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Coughing and sneezing and hacking and wheezing. It’s awful. And this season has been a real doozy for people getting sick. It’s outrageous how vicious and determined this cold and flu bug must be. Influenza and the common cold. Vicious, evil, deadly killers. Or at least killers of time. If we could estimate the time used up by America’s workforce being sick, you’d be blown away. Well over 16,000,000,000 hours, which translates to 126 billion dollars in sick time spread over a 12 month period. Can you imagine? It’s enough to make you sick! And it’s not just the days spent out that are killing the country, it’s time spent in the office or out shopping, with the coughing and sneezing and hacking and wheezing. It spreads the deadly influenza and common cold like a plague, which it is. And I can tell you, no one likes listening to someone cough, sneeze, hack, or wheeze. I sure don’t like listening to it. It’s disgusting. And that’s why a medicine shelf is a must for these people. A shelf on which to stack all those medications, elixirs, and nonsense that the pharmaceutical companies have assured sick people will “cure” them. Shelves exactly like the Easy To Assemble Recessed Medicine Cabinet from our friends at Stacks and Stacks.

It keeps everything the sick need to get well, right there on a shelf, where they need it. With these wonderful Recessed Medicine Cabinets there is no need to hire an installer. You can mount them yourself with ease. Simply find the studs in your wall, cut a hole into the dry wall using a drywall knife, apply the adhesive that comes with each cabinet, and slide the adhesive ready cabinet carefully into the hole. Ahh…simplicity at it’s best! And because each cabinet is made from high quality wood (Oak and Maple) you can rest assured knowing that your custom medicine cabinet will last. The cabinets are available in a host of colors, and each cabinet comes with one tube of adhesive. But I don’t need this shelf, as I don’t subscribe to this phantom floating cold and flu virus theory. I believe strongly that these “sick” people are just suffering from excessive internal psychological pain and upset. I firmly believe that all of this illness is psychosomatic. MENTAL and EMOTIONAL STRESS are the true cause. How else to explain why EVERYONE doesn’t get sick from these lethal cold and flu virus seasons, even in close quarters with the “sick”. Because they don’t. No shelf enthusiasts, I’m here to tell you — the “sick” are only sick in the head. Some doctors will tell you the truth, that when a weakened immune system is susceptible to normal, average, everyday viruses — that immune system was weakened by emotional stress and mental upset. Doctors like John Sarno, MD, who will tell you, right to your face, that your “sickness” is all psychological, metal, emotional. So get over it, America. In today’s turbulent economic climate, there is no time for either a workforce out sick, or emotional cry-babies. Because they are the same thing. And they’re wasting everyone’s time. So get Dr. Sarno’s book, and put it right on your bookshelf. Forget that medicine shelf. Even one as cool as the Easy To Assemble Recessed Medicine Cabinet. And so on.

The Easy To Assemble Recessed Medicine Cabinet.  Highly Recommended.

I read an article today that chilled me to the bone. It froze me with fear. It covered me with a frost of dread. It turns out all of man’s innovations like chimney smoke, factories and gasoline are ruining the environment. All of these innovations are melting the polar ice caps. The actual ice that makes up the north and south poles. These ice shelves will then raise the ocean level, killing us all. After the water rises, and dry land becomes the most precious commodity on the planet, bands of thieving, dangerous nomads will sail the globe, attacking the survivors. It will be a living hell, an unbearable living nightmare, a nightmare in which the living envy the dead. We as humans will have effectively ruined the very place we were born, destroying our place in the universe forever. The good news is that until then we can still order shelves for the home, shelves not unlike these terrific deluxe 4-level floating wall shelf from Stacks And Stacks.

Forget all that doom and gloom — go ahead and make a bold statement! This amazing shelving unit is constructed of sturdy northern hardwoods, the very hardwoods that will disappear when seas rise. This display shelf offers simplistic design while providing a space-saving solution for collectible and photo display. It’s basically a nic nac shelf is that is attractive and functional at the same time, giving you the best of both worlds! Spaces in between the shelves are of differing sizes so you can display anything from small figurines to hardcover books in the same convenient area. And as long as you still have a home with walls, it can safely hold a total of 25 lbs. Best of all, you can order the unit in either Unfinished wood or these killer finishes: Natural, Walnut, White, Dark Cherry, Black, Chocolate, Honey and Mahogany! And until the end of days, it’ll make a great addition to your home or office! And so on.

The Wall Shelf Deluxe Four Level. Recommended.

(NOTE TO READERS: The Author has never been to jail, does not condone going to jail, and hopes the majority of his readers are not currently serving time in the prison system.)

