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Last time I moved, I had all my stuff shipped freight across the whole country. After three days sleeping on a yoga mat at my old place, a week in a tiny hotel room with no kitchen and three more days on the floor in my new apartment, I was yearning for peace and comfort in familiar surroundings.

When my things finally arrived, I didn’t care that I had to unpack and organize for hours on end, I just wanted to recreate that tranquil harbor I had back in New York. Unfortunately, some things didn’t make it in one piece. I suspect they had my stuff come on a six-horse carriage over the mountains, through the rocky deserts and across a few rivers.

It took two weeks, you know. Of course, I had shipping insurance, but those guys were sly. They specifically listed all particle board items as not covered due to “inherent weakness of materials.” That took care of my now three-legged computer desk, my cracked entryway table and my two bookcases, which were completely destroyed.

So much for getting a break on shipping costs.

I was mostly devastated about the bookshelves, because they had tons of storage space and once looked pretty sleek. I soon realized that I was definitely going to move out of this always cold and damp apartment in no more than a year, so I needed to find a solution to the moving issue once and for all.

I did some research and decided to opt for collapsible furniture made of solid wood. While big wooden dining tables, armoires and futons would generally cost an arm and a leg, things like folding shelves were refreshingly affordable at Stacks and Stacks and still looked like a million bucks. I now appreciate the ease with which I can rearrange my living room without having to ask anybody for help. I also love the fact that I finally have some quality pieces to my name. Last but not least, when the time comes to move again, the experience will be a lot more pleasant.

By Dale Baily

Here’s a great tip for keeping your bathroom clean and tidy, as well as looking terrific!  Think about adding an etagere!

They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are made of wood, some plastic, some are even made of metal. But my favorite, and in my personal opinion, the best looking one, has got to be the one that is built out of glass and metal.

Ellipse 4 Tier Shelf

I purchased the ellipse 4 tier glass shelf and transformed my plain jane bathroom onto a deluxe, fancy bathroom that reminds me of staying in a hotel. It looks great holding towels and soap. And it looks great as well when you put towels in it.

What is also pretty terrific about having an etagere in the bathroom is the easy way you can just grab what you need and it is right there.  You don’t need to go into a drawer or closet to find what you are looking for.  It is all literally right there.

There are also easy to clean, and that is a nice benefit, because all that glass seems like it would be difficult to keep looking its best, but no, in fact it is extremely easy to clean.

My wife really likes the way the silver frame looks.  It is a little bit futuristic to me, but she says it looks European. Our guests comment on it as well, saying things like they like it, and where did we get it.  It’s nice to have fancy things that people like, and people seem to really like our etagere.

So that is my tip: if you want to make your bathroom just great looking, and also really easy to clean and organize, make sure you get an etagere. I found a great one I love at Stacks and Stacks.

You can too.

Decorating with a wall mounted glass wall shelf if a great way to create storage or display space without compromising on style. The glass design creates an uncluttered, floating look. This makes it a great addition to a smaller space like a bathroom where you need streamlined storage. Though featuring a modern design, it’s easy to pair sleek glass with more traditional décor.

Rectangular Glass Shelf Kit

Looking for extra storage space for toiletries or bath towels? Try a shelf like the Rectangular Glass Shelf Kit – Wall Mounted that gives you easy access to everyday essentials. By placing it up high on the wall inside the shower opposite the shower head you can store shampoo or towels in a very convenient place where everything can stay dry. Simply roll up some fresh towels and stack them on top so they’re ready to grab after your next shower!

Creating interesting and easy to use storage in the kitchen can be a challenge. Cabinets can limit wall space and free areas often require shallow shelving that doesn’t get in the way. A narrow glass shelf can be placed beneath a cabinet or on an empty wall to store cooking tools or spices. Use it to display your collection of coffee mugs in an easy to reach place.

Buy multiple rectangular glass shelf kits and stack them one on top of another to create all the custom storage you need. Try arranging them at different levels in a staggered pattern to create a focal point. Using wall shelves to display framed photos or a collection of vases is a versatile option. Since you don’t need to a hook in the wall it’s easy to change the arrangement. Create a custom arrangement large enough to fill a living room wall or compact enough to provide storage in an entryway. Find them at Stacks and Stacks!

By Fred Dalton Trudeau

Are you like me, with a residential garage that is filled the the brim with clutter, detritus, riffraff, miscellany, various Christmas ornaments, and boxes of newspaper? Your garage should be pruned, organized, codified and harmonized as soon as possible. The myriad of boxes are not going to magically store themselves.

Which brings us to shelves.

I created a new system for myself, in the interest of policing a garage that has gone beyond the pale in terms of stagnating boxes, and I’d like to share it.  I call it, quite simply, “stacking, packing, and racking”.  Feel free to use this discipline to help yourself out in a classic garage-related storage space quandary.

