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7/04/2012

2x4basics Deck Bench Brackets, 2-pack Review

2x4basics Deck Bench Brackets, 2-pack
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I built a 17' by 12' bench with these brackets and the same composite material my deck is made out of. It is very sturdy and does not have much wobble. I really love that they take up so little of your deck, saving you room. They are easily installed and just what I was looking for! Excellent product!!

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You determine the size�Using 2x4basics Dekmate Deck Bench Brackets, Black, make a short bench on one side of your deck or use as a railing with integrated seating around the entire perimeter.Just add 2x4�s and 2x6�s (lumber not included). Assembly is simple and easy using basic tools. You can integrate benches into a deck design with much less measuring, cutting, and fitting than making them from scratch. ACQ treated lumber resistant hardware is included.Dekmate Deck Bench Brackets are space saving.Increase your seating using only 7 inches (18cm) of deck space. Turn space that normally isn�t even used into functional outdoor furniture.With our versatile design, Dekmate Deck Bench Brackets can be used for new installations or retrofitted onto existing decks.Installation on docks makes good use of space and provides seating that will not blow away.Dekmate Deck Bench Brackets should be spaced 20 to 24 inches (50cm-60cm) apart and 4 to 12 inches (10cm-30cm) from the end of a bench.The total height of the assembled unit is 36 inches (91cm) from the deck surface.The seat is 17� (43cm) high.Black in color.Alternate colors available include Sand and Cedar/Redwood.

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4/06/2012

HyLoft 1000 Multi-Tire Rack Storage Review

HyLoft 1000 Multi-Tire Rack Storage
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Mounting this wheel/tire rack is a mostly simple process. The base plate mounts with heavy duty screws into wall studs. It is set up for 16" centered studs, but you can drill more holes for any stud spacing. Then you can slide the two end brackets into the base plate. The little trickier part is to next install the three horizontal, adjustable steel bars so your tires size(s) fit OK. It took me 2 trial settings before settling on a good "fit." This process can be a pain if you do it like I did. I put the unit high on my garage wall which meant I carried a wheel/tire up a step ladder. Since I didn't already mark which holes to put the horizontal into, changing the setting twice after the initial one meant carrying the wheel/tire up the ladder 3 times. A smarter way would be to leave the end brackets on the floor and loosely install the horizontal bars, try a wheel/tire on it by tipping the unit backwards to get the tire off the floor so it hangs on the bars. Mark which holes to put the bars and then assemble all the pieces onto the wall bracket.
Unit is sturdy and very good overall quality.
Hyloft Company customer service was extremely responsive when I called their toll-free number and took care of me right away.


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3/07/2012

Suncast GO3216 Golf Organizer Review

Suncast GO3216 Golf Organizer
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I received the Suncast Organizer via UPS. The item had adequate packaging with Styrofoam, and was shrink wrapped, so it was secure enough to prevent most damage in transit.
It took me about 30 minutes to assemble, and the two supplied allen wrenches that came with the screws and nuts were sufficient to assemble the item.
The assembly wasn't as easy as I had hoped. You need to line up the holes and put all the screws in, and sometimes they weren't lining up, and that required a little bit of force to tweak and manipulate the alignment. Definitely can use two people to assemble the unit, and it would be much easier.
As I took the plastic wrapping off, and began assembling the pieces, I noticed that almost all the meshing on the panels were visibly damaged. The mesh material is very fine and delicate, and can be easily punctured and dented with little force or effort. Furthermore, the front brace was bent. I was able to straighten it out, but nevertheless, it was disappointing to see how flimsy the metal was.
A bracket, which holds the middle shelf, was also broken off, making the middle shelf unusable (like missing a a leg on a chair or table). It is made from really poor quality metal that is extremely bendable, and the brackets look like they were glued on. You figure an item that will house golf equipment would be sturdier.
The organizer was so tweaked that one of the footpads needed to be screwed half way out to keep the unit level on the floor.
Overall, I was very disappointed with the quality and workmanship of this item, especially having paid $70 for it.
Amazon.com is sending me a replacement at no charge, so hopefully when I get that one, I'll add another review. Thank goodness for Amazon.com's customer service.
By the way, I called them, instead of doing the return/exchange online. They also emailed me a free shipping label.
The one that will be returned can be used as scrap metal.

