I have too many shelves and no hanging space in a small room. How do I maximize the space I have and keep work clothes and dresses organized and wrinkle-free?
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posted by sums
on Oct 23, 2012 -
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Funky closets & the need to climb: do you know of any shelving that can be also used as a ladder, but which is NOT "ladder shelves" (that is, not the kind that lean against the wall at an angle)?
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posted by aramaic
on Apr 3, 2012 -
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Trying to find a reliable and reasonably priced carpenter/handyman in Arlington, Virginia
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posted by gemmy
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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I would like to build some built in shelves in my house. I have basic carpentry experience, and I have built basic shelves before. Would I be making a big mistake to try this? How much might I expect to pay a carpenter to do this?
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posted by OmieWise
on Nov 15, 2011 -
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I want to build a shelf like
this. I have no idea how to build a shelf like that. I am a complete noob and really dumb questions are inside.
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posted by dobbs
on Sep 19, 2011 -
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Hi MeFi, I'm looking for a good modular shelving system to organize a couple of closets and my garage. So far all I've got is
BRODER from IKEA. Is there anything else out there that you'd recommend? Thanks!
posted by aeighty
on Jun 13, 2011 -
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I want to buy some Scandinavian modern furniture with a cherry finish, but it just doesn't seem to be available here in the northeast of England. Can I order it somewhere?
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posted by klausness
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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I'm looking for cool, industrial-looking shelving for my kitchen. Specifically, I love
these from CB2, but they're not deep enough (I'd prefer 12 inches to 8).
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posted by coolguymichael
on Jan 16, 2011 -
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Can I install kitchen shelves on a plaster wall that won't cause damage and can be removed when I move out?
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posted by breccia
on Jul 15, 2010 -
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I have purchased four Expedite shelves from Ikea for my library. They all come with a wall mount fixture. The problem is I have baseboard so the shelves don't sit against the wall.
I have also stacked two shelves on top of each other. They sort of look like these:
So back to my question: Are they safe without being mounted to the wall or do I need to remove my baseboards and mount the shelves?
I can mount the second shelves (the ones stacked above) because they rest against the wall. But do I really need to?
I had regular shelves from Staples and they were fine i.e. they didn't tip over.
posted by alshain
on May 7, 2010 -
11 answers
The medicine cabinet in the bathroom of my new apartment is missing its internal shelves. This limits its usefulness pretty significantly. Any ideas where I could look for thin, lightweight shelves to replace the missing ones?
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posted by orrnyereg
on May 5, 2010 -
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A few years ago I bought a set of chrome/glass shelves from Paperchase, which screwed together with screws and an Allen key. Now I can't find the screws. Is it possible for me to find Allen key screws? (I'm in London.)
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posted by mippy
on Apr 13, 2010 -
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How can I have my alarm clock near my bed even though there's not enough room for a nightstand and I can't make holes in the wall for shelves? There's a chest of drawers on one side of the bed but it is too tall to reach the alarm clock from on top. The other side of the bed is bordering the wall. Are there shelves without permanent mounting hardware that work? I have a usable wall corner. Maybe a super duper skinny nightstand out there somewhere? Use the headboard somehow?
posted by madscientist01
on Sep 22, 2009 -
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I have recently put up some wooden shelves (pine shelves on hardwood brackets) in my living room that I will use to hold records and books. I have a new can of white satin-finish latex paint. Can I use the paint on the shelves. (i.e. Will it look decent and not stick to the books and records?) What would be the reasons not to use this paint and instead get some other more appropriate paint? What might that more appropriate paint be?
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posted by OmieWise
on Apr 30, 2009 -
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I can't believe this is so hard to find. I have this
Expedit bookcase from Ikea. I bought
some cubes from Ikea to fit on the shelves, but not enough. I bought 7, I need 5 more. I don't want to buy anymore from Ikea but I can't find this type of storage anywhere else in the UK! More specs inside.
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posted by like_neon
on Jan 26, 2009 -
8 answers
Where online can I find a magnificent selection of wall shelves and other screw-in fixtures?
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posted by cowbellemoo
on Jan 5, 2009 -
4 answers
Home improvement gurus: I'm planning on installing shelving in my linen closet. What hints can you give me to make this task a roaring success?
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posted by Gordion Knott
on Aug 29, 2008 -
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Floating shelves: Where in NYC?
I'm looking for 2 floating shelves 2ft long by 6 inches deep, in NYC, and I'm stumped. Ikea's are too long, West Elm doesn't have them, where else to look? The cheaper, the better.
posted by cestmoi15
on Jul 26, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a storage solution that is essentially a wall of cubbyholes with matching plastic storage tubs/bins that fit snugly and slide in said holes and sit flush with the front of the unit.
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posted by joshrholloway
on Jun 12, 2008 -
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I'd like to decorate the hallway in my apartment with funky hooks and shelves like
these
and
these. Like the entire wall. All different. I'm looking for as many funky shelves and hooks as possible.
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posted by melodykramer
on Dec 22, 2007 -
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I want a set of Discworld bookends for my Terry Pratchett collection. I'm particularly interested in Death, as I already have a gift set with the Librarian and Rincewind. I'm having trouble even finding the bookends online, and shipping directly from the UK would be pretty expensive, as they're heavy (naturally) and I'm in Florida. Where to look? How to get the best deal? Any help from the hive mind would be greatly appreciated!
posted by misha
on Nov 29, 2007 -
5 answers
Should I paint my untreated pine shelves then assemble? Or assemble then paint?
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posted by t0astie
on Oct 25, 2007 -
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How do I anchor a heavy-load shelf to a drywall/plaster wall? The trick: there are no studs and a brick wall is directly behind the ~1"-2" thick wall.
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posted by Braeog
on Aug 16, 2007 -
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This is a long shot, but I'm looking to purchase shelving units that match, or at least come very close, to those pictured
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posted by incomple
on Dec 27, 2006 -
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Can any of you folks point me to a good, simple plan for built-in bookshelves? Our book collection has way outgrown the capacity of the bookcases we have, and I'd like to build some bookshelves that are attached to the walls of our house. But the plans I have found in home-improvement books seem too complicated for my (nonexistent) carpentry skills. Here are the tools I've got: a hand-held circular saw, an electric drill, screwdrivers and a hammer. I want something nice-looking and presentable for the public areas of the house; i.e., not a cinderblock solution.
posted by jayder
on Jun 4, 2006 -
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Where online can I order some wood, have it stained, and shipped? My google skills have failed me. I'm just trying to buy some shelves.
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posted by malphigian
on Jan 1, 2006 -
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I am looking for the name or a link to a photographer who shoots pictures of store shelves filled with products, and then photoshops out all the branding / logos etc. so that the shelves appear to be filled with blank products. [+]
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posted by id girl
on Dec 14, 2004 -
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