I moved it myself into place in the kitchen, but felt connections straining under the effort. The pieces do not fit-and there are obvious 1/16-1/8 inch gaps all around. I would return this if it did not cost a lot-and I have put lightweight (empty canning jars) and only some full jars in the ccabinet as I fear the shelves (on pins) will not hold more weight.

The cabinet should NOT be sent unassembled, and should have been put together with more adequate hardware. The pieces should fit together more closely-I could not keep any food or paper in this cabinet-mice would love it as a home, a feeding plac e, and a nesting hotel! If I could, I would call this company up and tell them to come get this! -jgw

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Built solid and generally assembled well. As observed by others I found that the plastic retainers which hold the door panels in the door frame are totally inadequate. I chose to secure the panels using carpenter's wood glue. I needed a variety of clamps and weights to hold the panels in place while the glue dried. This is because the panels come with a warp to them. This gluing probably added 5 hours to the assembly time. Final assembled product is attractive and usefull.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Venture Horizon Media Storage Tower-Tall Triple

Spartak Bookcase Media Tower - Tall Triple 2413WHITEValue: Except for what I've stated below, it's worth the price if you have a lot of what it takes to fill this storage tower. I bought it with personal library expansion in mind.

Expectations: Except for what I've stated below, It holds everything I own. Well for now anyway. :)

Features: The instructions were easy to read and follow. Although, not much of an issue for myself, some of the pictures could have been a bit larger.

At 6'4" in height this thing is a beast. If you're height challenged you might need a ladder for this storage tower. Tower indeed.

Appearance: While it is just particle board, this media storage tower looks very nice. I'd expect you'd probably pay around $800-$1000 for solid wood. I bought the black finish and it looks great except for what I've stated below.

Overall rating: 4.25

The only complaint I have is the lack of thickness of the shelves.

I had expected for the price I paid that the shelves would not be so flimsy. They're only 1/4" H x 1' 11.25" W. Very flexible. Not good for holding the weight of what is intended.

While the unit does have center supports, which are located on the backboard, the shelves still sag a bit when filled.

This fact, in my opinion, detracts from the appearance slightly.

If this had 1/2" shelves I would rate this 5.0 in every category.

Also, the instructions as pictured told me to install the backboards with the red and blue color markings up towards the top of the tower. In fact the markings needed to be down as I ran into problems with the support pegs being out of line. Maybe just a factory error but check for this problem before you put all your shelves in. ;)

Synopsis:

The assembled storage tower looks great and none of the pieces were chipped, marred or broken upon inspection. The packaging was sufficient and arrived without damage. It is quite heavy as it is all in one box. I was able to carry it myself up a flight of stairs but I recommend help. The instructions were very easy to follow. Mostly pictures. If I didn't know English I still could have put this together.

When put together the unit is very sturdy and the supplied fabric-strip wall supports for earthquake prone territories were a big plus.

I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend with the above statement.

Our Spartak book(Media) case arrived as a 6' long box weighing about 130 lb. Inside was a complete kit including an instruction book that guided us well until we realized that the vertical supporting boards were missing the drilled holes needed to receive the front vertical covering pieces. We called Spartak and were answered by a slightly skeptical human. So we examined the situation carefully and called Spartak again and got the same man. This time he asked if we could send him photos of the boards and our email address. We did. We received a very polite and apologetic email offering to send us replacement boards. He said he had never seen this problem before. Their computerized system usually works or tells them of problems.

We had done a lot of work to install our boards before we noticed the problem, so we wanted to try to drill the holes ourselves. We did and finished the bookcase ourselves. The whole job took us about a day and a half.

The bookcase is inexpensive, made of particle board and masonite, but the pieces fit and the hardware is sturdy, so the final case seems solid enough. It is sold as storage for CDs and DVDs and video tapes, so the shelves are shallow. It holds my paperback books very well.

I would recommend these bookcases to people I think could build them. I will probably buy another smaller one.

