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

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Foremost 327309 Modular Shelf Cube Storage System, Espresso

Foremost 327309 Modular Shelf Cube Storage System, EspressoI wanted cubbies for my kids winter hats and gloves. These work really nice. The durability is consistent with any other laminate type of wood. Not great quality but works really good for what I use it for. I have had mine for over a year with no chipping or scratching!

Very sturdy,easy to put together,very nice color. Works great in kids room for TV stand for dresser top and place to store game systems.

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Flexible to use; many possible configurations. Materials are very cheap and the veneer rubs off very easily. If you put in a screw a second time you need a larger one because the original will not hold.

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Came broken had to return. When I receive second one still cracks.

Cost me more to take cube back to ups store. Do not buy this product. Awful.

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This cube serves my needs for storing music books that I use on a daily basis. iI sits atop a similar cube that does not have a shelf.

Appearance is OK. This is a plain looking functional piece. it is sturdy enough for light storage. I would not use it for loads of books, but then perhaps I did not assemble it very well.

I had some difficulty putting this cube together by my self and the back panel still lets a slit of light come through. This may be because I have not assembled the cube correctly. Another set of hands and brain might have helped.

In any case, I am satisfied with the purchase. It is a budget solution that does not look cheap.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Honey-Can-Do SHF-01867 Adjustable Shelf with Under Cabinet Organizer, Chrome

Honey-Can-Do SHF-01867 Adjustable Shelf with Under Cabinet Organizer, ChromeI am using this under my bathroom vanity in my master bedroom and what was a mess of clutter thrown under the cabinet is now perfectly orgainized and gives me so much more room that I was able to stack plenty of toilet paper and paper towels under the cabine with still room left.

Great rack.

Got this for under the sink in the kitchen to organize a bunch of junk. It's so much easier to find things now. Very pleased.

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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Winsome Halifax Cabinet for Closet/Office, 7 Drawers

Winsome Halifax Cabinet for Closet/Office, 7 Drawers, Antique WalnutThis ended up looking good, but:

-Instructions without words are the great equalizer: difficult to use no matter what language you speak; these were also marred by out-of-scale drawings, and not enough detail, as is the case with the drawer glides, which have many holes that can be used, and no clear picture of which ones should be used.

-it's a pain dealing with the foam bits all over everything (including myself, my house); can't flat-packers come up with some way of helping with this?

-some edges of some things were slightly damaged, and as mine was black, this really was obvious (will Sharpie them)

-the drawer bottoms are cardboard/fiber board, and were held together by many strips of masking tape, each of which pulled off some of the white coating of the board itself, so I had to pick the best side to face up in the drawer.

-the cams of the cam lock system didn't always work, because the bolt part didn't go in straight; was finally able to get these to work

-in many cases, the particle board pieces did not fully hang on to the screws used (as with the glides on the bottom of the drawer; would recommend using a manual screwdriver for the smaller bits (and I was using an electric screwdriver with the torque setting set down low)

On the plus side:

-metal drawer glides: work well, and should last much longer than plastic ones found in less expensive furniture

-nice design: the cutout drawer handles are a great idea, and work well

-solid and stable when assembled (I did not use the included casters)

I read the previous review so I was not disappointed. I have to be gentle with the drawers so that they do not fall apart with too much use (the face coming off) I was very careful not to over-turn but the bolt does still rotate over time and the drawer will come apart (hence I keep a screw driver in the top drawer) Also, putting on the back last didn't really work for me. I had to take it apart and put the back on before screwing on the top. It really helps to have two people for that task.

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It was not what I expected. Looks large in the picture but is much smaller. It is okay. Easy to assemble.

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This cabinet is well made and easy to put together. There are no written instructions, just pictures. Sturdy, well made. Looks more than you paid for. Bought this one for my printer and used the draws for organizing my paperwork. Buying another one for my sewing supplies.

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It looks quite nice and the drawers operate very smoothly. It is however, made of very cheap construction materials. The instructions warn not to overtighten, but that's a relative term. The particle board used for the drawer is so cheap and soft that even when I barely exerted any force on the locking nut, it still broke the board. I stripped several screws even when I was applying gentle torque and in once case a locking nut broke so I had to glue the drawer face in place. The material crumbles if you apply more that a very light torque to any screw or locking nut so be very gentle when assembling. It was exactly what I was lookig for functionally, but for the price, I would have expected better quality.