The first rule of “stacking, packing, and racking” is make sure you have a proper vessel for the items you intend to organize.  It is sheer folly to attempt a re-arrangement of clutter, either cursory or in-depth, without a proper containment unit, a final resting place if you will, for the aforementioned clutter.

4 Shelf Steel Storage Rack

Trust me, after my experience this weekend, the very best solution is to purchase a rationally priced 4 shelf steel storage rack. I ordered one from Stacks and Stacks, easily constructed the item using the simple instructions, then began regulating my overpopulated garage.

I have to tell you, this storage rack is an unyielding dynamo, a real steel triumph of power and rational self-interest. It won’t bend to the confines of an over-stocked wall, nor buckle under the weight of innumerable boxes.  With each individual shelf capable of shouldering a weight capacity in the range of 800 pounds, you can certainly bet your bottom dollar this unit is going to set your clutter straight.

I used a personal philosophy called “stacking, packing, and racking”, found an honestly amazing steel storage rack, and perfectly organized my garage.

You can too.

By Kathy Wilkes

Here’s a fun suggestion for everyone today, a fun new way to display! Have you ever considered wall shelves to show off your collection of bean pals, Smurfs, or antique bottles? Whatever your collection is, I have a perfect way to show them off!

As for me, I love ceramic miniatures.  I collect them at swap meets, estate sales, and even ebay.  You can be sure I’ve amassed a million wonderful hand-crafted ceramic miniature pieces.  Ducks, cars, sheep, everything you can imagine! I even have an Eiffel Tower!

Well, I already have a well-stocked and meticulously lit display cabinet for my treasures, but I thought “wouldn’t it be neat to display them all over the house?”, if that was at all possible.  It turns out, with the assistance of some terrific glass clip shelves, I could display my collection in every room of the house!  The kitchen, bedrooms, atrium, great room, and even the hallways!

Glass Clip Shelves

The glass clip shelves were a godsend, honestly. They are so durable and easy to install. I could do it myself, and I’m really not good at building things. Once they’re up on your walls, you’ll be amazed. They look so good, with frosted chrome connectors and crisp, clear glass.  Well, I wasted no time, carefully placed my favorite ceramic miniature pieces atop those glass shelves, and viola: my collection is on view in every room.

These shelves don’t need to be used just for display, now that I think about it. They can be used for picture frames, flowers, even bath towels!  Really, I guess only the limits of your imagination can limit the uses for these great glass wall shelves.

I purchased terrific glass wall shelves at Stacks and Stacks, placed my favorite collection proudly upon them, and improved the look of my home.

You can too.

Classic 16 x 16 Floating Corner Shelf by Creative Connectors

Review By Joel Batchler

Have you ever wanted to spice up the boring corner spaces in your home? You know what I mean: boring, boring areas of space in almost every room in your house, areas that could use a little something “extra”?

Well, I think I found a perfect solution.  Everyone should consider adding a corner shelf or two to their homes!  I selected a classic 16 x 16 floating corner shelf, and it’s worked wonders to add visual flair and intrigue to my usually boring walls. It actually worked so well, I decided to use them in every corner of the house. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

First thing’s first! The classic 16 x 16 floating corner shelf, which I purchased online at a reasonable price, is constructed of melamine, which is just great.  It looks like wood, but it’s just so much better.  Melamine is sturdier, easier to clean, and it’s available in so many different colors, perfect for all the different colors of walls in my home!

Next, installation! It’s just so easy. When I installed my shelves, it was a real breeze. Melamine shelves are terrific to screw into drywall or studs. (Be careful, though! I found out that while they hold up to 80 pounds, these shelves can’t be drilled to cement walls! Sorry basement!)

Best of all, you are free to place anything you want on these shelves, from picture frames to candles to houseplants!  The options are endless.  You can theme a guest room with plastic fish, miniature anchors and other remembrances of the sea, or deck out your child’s room with the latest video game or sports things.

Well there you have it! I added a classic 16 x 16 floating corner shelf to my home and really spiced it up.

You can too. Get yours at Stacks and Stacks!

Sometimes it is best to just come out and say it, whatever it is that is eating away at you, not just because it is true, but because it is eating away at you. So I will. I will tell you right now this thing that has been eating away at me. Friends, I’ve lived a life obsessed with shelves, and it has been a lonely, lonely one. Aside from a handful of humanitarian family members, and you readers, I have no one in my life. And at last count my monthly “unique visitor” hits on this blog are dwindling, so after my sister and mom die, all I will have is about 14 unique visitors to this site, per month. No one to share my passion for shelves, except for 14 unique visitors to this site. (On average.) (Last month there were 10.) I live a lonely, lonely life. And it is only going to get worse.