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I saw a lot of negative reviews on this tower. It took me some time on purchasing it because i kept going back and forth on wither to buy it. Finally i said what the hell and bought it! I am so happy I did. I bought the walnut finish and it looks great. I have no problem with sagging in the shelves. The one thing i would say is take your time putting it together and to have at least two people putting it together. We had four and it went really fast. My son who is 9 helped me. Then towards the end I had my husband and his friend help me and my son lift it to put the back on since in till you have the back on its not to strong. Also read the instructions first before putting it together. A lot of people said they have sagging shelves.It wont happen if you use the supports they give you. You use the 6 support shelf brackets two in the back and two on each side then after that you use the round locking circles on the back two corners and VOILA` no sagging simply :)

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I have a large CD collection and when I found this rack, I thought my problems were solved. The biggest problem with this rack is the quality of the materials. On other CD racks I own, the shelves are made of a 1/2" 5/8" MDF or solid wood. The shelves on this rack are 1/4" thick. The span of these shelves is comparable to my other racks, which do not require any support other than either end. This rack, however, requires supports on both ends, the center and they have these other discs to keep the shelf from 'sagging.' The shelf wouldn't sag if it was made from a thick enough piece of material. The worst part is, when I have been adding CDs to the rack, if I just slightly bump one of the center supports, both of them fly out, then the shelf immediately sags. I have had to physically glue in center supports to keep them in place. Very disappointing. Also, to actually use the entire length of the shelf, you have to tuck CDs behind the front trim pieces on either end of the shelf, so you can't have a full shelf and just easily slide out any CD. The thing is...it's too big to even repackage or return. I bought this through Stacks and Stacks and they were super about getting it out quickly and they have the best price I have seen online. Otherwise, the rack is nice looking. The cherry color that I bought is a medium shade of cherry, not a red cherry color, but still very nice. If you have a large collection, save your money and have a cabinet maker build you a custom shelf. You'll be happier in the long run.. I wish I had.

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The shelves have little grommets to help prevent sagging but they do not do the job completely. I like the look of the unit and perhaps I'll be able to rig a shelf support system myself.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

InterDesign York Lyra Under Shelf Basket, Bronze

InterDesign York Lyra Under Shelf Basket, BronzeYou would be surprised how many pockets of empty storage space one can find around the house. I just purchased one of these and I wish I had bought two. The handles are longer than the others (I have a couple of the shorter arm types in my linen closet). The longer handles make this much sturdier and overall a superior quality product. The bronze color lets it blend in more with the surroundings. It's a little more expensive, but worth the price.

This is a very good basket. I use it to store all my college books next to my bed. It is pretty heavy-duty too, and of a decent size. All-in-all, great product.

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I bought two of these and absolutely love them. They are fairly sturdy, just don't load them up too much or they will sag a little. They fit my shelves and look great. A must-have for a dorm room. I store my snacks in one and my camera/phone chargers and cords in another. I highly recommend this product. And, it shipped the same week.

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I was looking for something that would add additional space in between my freezer shelves and still allows the cold air to circulate. This fits perfectly under the freezer shelve and gives me a much organized space.

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I have three of these now one holds paper plates, over my regular dinner ware. A second holds a set of 4 Anchor Hocking mixing bowls and a third holds two 8 x 8 pyrex baking dishes, the item I use more than anything. So much easier not to have to pull items from under a pile, and makes good use of the space I had because of shelves spaced too far apart.

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Easy Track RV72 72-Inch Vertical Panels, White, 2-Pack

Easy Track RV72 72-Inch Vertical Panels, White, 2-PackIncredibly heavy with no instructions. Couldn't figure how to use it so I returned it. The system needs to be more "user-friendly" for non-professionals.

The system and the panels were easy to install and makes for a good looking closet. Not all pieces I used from EasyTrack worked so well together and took some adjustments not in the installation to make work together.