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Monday, March 24, 2014

HON Overfile Storage Cabinet for Lateral File

HON 9318P 36-Inch by 18-Inch Overfile Storage Cabinet for Lateral File, BlackOverfile storage arrived as promised with packaging intact.

As I unpacked it, I noticed some signs of wear on the doors as if they were rubbing when sliding in the tracks. In my home office for personal filing, it was not a deal breaker. I should ask for some touch up paint.

As for the installation, it was simple enough. I managed to heft it onto my 4-drawer lateral without dropping, scraping, or self-injury (after removing all that was installed to allow the mounting holes to be drilled into the file and screws driven). The cordless drill was handy for this. My pregnant wife watched in the wings to give aid or call 911.

The unit itself clearly showed abrasions from the doors rubbing together. When reassembling the shelves, dividers and doors, I thought something was missing or wrong. Much to my disappointment, the design is just the doors sliding in plastic tracks which are not actually attached or snapped or clipped to the cabinet. No bearings, no wheels, no glide feet, no screws or tape. I was, again, disappointed considering the cost and HON's reputation.

The doors still scrape together when you open or close them. They fit my needs and I did a lot of research. I do NOT want to ever have to replace these so I paid the price for what should last.

I do recommend this cabinet.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Winsome Terrace 5-Piece Storage Shelf/Bookcase, 26 by 11.8 by 30-Inch

Winsome Terrace 5-Piece Storage Shelf/Bookcase, 26 by 11.8 by 30-InchWhen I saw this piece, it was what I imagined I wanted for my bathroom. It arrived quickly, and when it was assembled the construction was great. I was a skeptical of the collapsible baskets, but they are sturdy and look great. Also, they are a great match to the floating shelves I bought from Bed Bath & Beyond. Very happy with this purchase.

Very pretty and matches our bathroom cabinets perfectly. We needed an extra bit of storage and this is the perfect solution. Easy to assemble (my kids put it together.)

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

5 Shelf Corner Ladder Bookcase - Espresso Finish

5-Shelf Corner Bookcase, EspressoThis shelf was easy to assemble, although the pieces did not line up perfectly. There are a few little gaps here and there, but nothing visible when the shelf is assembled and knick knacks are on it. It's a dark cherry/espresso color a bit different from the hemnes furniture I have in the living room, but still goes with it nicely.

If you are looking for cheap furniture that still looks good, this is perfect.

This piece looks great in the corner. The color was exactly how it said it would be. Assembly was fairly easy. However, the holes didn't exactly line up. They were just a tad off, so I think that because of this, in the middle where the two assembled pieces connect, there is a slight gap on the one side. Of course, this isn't visible when you put something on the shelf in front of it, so that's why I am not too bothered by it. But just a heads up. Other than that, it is exactly what I wanted, even a little bigger than I expected.

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ARRIVED FAST AND EASY TO ASSEMBLE. IT FITS CORNER PERFECT. iTS NOT A HUGE FURNITURE PIECE SO CAN EASILY BE MOVED.

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This was the only shelf i could find for the small corner i needed to fit it in. The shelf was delivered very fast(recieved within 2 days of ordering). The only issue was that some of the wood was slightly banged up and/or chipped in a few spots. Didn;t bother me but im not picky either and plants are the only thing sitting on it. If you are looking for a steardy shelf and don;t mind a few dings, this is it.

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What can I say? This shelf was easy to put together, looks great and is very sturdy. There's not much to it!

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Black Contact Paper, 18" x 75'

Black Contact Paper, 18' x 75'I wanted to chalkboard a section of one the walls in my son's bedroom but didn't want to deal with the fumes caused by blackboard paint, so I decided to use the Kittrich Chalkboard Contact Paper, 18" x 6' on Masonite boards as suggested by a reviewer for that product. However, I ran out of the chalkboard paper and realized I would need a lot more than 6' of paper, and this 75' roll was the solution. Since this product doesn't explicitly say "chalkboard paper" I wasn't sure how well it would take chalk, but for the price it was worth trying. I am happy to report that it works great as chalkboard paper as well. I also used some transportation wall decals for decorating the room and cut out some "roads" for the vehicles using this paper (I simply used yellow chalk on the paper to draw the dividers for the roads). I have also pasted some paper on one of my kitchen shelves to convert it into a chalkboard to write down todo and grocery lists. And I still have a TON of sheet left. Am sure it will come in handy for something in the future.