But hey, you may think you’re out of storage space, but look around you. Notice anything? How about the walls. How about a wall mounted shelf? This Board Style Wall Shelf is a terrific piece for any room in your home. Use it in your bathroom to store toiletries. Mount it in your bedroom to display photos, and favorite collectibles. A wall mounted shelf in the living room can be used to display a vase of flowers, as well as a collection of books. Or pictures of loved ones, if you have any loved ones. This Board Style Wall Shelf can support up to 80 pounds. The Board Shelf is made of composite wood, and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Mount to studs or to drywall with the included hardware. All mounting hardware is included. And so on.

I am so lonely. So very lonely.

The Board Style Wall Shelf. Highly Recommended.

Modern art is mind blowing. It’s not only art, but it is indeed modern. Not only modern, because it was made recently, in modern times, but because it is modern in its thought and thinking and execution. Modern. Shelves Blog is modern, modern in the sense that there weren’t blogs around in the days of Picassa and Remebrante and Van Ghoe. Those fellows had to promote their art without the ease and simplicity of the internet. Suckers. Modern art, while sometimes bizarre and creepy, is also space-age and, in a word, modern. Modern! You have to take the good with the bad, just as in life: for every masterpiece like the one pictured above, you have to deal with a kooky wacko like Warhall. But it’s okay, because sometimes, when great ideas like modern art combine with the glorious simplicity of the shelf, something happens that is nothing short of magic. Magic! I was surfing the site called Stacks and Stacks, looking specifically for modern works of art in their shelves sections, and just look at what I found. In one word: perfection. In four words: Suchow Reversible Display Shelf. Don’t let you eyes fool you, this shelf is real, and is modern, and looks like this amazing modern art painting. Amazing.

The great charm of this unbelievably versatile Suchow display shelf is many. Many. It’s unique because it can be viewed from both sides, thus serving as a room divider as well! Imagine! Furniture placement can be so limited due to unsightly furniture backing; however, with this display rack you can admire collectibles from both sides! Modern! This display unit also makes a lovely baker’s rack or bookshelf. Lovely! Modern! Practical storage of items such as books and dishes can be stored; or decorative vases and sculptures can be placed on the shelves for admiration of both sides. That’s terrific! The rack is constructed of solid Chinese Basswood, with a black lacquer finish and two drawers the open on either side. The irregularity, or, dare I say MODERN design of the display shelves completes the piece’s modern theme! And how. And so on.

The Suchow Reversible Display Shelf. Recommended

Baskets have been around since time immemorial. The stork brings a baby in a basket; the first settlers to the great Americas arrived in giant baskets; it’s very possible that the universe was in a basket before it exploded, or, if you will, banged big. A common, and as I read it, unfunny joke that is told around college campuses is all about someone who might be labeled “lazy” or “stupid”. This person would take Basket Weaving 101. Baskets. Laundry baskets. Grocery baskets. Collection baskets. Baskets abound. But today, I’m going to focus on 3 specific types of baskets. Don’t worry, SHELVES will appear here as well, but I don’t want to ruin the surprise. First, let’s consider the Basket as DEATHTRAP:

This basket is usually a basket that has been designed for other purposes, but through a strange series of events, has become something entirely bad. Like, say, a magazine basket that harbors a giant tarantula that has a taste for human flesh. Or a hot air balloon basket that has caught the fiery remains of a bad morning out over wine country – and has converted itself into an express elevator to hell. This is the type of basket you don’t want any part of. Next, let us consider the Basket as WACKY CHILDHOOD FUN:

Easter wouldn’t be as Bunny-rific without the basket. The basket, in this case, is the perfect delivery device to bring borderline-lethal amounts of sugar and fake grass to children. Candy-colored and fun to look at, these baskets usually arrive only once a year, which is good, because calories. That childhood obesity issue is as sad as it is funny, but you don’t want any part of that, either. At least for the children. The poor, defenseless children, who need all the help they can get. A child who weighs 174 pounds in not is not wacky, nor is the child fun. But Easter is both wacky AND fun. Finally, lets consider the Basket as UNDERSHELF MESH:

Yes. Yes indeed. That’s a mesh basket, attached to a shelf. A SHELF. Shelves Blog. Whether you need more room in your closet, kitchen cabinets, or bathroom, this Undershelf Shelf Mesh Basket is a basket that is here to help. Especially if you have a shelf that needs the addition of a basket. This sleek basket slides easily onto the shelf, and guess what? You get instant storage space. That’s pretty cool. And this Undershelf Mesh Basket that I found on Stacks And Stacks is perfect, if you have shelf that you need to plus, as you would with a mesh basket that holds additional items. Perfection achieved. You’ll love the design, you’ll love the ease of use, and you’ll be given the opportunity to purchase the mesh shelf in either Small or large size. So, as you can see, baskets play a vital and robust role in today’s modern landscape.  And so on.

The Undershelf Mesh Basket.  Highly 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.