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Leila I Changer Dresser

Leila I Changing Table Finish: CherryMy husband just put this together tonight and I was amazed on the quality of it. Usually you get what you pay for, and other comparable dresser/changers are at least $100 more so I thought it would be cheesy. I was wrong! It's good quality wood, the drawers slide very nicely and the height is perfect. I'm 5'8" and my husband is 6'3" so we were afraid it wasn't going to be high enough and the picture makes it seem like it's short, but it's perfect for both of us. The cherry color is also very true. We have a cherry finish crib and we were afraid it wouldn't be close in color and it matches perfectly. Great product!!! I will definitely be recommending this to my pregnant friends!

I researched a lot of products before buying this one. I wanted one with drawers and an open area. It looks very nice put together, but beware...

1. many, many parts

2. several of the parts came with scratches and nicks. Not enough to send back, but extremly annoying!

Just know that your spouse is not going to enjoy putting this together.

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I wasn't sure when I first ordered this because sometimes you end up with really cheap products but this changing table is amazing for this price! It's real wood and is very sturdy. It looks great also and is the perfect size! I would definitely recommend this dresser to anybody who asked :))

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Looks beautiful and was easy enough to assemble that I was able to put it together myself at 7 months pregnant.

The cherry finish is a bit darker than the cherry crib I have from another company.

The paint chipped a bit where I tried to remove the stickers that identify each individual piece, but I'm willing to bed that is more my fault than the manufacturer.

The drawers roll in and out smoothly.

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Shipment came fast and with no damage. Color matched my crib perfect that was from a different company. Changing pad fit perfect on top.

Alera Steel Bookcase

Alera Steel Bookcase, 3 Shelves, 34-1/2 W by 13 D by 42 H, Light GrayThe all-steel bookcase looks nice enough. For something so large and with the potential of holding a great deal, the flat-pack design with assembly and no hardware shouldn't have been selected in my opinion. Although when assembled, the bookcase is not as sturdy as I'd like, it probably is fine. Relatively speaking, I seem to have gotten the bookcase for a steal at $196.18 shipped given the total cost through other merchants. I would not likely buy this again and would instead look for fully-assembled and more rigid options.

The two-piece back should be one solid panel or at least been packed as a hinged, folding panel to be more rigid. The shelves should be secured to the back panels somehow, and they aren't. Installing the top panel on one side kept causing the side panel to slide out of alignment along the entire height of the bookcase. This is due to the tight fit and tab/hole side-back joint design. The side panel slid enough to cause the tabs and holes to separate, and this wasn't easy to correct. Buyers would be best to assemble this on a hard surface instead of carpet. If assembling on carpet, lay the bookcase down, push the bottom flush against a baseboard, and then use the mallet to insert the top. This will help keep the side panels from sliding and separating from the back.

The all-steel bookcase looks nice enough. For something so large and with the potential of holding a great deal, the flat-pack design with assembly and no hardware shouldn't have been selected in my opinion. Although when assembled, the bookcase is not as sturdy as I'd like, it probably is fine. Relatively speaking, I seem to have gotten the bookcase for a steal at $196.18 shipped given the total cost through other merchants. I would not likely buy this again and would instead look for fully-assembled and more rigid options.

The two-piece back should be one solid panel or at least been packed as a hinged, folding panel to be more rigid. The shelves should be secured to the back panels somehow, and they aren't. Installing the top panel on one side kept causing the side panel to slide out of alignment along the entire height of the bookcase. This is due to the tight fit and tab/hole side-back joint design. The side panel slid enough to cause the tabs and holes to separate, and this wasn't easy to correct. Buyers would be best to assemble this on a hard surface instead of carpet. If assembling on carpet, lay the bookcase down, push the bottom flush against a baseboard, and then use the mallet to insert the top. This will help keep the side panels from sliding and separating from the back.

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The all-steel bookcase looks nice enough. For something so large and with the potential of holding a great deal, the flat-pack design with assembly and no hardware shouldn't have been selected in my opinion. Although when assembled, the bookcase is not as sturdy as I'd like, it probably is fine. Relatively speaking, I seem to have gotten the bookcase for a steal at $196.18 shipped given the total cost through other merchants. I would not likely buy this again and would instead look for fully-assembled and more rigid options.