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Show your golf clubs the love they deserve by storing them properly. The Suncast golf organizer has room for two golf bags, and a protective foam strip ensures that the shafts don't get scratched. It also includes three shelves and a five-inch bin you can use for storing shoes, balls, tees, and so on. Requires assembly.--Josh Dettweiler
What's in the BoxGolf organizer, assembly instructions


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3/03/2012

Quick - Shelf Hangers Overhead Ceiling Mount Storage Unit Review

Quick - Shelf Hangers Overhead Ceiling Mount Storage Unit
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When I first saw a picture and the low price of this shelving unit, I was skeptical that it would be sturdy enough for my purposes, but after reading the other reviews I decided to take a chance and order a couple of them and I am glad I did. Please understand that the actual shelf is not provided, (which I knew before ordering the units), just the wire and screw eye anchors are provided which is a good idea due to shipping problems with a 2x8 foot board! You must purchase the plywood locally and have it cut for you, which I found was not a problem. The screw anchors are very substantial and require some muscle to screw them in, but they are strong! Installation was simple, but it does take some time to properly locate and mark the drilling locations for the overhead beams if they are covered by sheet-rock. I had to use an electronic stud finder for this part of the installation. Once the holes were drilled for the screw eyes the next step is to screw in them in and this takes some muscle to do it. Before installing the plywood shelf, check that all eye-bolts are even using a level. Adjustment is done by screwing the eye-bolts in or out a bit .Slipping the hooked hangers over the screw eyes takes just seconds and then you are ready to slide the plywood into place which also done easily and quickly, (even more so with some help!). The last step is to attach the little metal tie-down straps that fit over the wires and then screw fastened to the plywood. This is a little tedious, but not difficult. Keep in mind that the thickness and quality of the plywood you buy will determine the stiffness and safety of your overhead shelf. Also make sure you are installing the screw-eye bolts into the wood beams and not just into the sheet-rock (which is not strong enough for even a light load). If you are installing above your garage door, make sure you have sufficient clearance when the garage door is fully open (that is up)!
If installed properly, this shelving unit works great, just like the picture shows. I highly recommend it!

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Quickly and easily create an overhead storage unit in your garage, basement, shed, or wherever else desired. This 24" wide unit can accomodate up to 12 feet of board length. With only eight ceiling attachment points for the entire rack of shelves, the only tools required are a drill, 3/16" drill bit, and a screwdriver (or 1-1/8" 6 point hex socket as shown in the above photo/s). The storage unit includes four 24" wide X 16" tall Shelf Hangers, eight 5/16" lag eye screws, and 8 hanger clips w/ mounting screws. Please note that shelf boards are not included. Home center stores such as Lowes and Home Depot will rip plywood shelves at minimal or no charge.

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11/11/2011

Racor PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift 4-by-4-Foot Cable-Lifted Storage Rack Review

Racor PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift 4-by-4-Foot Cable-Lifted Storage Rack
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After shopping for a garage ceiling storage system, I purchased this device. I was attracted to the ability to raise and lower the platform to load and unload items. This avoids the obvious pitfalls of using a ladder to hoist large or heavy items up from the ground.
In summary, I am reasonably happy with the overall product with some exceptions mentioned below. However, I will caution potential buyers that the design of this device is unforgiving. Unless your ceiling joists are EXACTLY 48" apart (they can be 1.5" less but not more than 48"), installation will be no where near as easy as the video on the website. You may need to mount this to a rigid board first if your joists are not 48" apart. The axle is not made to be adjustable and I find this to be a major design flaw of the device.
The foundation of the system includes 3 heavy metal grates that are secured to two metal cross beams with J hooks. I had a little trouble aligning the J hooks with the holes on the metal beams. However, by far, the most trouble I had was with securing the system to the ceiling. I really did not want to mount this to a board before securing it to the ceiling for aesthetic reasons. My ceiling joists were about 49" apart (instead of 48") and this created a VERY problematic installation. You need to secure this into wood (and not just the ceiling drywall) and you cannot mount the arms of the device further than 48" apart as the axle will not be long enough. I ended up lengthening the axle by a few inches by screwing both halves of the axle together with only the first set of holes. The two halves of the axle are supposed to come together with one inside the other aligning two sets of holes on each piece. I only went as far as the first set thus making it a little longer. Then I bought some aluminum 1/2 inch metal from a hardware store and reinforced the axle by screwing it to two sides of the axle. Keep in mind that the axle is not completely load-bearing so as long as it is rigid and reinforced, the system will work fine (see my uploaded picture of the lengthened and reinforced axle).
Problems continued when I used the included hardware lag bolts to screw the arms into the ceiling joists. Using a drill, I pre-drilled the holes as instructed and used a socket wrench to screw the lag bolts to the joists. I torqued 4 of the heads off of the cheap lag bolts. Do yourself a favor and go buy some better lag bolts at a hardware store before installing this device. The included lag bolts are totally inferior. After finishing the installation, it worked as described and I loaded it with a few hundred pounds of things I had previously kept on my garage floor. I will also mention that using the included crank device to raise and lower the platform, while not overly difficult, is a good work out.
Overall, I would recommend this product IF you know your joists are no further than 48" apart (or you are comfortable mounting it to a board first) and you go buy some decent lag bolts before trying to secure it to the ceiling.