If there is anything worse than going to jail, anything at all, it’s probably going to jail and being placed inside a cell that has no shelves. Shelves on which to put your belongings. Assuming you have no contraband, most non-3rd-world prisons should allow you a few amenities such as books, cardboard jigsaw puzzles, and personal care items. Imagine for a moment, a dark moment, that the warden has provided no shelf for theses items. What then? Imagine still, you have a roommate in your cell. And they have items. Can you imagine the nightmare, if no shelving units are provided? All those items, no shelves, no luck. Obviously you should never have committed a crime in the first place, or at the very least paid for a better defense attorney, but now that you’re in a jail cell, trapped with no shelves, what is there to do? How can you get by? Shelves Blog reader Martin Burney has written to me many times about this very issue. (Martin was shot three times in the chest, recovered, and is now serving a life sentence in Massachusetts for attempted murder. That’s not a pretty story — but in the plus column, Martin is as obsessed with shelves as I am. Sometimes you have to look past the bad to see the good.) Well, Martin — and other unfortunates in adult correctional facilities the world over — I have the solution. Have a look at this fine Metal Wall Shelf from Stacks And Stacks.

It’s a triumph of design and simplicity, and your warden shouldn’t have problems with it: all-metal construction means that the shelf can’t shaved down into a shank, or used to tunnel out though a wall to undeserved freedom. And durable? You better believe it. This beast can hold up to 150 pounds, which is probably WELL OVER the amount of aforementioned personal items that you’ll be allowed, anyway. It’s convenient, easy to mount, and affordable. (Martin tells me he makes money from doing the laundry and working in the library, but it’s not much — and most of the prison economy consists of cigarettes and favors, anyway. I don’t think Stacks accepts cigarettes as a form of payment. Sorry, Martin. You’ll have to put on some extra hours cleaning jumpsuits.) For readers who aren’t in prison, I would also suggest this shelf — but maybe for the garage, or a home consisting of EXTREMELY modern and minimalist decor. Tough, classy, and easy to clean, the Metal Wall Shelf is what it says and does what it is. And so on.

The Metal Wall Shelf. Recommended,

Now that we’re in our seventh year here at Shelves Blog Dot Com, I thought it would be a good time to reveal some top secret, insider-only trade secrets. It’s a bit like a magician spoiling the secrets of his fellow magicians, but hey, everyone knows that magic is fake and phony; that 99 percent of what they say is falsehood; that it’s all smoke and mirrors just to get that ticket money right out of your hand. With shelves it’s a little different: top organizers in the field know the secrets developed ages ago by the MASTER ORGANIZERS. These secrets were concealed by the elite, passed down through the generations via dark cabals, known only to those indoctrinated in the ways of professional organizing. These secrets have never been made available to the public for one reason, and one reason only: subjugation. So prepare to rise up, fellow readers, against the tyranny of the Martha Stewarts of the world. This information will set you free:

START AT THE TOP. Often faux-professionals will begin their shelf cleaning in any manner they see fit, wasting valuable time and energy. This is wrong. Start from the top, work your way down. If you are dusting, use clockwise circular motions, and keep a fresh Swiffer nearby.

SHELVES DO NOT NEED TO BE DUSTED EVERY DAY. Wednesdays and Sundays are fine.

TO REMOVE A SHELF LINER WITH MINIMAL FUSS. Use WD-40.

CONTROL A SHELF, AS YOU WOULD TRAIN AN ANIMAL. Do not give it an inch. Items that are used everyday usually end up staying on shelves, and clutter them from one end to the other. Don’t allow this.

EXCESSIVE SHELVES SOMETIMES CREATE A DANGEROUS VORTEX. What about having ONE shelf above a sink to keep a shaver and accessories on? These types of shelves are handy, easy to reach, off of the countertop and can double as décor if done correctly. Too many shelves in one place at one time will promote clutter, laziness, and disharmony. Junk flocks to excess shelves like the Bermuda Triangle.

DO NOT THINK OUT OF THE BOX. THERE IS NO BOX. Soon you will see, it is not you holding the duster, staring at the shelf; it is only yourself. The shelf is a reflection. Take the “h” out of “shelf”. See what it is you find then.

HAVE FUN. People always forget to let sunshine into their lives… SMILE. When you finish the cleaning, there is always the promise of more cleaning to come.

I’m going to add one more bonus secret for you, while we’re on the subject of seven. The Sona Seven Shelf Shelving Unit from Stacks and Stacks:

This is a beautiful, dynamic piece, perfect for any room. Could it be a bathroom shelf? Of course, it’s perfect for towels and bathroom accessories! Use it in the living room for books? Sure can! It would even be an attractive alternative to a bakers rack in your kitchen. Each shelf easily holds up to twenty pounds, and the attractive contemporary design adds a modern twist to any decor. Constructed of metal and plastic resin, The Sona Four Seven Unit is sure to please!

That really makes EIGHT SECRETS, not seven. Oh well, it’s okay, because EIGHT is GREAT! And so on.

The Sona Seven Shelf Shelving Unit. Highly Recommended.