The two-piece back should be one solid panel or at least been packed as a hinged, folding panel to be more rigid. The shelves should be secured to the back panels somehow, and they aren't. Installing the top panel on one side kept causing the side panel to slide out of alignment along the entire height of the bookcase. This is due to the tight fit and tab/hole side-back joint design. The side panel slid enough to cause the tabs and holes to separate, and this wasn't easy to correct. Buyers would be best to assemble this on a hard surface instead of carpet. If assembling on carpet, lay the bookcase down, push the bottom flush against a baseboard, and then use the mallet to insert the top. This will help keep the side panels from sliding and separating from the back.

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Friday, November 15, 2013

Ikea Ribba Black Floating Ledge for Photos, Pictures and Frames 21 5/8"" Long

Ikea Ribba Black Floating Ledge for Photos, Pictures and Frames 21 5/8'' LongThese shelves are exactly what they look like online, and work nicely, however, they did not come with any hardware to hang them as most shelves do.

The item (Ikea Legdge) is a good product. It does not come with hardware but 3 short drywall screws into the pre-drilled holes is enough for hanging. I hung some picture frames and a buddy of mine put his rare albums on it so it's plenty strong for that kind of weight. As for the price at Ikea being lower that may be but the item is worth 5 stars not the over all shopping experience which I would give it a 3 star rating on the price alone.

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Great product, but check the mounting accessories carefully (the actual product from ikea doesn't come with them) so they are offered by the reseller. The drywall screws aren't that great of quality, you might want to get your own, but the shelf is fantastic.

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dont know why its so exspensive. It half the price if you buy it at the store. Other then that it is fine

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THIS ITEM IS ALMOST 50% MORE THAN BUYING IT AT IKEA DIRECTLY. And I don't understand why they are doing that?

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Gorilla Rack GRZ6-3618-5BIMP 5-Shelf 36-by-18-by-72-Inch Shelving Unit, Black

Gorilla Rack GRZ6-3618-5BIMP 5-Shelf 36-by-18-by-72-Inch Shelving Unit, BlackI use these racks to warehouse inventory. Small media items like books, dvds, cds, vhs, fit on these very easily with plenty of space for stacking. The shelving is very sturdy, which when you're dealing with heavy items like tools or hundreds of books, is essential. At 18" deep you have the ability to fit storage bins, crates and boxes with ease. In my case, since media items are fairly small, I am able to use these racks from both sides as they are set up about 4 feet from the wall.

These are the heavy duty racks you want in your warehouse, garage or basement. Weighing over 70 lbs each you may need help getting them to your set-up area but once you open the box just about any able bodied adult can put one of these together in short order without aid. You will find it convenient to have a rubber mallet!

Lastly, these racks are as easy to take down as they are to put up. Moving them is a breeze. Adding shelves leaves you with extremely narrow results as the center shelf is fixed as it acts to hold the top and bottom together in one rack. Overall these are tough, heavy duty, easy to put up & break down and suitable for a variety of uses.

I had a different problem from the other reviewers; I wanted a sturdy equipment rack for electronic gear, books, and stuff. The rack is located in my home office and not exposed to extremes of temperature and humidity. I've had it now for several months and it has been a joy and the complete answer to my rack and storage problems.

I have a work center desk arrangement and the rack is next to it; my electronic equipment is within easy reach which makes using the equipment very convenient. I have a lot of books stored on the shelves as well as DVD's and CD's. This has worked out much better than I had even hoped it would.

The ease of assembly was commendable; it went together with no problems and the only tool I needed was a rubber mallet. The thing that astounds me is how strong it is; I was a little concerned with how it might turn out since it went together so easily. There was absolutely nothing to fear, that rascal is the embodiment of strength and stability.

The particle board shelves are strong and dense (and heavy); I'm looking at them as I write this and can say I've had absolutely no problem with them. I suppose if exposed to high humidity a problem might develop, but I would think sealing them might help.

As I write this review I can look to my left and see the shelf I ordered; it looks, to a guy, very strong and handsome and has done a perfect job of holding everything I've put on it. I can reach over and try to shake it but it's solid as a rock, it doesn't sway or move at all.