UPDATE Oct 2012:

We have been aggressively using the paper that I pasted on my fridge since my son loves drawing with chalk. So far (after 1yr of use), it has held up very well. No tears or rips and no fading. I occasionally wipe it with a wet paper towel and it's then as good as new! Very happy with this purchase. I have also used the paper to cover some old tins that I use as holders for pencils, crayons etc. Looks very cute.

I purchased this item to make vinyl wall art and to darken the windows in my home theater room. It worked great for both projects and ther is a ton of it left. It was much more affordable than buying window tint and premade vinyl lettering and it also allows you to be creative. It is very easy to remove and does not damage the underlying surface so you can change your wall art as often as you wish. Also as I have mentioned, you get a 75 foot roll of this stuff so there is plenty of it to mess around with.

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I have always liked the simplicity of using contact paper to "clean up" otherwise old or messy looking spaces. I am not saying that I would use contact paper to cover furniture in the home if you are wanting a classy or "rich" look! But, as a school teacher teaching in a very old building with very old tables that are dull and mismatched and have little finish left on them to clean them properly...a little contact paper really can pull together the "look" and it is very easy to clean! I have used contact paper to cover gross looking tiles on classroom walls, to dress up my old chipped desk, dented file cabinet and even to cover containers such as margarine tubs or juice cans there is such a variety of colors and patterns out there that you can coordinate both to come up with a solution to a drab decor! It sticks smoothly and evenly, takes a short time to complete the job, wears well over time (as long as you are careful not to purposely abuse the area or put it on something that will obviously get mistreated!)

Children appreciate a classroom that is fresh and interesting and "fun" to work in....contact paper has always come through for me in these 16 years of teaching and one more thing....you can change it out inexpensively as you wish.

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I am pleased to have found this black contact paper in the huge quantity! My creative imagination can soar -enough material for almost any project! I covered a small formica-surfaced vanity counter with pleasing results. On the minus side -it is thin. Every little speck, even a hair, will make a raised imperfection on the finished surface. (I deciced to go with it, and let the "imperfections" become part of the design -even added some; in drawers and on shelves, it won't matter as much.) Also, especially at the beginning of the roll, there were lines that didn't seem to disappear with application, and I discarded several inches.

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Having recently moved into an apartment with plaster walls I wanted a way to add some decorations without paint or nails. All of the pre-made wall decals seemed ridiculously expensive so instead I bought this roll which will be used for countless images. At first I wasn't sure if it would adhere to the rough surface of the wall but it was no problem at all and it looks great!

So far they come off the wall with no residue at all, but it is possible that time could change that, I have no way to predict.

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Homz Laundry/Seymour Wht Wire Spice Rack 23010201.36 Organizers Storage Kitchen

Homz Laundry/Seymour Wht Wire Spice Rack 23010201.36 Organizers Storage KitchenI chose this rating because, although the price was fair, I was disappointed that the screws and anchors were so small. In my case, they barely went through the drywall. My daughter was helping me put spices on it. She sneezed, and in so doing, jerked her hand a little and one side ripped away from the wall! We had to search around for a screw that would fit the already in place anchor. Good thing my husband has a lot of leftover odds and ends. As far as holding spices, the depth of the rack is good for larger items vanilla extract, larger spices, canisters of pepper... I just wouldn't put all new ones on at the same time!

With spice cabinet space prime realastate, this product nearly doubled my storage space and gives ample room for more exotic spices.

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I bought this to store spices on the inside door of a kitchen cabinet. It was easy to install (because my cabinet doors are so thin, we came up with a plan to get them on using a washer and a screw...long story but it worked).

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My new open space kitchen does not have space for spices near the cooking zone. I stacked these small wire racks one above the other on each side of the pantry right and left as the door is opened.

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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Vertical Wood Storage Cabinet w Three Shelves, Six Baskets

Vertical Wood Storage Cabinet w Three Shelves, Six BasketsI love this shelf. The black fabric boxes came to me first one day, the shelf came the next day but it scared me. I love that the shelf looks like real wood. My mother actually wants to steal it from me.

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