Now that my board games are secured, I was taking a good long look at my garage on a whole. I live my life at an exceptionally high level of organization and cleanliness, but, to be fair, this garage is a disgusting mess. A disaster. Way too many boxes (albeit color-coded and stacked according to contents), power tools and automotive canisters organized by weight, National Geographic Magazines, and an array of paint cans containing the entire spectrum of Dutch Boy colors (just in case I need them). With all of that going on, I’m going to need some powerful shelving to beat back the clutter. And I found a winner over at StacksAndStacks.com.

In the past I’ve covered the best in shelving categories for the home, from the Garage to the Closet, the Bookcase to the Kitchen, the Laundry Room to the Wall. But what I’ve found here is Industrial. The Industrial Duty 5 Shelf Storage Unit. It’s a powerhouse, a sturdy dynamo, and it’s ready-made to meet the needs my overstocked garage demands. For me, the garage; for you, perhaps the office or home, because the Industrial Duty 5 Shelf Storage Unit will do it’s duty anyplace you need it to serve. Like all good modern shelving units, this tough customer features sturdy steel posts and beams with smooth, rust-resistant baked-on enamel finish. And they the treat particle board shelves. They do. And you’ll want that in a shelving system. Untreated shelves are the bane of shelving professionals, and critics like me: they should be outlawed. It holds up to 2400 lbs, and it assembles easily with rubber mallet in 30 minutes. (Ever wonder how many things you could DIS-assemble with a rubber mallet, in half that time? Me neither.) And that’s all it took to get my garage back to manageable. The Industrial Duty 5 Shelf Storage Unit. Highly Recommended.

(I also found this terrific Free Standing 4-Bike Rack, but that’s another story.)

This Kensington Hook Shelf from the folks over at STACKS AND STACKS is a terrific way to not only add a bit of classic architectural design to your wall, but add must-have functionality: coat hooks. Four hooks to be exact, which turned out to be exactly what I needed. Does your home feature shelves with hooks for jackets, scarves, etc? Mine didn’t, and that became a problem. In fact, I wouldn’t have stumbled onto this terrific Hook Shelf if not for the past week’s Holiday Guests. Namely my sister and her family.

I live alone here in my large Billings, Montana home. I rarely have guests, and when I do, they usually aren’t staying over long enough to require the use of a coat rack. I never considered that the lone hook in my mud room (immediately adjacent to the kitchen nook) wouldn’t be sufficient for any future coat hanging needs. I was wrong. Enter my sister Jennifer, her husband Marty, and their two children, Marlene and Marty Jr. I realized very quickly that with this harsh winter, the amount of coat rack space I had available was woefully insufficient. With every soaking wet day-glo HyVent ClimateBlock Triclimate Nylon layer that was peeled from these rambunctious children, I knew I was in for it. As were my kitchen chairs, barstools, and any other surface that could bear the burden of a hanging coat. So be it.

Thankfully I spotted the Kensington Hook Shelf at STACKS. With it’s easy-to-install, invisible mounting system, I was back in business in no time. The added bonus of elegant crown molding, a well-placed front lip that keeps my top shelf items safe, and decor-accommodating white finish were just that: bonuses. This is great shelf, and for me, one that saved the holidays. Or at least lowered my level of stress significantly. And that? Another bonus. Thanks, Kensington Hook Shelf. Recommended.

Not to beat a frozen horse, but it’s COLD out there. There’s no denying it. You can’t. As we speak, the Parker House is covered in a heavy blanket of fresh powder, while news radio is telling me that both Seattle Washington (State) and Las Vegas Nevada are covered in snow. Amazing, and chilly. The freezing weather certainly gets me thinking about warmer climes; the tropics. Over my hot mug of tea, I’m staring out the window, gazing at the drifting particles of ice, the bleak white canvas of a frigid Montana winter, and I’m thinking about RATTAN.

With a nice, bold RATTAN SHELF, your home immediately takes on a warm, earthy feel. A pleasant, south of the border, jungle vibration. A RATTAN SHELF simply takes you away to a cozy, balmy, cold-front free tropical paradise, a paradise where there is no need to consider Winter Worries like frostbite dehydration, hypothermia, or trench foot.

Our friends at STACKS AND STACKS are on to a good thing this winter. Besides their vast selection of RATTAN ITEMS, they feature this terrific RATTAN SHELF: the perfect shelf to get your mind out of the outdoor cold, and back to pleasant, functional, indoor home decor. Take a look. The SHELF easily falls under the category of “Great Wall Shelf”, with the bold look of RATTAN to boot. It’s sturdy, roomy, comes fully assembled, and features a nice bonus: a rod for a fingertip towel or a wash cloth. Functional? You bet. But those are all just side benefits. The real treat is for your eyes. RATTAN. While it may be icy outside, you can show winter who’s boss with this great SHELF. Recommended.