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My fondest memories in life are of the circus! Oh, the wondrous time I spent crashing through the mud-pooled, rain-soaked fairgrounds, wandering aimlessly in and out of the giant candy-colored tent, watching the thrilling three-ring spectacle inside as well as the fun and enlightening activity outside. With clowns and all the nice program salespersons. Shelves are very nice, and shelves hold a very special place in my heart, but my goodness, is there anything more interesting or special than the circus? No, I think not. And it can’t just be that young children are interested in the circus – why else would adults work there? I think adults love the circus, too. I do, and I’m an adult. Here’s a secret, a secret you long-time readers may not believe, but is 100 percent true, and real: when I was younger, I actually thought about joining the circus! I was seriously thinking about leaving behind my love of shelves and organization, and becoming a circus clown! Or maybe an acrobat! Or maybe the Ringleader! Well, of course I didn’t, I decided to spend my time here on earth writing about shelves. Shelves Blog. Did I make the right choice? I don’t know.  Who knows? Often times people who know of my ancient aspiration wonder why I chose shelves and organization and blog over the circus. Well, it probably had a lot to do with the fact that a circus bear ate my parents. But I’ll never get over the wonderful childlike wonder that fills my senses when I come across neat shelves that remind me of the circus, not unlike this amazing Kids Bookcase – Circus Theme – MDF from the website Stacks and Stacks.

If your child is captivated by the circus like I am and was and still am, you’ll simply love the amazing Kids Bookcase – Circus Theme! If they love the clowns, and animals, and all the fun that the circus entails, there’s no better choice to make than to make the choice to purchase this amazing bookcase. You’ll be giving your little ringmaster a piece of furniture they will truly love when you purchase them this bookcase! This bookcase is pitch perfect for storing and organizing your child’s favorite chapter-books, picture-books, puzzle-books, maybe games, certainly CDs and so, so more! In these dark day, the bookcase’s brightly colored case gives your child a fun way to organize their things! MDF construction means it’s as tough as a lifetime carnie, and durable to the last. The best way to show your child the Greatest Show On Earth may in fact just be to purchase this wonderful Kids Bookcase – Circus Theme – MDF. It’s tops! And so on.

The Kids Bookcase - Circus Theme - MDF.  Completely Recommended.

Many things in this world are adjustable. Actually, almost anything is adjustable, if you try hard enough (just don’t count on it staying in the same shape it was in previously, West Virginians). Adjustable is freedom; adjustable is flexibility. Adjustable is customizability. Adjustable is neat. But sometimes you can get carried away with adjustability. Take the human body. Adjustable? Sure, sometimes. If by adjustable you mean changing hair color, face lift, heart transplant, and such. But in the days of violent, godless antiquity, some folks decided to adjust human bodies, on racks. These adjustments were often painful, and often permanent. Oftentimes, if you didn’t give up the demonic, satanic spirit within your body, the adjustments would cancel out your ticket to earth. You would then have to adjust to the afterlife. Many times in life you must adjust to horrible, maddening situations. There’s no way around it: you have to eat what you’ve been served, no matter how hellish and mind-numbing. Life is cruel; life is a waking nightmare. Even when you’re in an inescapable situation, you can adjust. Subtle, minute adjustments — just to keep yourself sane. To keep yourself from doing something that would cause others to think you may be possessed by a demonic, satanic spirit. It’s all about adjustments. Other fine words in our collective vernacular bullseye the concept of adjustable. One of these words is “expand”. Now imagine if you could take the concept of expansion, and add it to a shelf? Then that shelf would become adjustable.

With this triumphant Spice Rack Expand-A-Shelf from Stacks And Stacks, you have the power to adjust the Spice Rack, without tying it to a medieval torture device and stretching. The Expand-A-Shelf is much easier than that. It allows you to find spices fast! The multi-tiered design of the awesome Expand-A-Shelf makes it easy to see and access spices, condiments, toiletries and other supplies that tend to get hidden behind larger items stored on shelves. If that doesn’t define awesome, then you may as well strike the adjustable definition as well, for as long as the Expand-A-Shelf can expand, it is not only adjustable, but awesome. It’s also useful for showcasing collectibles in display cabinets, if that’s what you’ve chosen to do with your life. This sturdy white plastic stair step system expands (smaller section slides out of larger section) to fit most shelving (cheers!), and helps keep your cabinets and cupboards organized. Best of all? It’s available in 2 and 3 tier versions. That’s adjustable, very adjustable.