I am a very pleased customer!

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This is the third Gorilla rack system I have purchased. The first two were very solid pieces of gear. This one is solid but not nearly like the others. That the shelf boards are covered is nice. My main problem is that it arrived missing many parts. I contacted the company, waited a couple days and did not get a call back. Called again and got a human who was very nice. Told her the issue of the missing parts and gave my information. It's been a couple weeks and I haven't seen the parts to complete the purchase. The day after I talked with the nice lady, I did get a phone message from the company relating to my first call. In short, it's a fairly solid item. If there is any disappointment, it is because I have some previous one's, bought at Sam's Club, that are much more sturdy for the same price, and that the system did not arrive complete. I do not know if that was a problem with the folks at Gorilla Rack or with the company who delivered or warehoused the item. I still don't have a complete purchase.

Please see my response to LTSpike for why I upgraded the rating of the item.

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I am squarely in the category of "not handy", so I always tremble when assembly is required, but these truly were easy to put together. I have purchased other shelving in the past from different manufacturers and lost an entire afternoon trying to build them. These went together in 20 minutes or so with only a mallet required to be sure the shelves were level and solidly in place.

I took one star away only because the instructions were a little light (relying on graphics rather than words) and it did cause me to redo one step when I mis-guessed on the parts and their order. In no way should that be a reason to avoid buying these. They are rock solid and hold a tremendous amount of stuff in our basement. Recommended purchase.

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One of the best products I have purchased. The rack was very easy to assemble, took about 20 minutes. Fit and function are excellant. The rack is very sturdy, I have about 800 lbs of canned goods on it. I would recommend this rack to anyone.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Badger Basket Company Sleigh Style Changing Table with Hamper/3 Baskets

Badger Basket Company Sleigh Style Changing Table with Hamper/3 Baskets in NaturalI put this item together myself in about an hour with no help and I'm 9 months pregnant. It probably would have gone by faster if i had a little help holding up the sides though. Anyway, i love this changing table. You will probably want to purchase a thicker changing pad but the one that comes with it works too. The drawers slide in and out easily (they're made of cloth type material) and the hamper is very spacious. I hung a diaper depot thingy (i purchased separately) on the side that holds diapers and creams and things, which is very handy. It doesn't take up a huge amount of space either.. .and unlike the previous review i read, there is no smell whatsoever to my changing table. It smelled "new" for about a day or so which wasn't unpleasant at all. And i have a terribly sensitive nose, pregnant or not.

I rate this product 5 stars because it's really cool, inexpensive, extremely useful... and stylish!

There were no problems with the shipping, and no noticeable cosmetic damage to the product.

I ordered this changing table in cherry, and it is VERY dark.

When assembling this item, don't bother using the pegs that are supposed to help position screws/provide extra support. They break very easily and essentially serve no purpose. A couple of pieces weren't labled correctly, specifically the end posts. So, after assembling the changing table, I had to disassemble it because I had accidentally put the end posts on the wrong sides. By that time, I was extremely aggravated and wanted to smash the entire thing because it had taken such a long time to assemble in the first place (due to trying to accomodate the screws AND pegs). The actual table top itself is about 1/8", but it doesn't feel too flimsy because of the support provided by the partitiions that separate the hamper and the drawers. The changing pad itself is very thin, and the safety belt is ... of poor quality. If you had wanted to get a different changing pad, the strap will not accomodate this, as it is too short to do so. It also pulls apart very easily.

Overall, this table seems sturdy enough. I'm 5'8" and it came up to around mid-pelvis. I haven't used it yet, as I'm only 7 months along. The product is around the lower end of quality for what you are paying, not to mention the hassle of assembly...

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I absolutley LOVE this change table! It is beautifully made, and the laundry hamer is awesome to have within the table, its so handy! I have noticed that the drawers i use most often are getting slightly dented in from being pushed back in all the time but no big deal, still looks great! Im so glad i decided to buy this change table!