The Spice Rack - Expand-A-Shelf. 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.

The sheer frustration connected with the inability to find a perfect shelf is a maddening experience — not unlike a powerful vice that crushes the human spirit, crippling in its effect on the psyche, horrendous in the totality of its absolute hellishness. When you need the right shelf, the wrong shelf will not do, no matter how hard you try to force it. You need the right shelf. You need perfection. And that’s why you’ve come to Shelves Blog Dot Com: perfection. I’m happy to help, because perfection is my business. And my business is good. If I could pass on one bit advice to my readers domestic and international, it would be this. Never be discouraged. Never give up. You may think all is lost; that your quest is over; that doom itself has come to your house, moved in, and wrecked the bathroom. NOT SO, fellow Organizers. I can’t stress this enough: NEVER GIVE UP. EVER. It’s not how hard you can hit, it’s how hard you can get hit AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD. Forward to the correct shelf. Which, in all probability looks VERY similar to this Venezia Deluxe Shelf from Stacks And Stacks.

With its traditional design and beveled edges, this Venezia shelf kit is a perfect compliment to any decor. Its extra thick shelf (1 1/8″) and flush mounting brackets make it ideal for use in your home or office. This splendid Kit includes one shelf and two brackets along with all the necessary hardware, is crafted of solid wood, and boasts a grooved design is ideal for displaying collectibles. It has all of these things, yes — and most importantly, it brings with it the promise of HOPE. Hope for the perfect shelf, hope for the future of children, hope for tomorrow. And so on.

The Venezia Deluxe Shelf. Recommended.

You MUST utilize every inch of available space in your home or apartment with shelf space. You MUST. And this goes double for corners. Corners on a whole, make up more than 25 percent of your wall space. Now, when you take the 50 percent of wall space used by the typical household, divided by the 100 percent of wall space you SHOULD BE using in a household, and multiply that by a factor of 4 (the amount of corners in a given room), you can clearly see that it is mathematically impossible to ignore corner shelving any longer. Barbara Tobiasz agrees, in her article entitled “The Real Angle on Wall Corner Shelf”. The great news is that with all the extra corner shelf space, you’ll be able to organize, display, and really keep that house in tip-top shape. Now, when it comes to that corner shelf, there’s no real reason to go on a long quest for one, because I’ve found the perfect fit. It fits in your corner. And it’s called the Corner Clip Shelf from Stacks And Stacks.

The spectacularly clean, simple design of this tempered glass corner shelf will add pizazz to most any decor. Available in 10″ x 10″ or 12″ x 12″, each kit comes with one 3/8″ thick glass shelf which has a polished edge, and one corner bracket. Each shelf installs with only one screw and holds up to 50 lbs. Adhesive backed foam keeps the glass in place! Baby, that’s a great corner shelf, it is. There is no better way that I know to shelve the items in your corner than with a powerful corner shelf, and this shelf is nothing if not powerful. Power with responsibility. And the discipline of organization. And so on.

The Corner Clip 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.

If you’re like me, you have a heavy-duty kitchen, ready for all recipes, dishes and situations, with plenty of room for prep and lots of pots and pans. It’s a busy environment with plenty of need for some tough, REALLY tough shelves. Well, I’ll give you some sage advice: invest in the toughest shelves you can afford. The tougher the better. Because your kitchen is going to become a whirlwind tornado of activity and bowls and splattering of food and cans and boxes of raw material (if you cook at home). And equipment, lord knows you’re going to need shelves for your kitchen equipment. Well, that equipment is heavy, so you’re going to need the best, and the toughest. How about a wire shelving unit that can handle 4000 pounds? That’s right, 4000. Four THOUSAND.

This Heavy Gauge Shelving Kit - 4000 lb. Capacity is a triumph. I found it over at StacksAndStacks.com while looking for new and innovated shelves. Mission accomplished. It holds 800 lbs (evenly distributed) per shelf! This Shelf Unit is tougher than anything I’ve found in a Garage Shelf, or a Closet Shelf, or a Wall Shelf, or even a Bookshelf. It’s one tough customer. But wait, now that I think about it, it COULD work for them as well! The metal shelves would be great for the garage for tools and paint cans, pitch-perfect in the pantry, and lovely in the living room for your tv and dvds! Each kit comes with five 18″D wire shelves, which are fully height adjustable, and four 72″ poles. 4000 pounds. Man alive, that’s a tough shelving system.

The Heavy Gauge Shelving Kit - 4000 lb. Capacity. Highest Possible Recommendation.

I’m starving. Probably because I’m exhausted from organizing the garage, but it could be because I haven’t eaten all day. I’m the kind of man who will not stop what he’s doing and take a break: I’m in it to win it. If I’m going to clean the garage, it’s going to get clean — without stops, breaks, or food. But now that the mission is complete, it’s time to eat. In the kitchen, I prepped my meal, my favorite noon lunch. It’s a sandwich I invented called the “Ireland”. It consists of two pieces of delicious white bread; crisp, fresh iceberg lettuce; and carefully sliced tomato. Finally, I take Ketchup and draw a “K” over the lettuce, and with Mustard, I draw an “I” over the tomato. I really love this sandwich.

And as I was eating, I started thinking about the Shelves Blog. About Garage Shelves. Closet Shelves. Laundry Shelves. Wall Shelves. And Bookcases that are full of Shelves. I had one of those moments. Those crazy, deja vu kind of moments when I realize: I AM SURROUNDED BY SHELVES. They’re everywhere. In fact, here, right in front of me, sits a real doozy:

Take a look at the INTERMETRO Chrome and Stainless Folding Work Table, and you’ll see some really terrific, professional restaurant-type shelf power. It’s a cart, it features a 304 Stainless Steel tabletop workspace, and it has a shelf. It’s pretty bunch the perfect kitchen island — an island that can move; an island with heavy duty casters. I of course use it here in the kitchen, but you could certainly use it in shipping and warehousing areas, church or school fairs, hotel laundry operations — ENDLESS possibilities. And there it is, right towards the bottom. A ventilated chrome storage shelf with chrome posts. Beautiful. A simply beautiful shelf. The INTERMETRO Chrome and Stainless Folding Work Table. Almost as good as my “Ireland” sandwich, but not quite.

Recommended.

Who among us doesn’t wish they had a personal butler in these tough, uncertain economic times? Well, the very wealthy don’t need butlers, because they have them, but we sure don’t.

Somethings in life just never change, no matter how vast and surprising the innovations science may bring us. Chief among these universal day-to-day truths is DOING LAUNDRY. We all must do it, and those who choose not to will be ostracized and excluded from society as a whole. Human butlers do laundry, but now we have a non-human butler to help with the chores, for drastically less money. We’re talking Laundry Shelves, friends, and we’re talking PORTABLE Rolling Laundry Shelves.

Everyone knows I love shelves, all kids of shelves, be it garage shelves, closet shelves, kitchen shelves, wall shelves, and even bookshelves. But laundry shelves I single out for special praise, as they help out and make the most pedestrian chore that much easier. This terrific Laundry Butler from Stacks and Stacks is triumph in the laundry room, and that’s a fact. It’s a compact 3 shelf unit that fits nicely between your washer dryer unit, making it useful, and delightfully not underfoot. It’s a durable beauty, with terrific raised side rails that keep soap and clothes were they belong, and not on the floor. And as advertised, this butler rolls. It rolls indeed. Shelves that roll! It rolls around smoothly on well-designed dual-track carpet-casters. And unlike famous butlers like Alfred and Kato, this Butler is constructed from sturdy melamine laminated particleboard.

So even if you’re not rolling in dough and have a private butler, you can now have a rolling butler to assist laundering your private clothing. Highly recommended.

Organization is the key to life. And the key to organization is shelving. And shelving is a way of life for Shelves Blog Dot Com.

Why? Because anything goes in the world of shelves. They come in any size, any shape, any design imaginable. Anything can be placed on a shelf, because a shelf is only limited by your imagination. They can be used for display, or for storage. To hold a collection, or to destroy clutter. For precious memories, and for dusty, vintage treasures. For well-loved plant life. Clothing, boxes, toys, books, picture frames, magazines, board games, kitchenware, electronics… they all fit on shelves. So does the complete Encyclopedia Britannica. Shelves can hold anything and everything. In fact, shelving possibilities are so vast and endless, there really was no other recourse but to design a blog about them. A blog that explores both the shelving knowns and unknowns. A blog that attempts to chart a course from the simple, classic wooden shelf, to the most modern, cutting edge multi-layered high impact polycarbonate shelving system. And everything in between. Ladies and gentlemen, this is that blog.

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