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I bought this for my second child and love it. The storage baskets are perfect for diapers and wipes, receiving blankets and little socks, hats and shoes. And having the clothes hamper right there is so convenient. It's sturdy and classic looking. The only problem I had was that we were missing a few of the wooden pieces when I went to assemble it but they were really easy to get after going on the website. They shipped them to us for free and were there within a week.

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took 40 mins to put together with a power drill.... very sturdy... love it. didn't notice a bad smell. mattress pad kinda thin.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Rev-A-Shelf 20Qt Pull-Out Waste Bin White

Rev-A-Shelf 20Qt Pull-Out Waste Bin WhiteThankfully transformed a skinny cabinet into useful space for our trash yes, it's a fairly small bin, but we had no space under the sink. Anyway, don't mind having to empty it out often helps so area won't smell bad from trash. The pull out mechanism works great stops at the end, and somehow tilts forward so it's easy to remove bin when it's time to empty. Absolutely no complaints great item at a really good price.

I have had this sized bin under my counter for about 15 years and I still have it today. The mechanism works just fine. My only problem with it is that the white metal support brackets started to show signs of rusting. Before it got to a bad state, I removed it and spray-painted the entire thing and re-installed it. That was about 5 years ago.....and it is still holding up to this day. No problems with it whatsoever !!!

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Spend a few bucks more and save your self from replacing it within six months.

It was good while it lasted but the slides broke with in a few months. I even bought the cabinet door hardware and now my cabinet is lop sided because the tracks are bent out of shape

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The directions were clear enough, but screws were not povided. I would have liked better advice about placeing the screws too.

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We had bought one of these from the Container store, but it was too big. I had to do a lot of searching, I found this one which fits perfectly. Only drawback is that it is a little difficult to empty the can out when full. (It falls over sometimes if I'm not careful).

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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Newport 60" Low Profile TV Stand

Crosley Furniture Newport 60-Inch Low Profile TV Stand, BlackFurniture was packaged very well, but top front of stand still had chips from shipping. The entire thing isn't hardwood. The two main pieces and doors are hardwood, but the other pieces are partical board. Would have liked a little better quality for the price, but overall a good purchase an the stand looks great.

Excellent quality for the money. Instructions have three places where they do not tell you to use certain screws to

put the stand together. I would suggest you read through and look at the pictures and pull out the screws and check

over with the instructions including the pictures before putting this together. Back panels have to go in with the small

holes at the top of the stand. The beveled glass is a wonderful touch. If purchasing to put stereo equipment inside

please measure your equipment, with lines sticking out the back because we could not get ours to fit inside the side

doors on either side of the glass. But we're keeping the piece and very, very happy with the purchase. Cherry color

is right on target and it looks like an expensive piece of furniture. We shopped stores locally and they same item was

in the$600 to $700 range. And this looks and feels better than those.

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I'm 31 & a mother of 4 small children...this tv stand is perfect! Its sturdy & looks beautiful. I put together all by myself, which not my thing. It was kind of frustrating at first b/c the 1st step requires more than 2 hands.

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This TV Stand went together easily. The directions could have been a little more detailed but still made sense. The quality of the packaging was second to none. I never saw a a product that was shipped to me triple boxed with plenty of foam to protect the contents. The TV stand looks great. The doors do fit a little tight, but will see what the winter brings. And just one word of caution, when putting the doors on be sure to get them into the correct holes on the first try. I got one stuck in another hole on the underside of the door frame and took a special dentist type tool to get it back out. Overall a great purchase.

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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Winsome Wood 3-Shelf Wide Shelving Unit, Espresso

Winsome Wood 3-Shelf Wide Shelving Unit, EspressoI was a little leery about ordering this bookcase as the other review said it was wobbly. But it exactly fit in the small area I needed 25 inches, so I ordered it anyway. Also, it was on sale on the Friday specials, so the price was very reasonable. I am so glad I purchased this item as it is fantastic! Very well built, does not wobble at all, the finish on it is beautiful with no flaws a nice espresso dark color. I even bought the two baskets that fit on the bottom shelf, and it makes for a beautiful bookshelf unit. Don't hesitate to purchase it if you are looking for a small bookcase for a small area. You will be very happy with how well built this book case is.

Nice bookshelf, assembly is a bit tedious but can get done. A piece of the wood came off one shelf but I glued it back on. It looks nice in my study and holds a nice amount of books plus has room on top for a few pictures, etc. Nice buy.

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The shelf is well built and very sturdy. However; I was under the impression it came with the baskets when in fact it didn't. I have ordered the baskets a month ago and am still waiting for them. Please make sure you don't get fooled with "false advertisement"

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this is an amazing looking bookcase. it is very sturdy, the wood finish is nice, it is heavy wood, and is put together easily. i highly recommend it.

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Loved the look of this but once it arrived and we assembled it, it's not very sturdy (wobbles). So--nice for the price...but not a solid piece of furniture, and smaller than I expected (exact same item is listed at Target but with larger dimensions).

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Friday, July 12, 2013

Convenience Concepts 6042180 French Country 60-Inch TV Entertainment Center with Shelf and Sliding

Convenience Concepts 6042180 French Country 60-Inch TV Entertainment Center with Shelf and Sliding Doors for Flat Panel TV's up to 50-Inch or 100-Pounds, 2-ToneSurprisingly I am very pleased with the table/TV stand that I purchased. After scouring all furniture stores in my area for a new TV stand, and not finding one that I liked, I decided to go online. Because of the two tone design, this one matched the rest of my furniture perfectly. It is also a perfect syle between modern and traditional which suits my tastes. The free shipping was very quick, around 4 or 5 days from purchase to delivery, and it did not take too long to put table together. This is not a solid wood piece, but absent spending 1,000.00 for a solid wood stand, this is a good bargain for the money and is very attractive.

I was shopping for an inexpensive yet good looking cabinet to house my A/V gear... I looked for quite a while and settled on this. I'm very happy I did...

It arrived quickly in a VERY heavy box. I soon discovered why so heavy! The packing materials are outstanding.. The wooden pieces all arrived in perfect condition. Outstanding shipping box. The only complaint was the Styrofoam material was smashed (protected the wood) and it was coming apart in a million Styrofoam balls. I just kept my shop vac close and kept it cleared...

Building the unit to a while. However I took my time. I used clear silicone on the dowels and fittings (instead of the supplied glue).

It went together well and is very strong... Looks like a piece of very nice furniture.

Can't beat it for the price.

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Assembled it in about 2 hours. Looks nice and our TV fits on top perfectly. Had to substitute my Gorilla glue for the enclosed glue bottle because it had hardened in the bottle (minus half a star). Be careful following the instructions or you can get things backwards or upside down (minus half a star).

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Perfect for my needs. Assembly was very simple, a one person jobhowever, the styrofoam mess was rediculous...it was stuck on EVERYTHING, even the insides of the instruction sheets. I truely spent 3X's as much time cleaning and prepping as it took me to assemble it. That aside, I am very happy with this console. Quality looking piece, doors slide nicely and are easily removed by spring locks on the tops (for arranging components and such). (Side noteif you have toddlers, simply leave the glass doors off for now, it looks nice without them). Its sturdy, in the way that it doesnt wobble and I have no fear of my TV having enough support. However I do recommend being careful when moving/rearranging it....it definently bends to the stress. The 60" length leaves PLENTY of room for all our components and video game systems (I have 7 plus a 18" basket for controller storage) and the glass does not interfere with the RF remote signals getting through. And I was so happy that the color of the wood was as shown-Cherry. It goes perfectly with my coffee table. Very glad I purchased this.

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I bought this unit to to sit under my flat screen that is hanging on the wall. It has nice space to hold all my electronics, is well made, and looks great. I was worried it might look cheep or be flimsy. It is neither one of those. It looks great with a solid wood top and is very well constructed. The doors are on steel wheels and track that guide smoothly. Unit went together easily. Very nice unit for the quality and price.

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