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The RacorPro PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift Storage Rack lets you load and lift heavy items to the ceiling for storage without the need for a ladder. It helps to free up valuable floor space in your garage or storage area and allows you to store heavier items, such as furniture, lawn mowers, tires, canoes, snow throwers, and more. The heavy-duty 4-by-4-foot platform is built to last and provides 16 square feet of additional storage space in your garage or storage area.
Heavy-Duty Lifting Capacity for Heavier ItemsThe PHL-1R is both tough and durable, and it's built to handle heavier items up to 250 pounds. The heavy-duty steel support beams and 4-by-4-foot platform are made from high-quality materials that are made to handle tough loads and provide years of consistent performance. The unit is built to lower 8 feet from the ceiling, accommodating storage spaces with taller ceilings. The drill driver attachment allows you to raise and lower the platform using your own drill.
The unique pulley system makes it easy to raise and lower heavy items with minimal effort on your part. With a durable winding axle that works in conjunction with the pulleys and strong nylon cables, the PHL-1R handles the brunt of the weight so you don't have to, while raising or lowering the platform quickly and smoothly.
Safety Lock Ensures Safety and StabilityThe innovative safety lock ensures that the load stays locked into place when fully raised to the ceiling. Simply use the winding crank to engage the safety lock when the platform is raised to its highest position, and use the winding crank's integrated hook to disengage the safety lock and safely lower the platform.
An Additional 16 Square Feet of Storage Space for Your GarageThe PHL-1R's tough 4-by-4-foot platform gives you an additional 16 square feet of valuable storage space in your garage or storage area. This allows you to store your lawn mower out of the way during the winter or to store your snow thrower during the summer months, clearing valuable floor space and creating tidier, more useful quarters.
The RacorPro PHL-1R HeavyLift Storage Rack measures 49.25 x 17.5 x 7.25 inches (packaged) and weighs 74 pounds (packaged). It comes in a smooth black finish and includes all necessary hardware. Additional tools required for installation include: stud finder (for drywall ceilings), adjustable or box end wrench, socket wrench, cordless drill/driver, Phillips screwdriver, pencil, and a 4-foot straightedge or chalkline.
What's in the BoxWinding crank assembly, two arm assemblies, two cable assemblies (including nylon cables), three wire grids, two wire beam supports, center spindle square end, center spindle round end, gear drive, Allen wrench, four end caps, 20 hex bolts, four Allen head screws, two hex head screws, two fender washers, eight long machine bolts, 16 washers, eight nuts, 12 "J" hooks, 12 washers, 12 nuts.

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9/28/2011

HyLoft 540 45-Inch by 45-Inch Overhead Storage System, White Review

HyLoft 540 45-Inch by 45-Inch Overhead Storage System, White
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I was shopping for a garage ceiling storage system and, based upon the Amazon reviews, I settled on this one. I've been very happy. Not only was the HyLoft Overhead Storage System less expensive than others (and Amazon easily had the best price), I've found it to be very forgiving and very well designed.
The foundation of the HyLoft system are a pair of rigid trapeze like structures which hang down from the ceiling. They can be spaced any number of distances apart -- wherever your ceiling joists (beams) are -- which is very convenient. (With other systems, by contrast, the distances between the supports are fixed). What's also great about the HyLoft system is that it goes up in very small pieces. First the ceiling brackets, then the arms and cross-braces, and finally the three-piece grate which makes up the base. It's easily a one-man job, so no one needs to hang around to help hold the unit up against the ceiling for you.
Lastly, it's also not absolutely critical that everything be placed in exactly the right place. If you're off by a little here or you're a little crooked there, everything is still going to work out fine.
The most difficult part of the entire process is finding the edges of the joist, but this has been made easier too. Just get one of the newer stud finders from Zircon. Mine blinks and throws out a line of light when it reaches the EDGE of the joist. I use blue masking tape (rather than pencil) to keep my ceiling clean. Having both edges marked allowed me to hammer and drill with confidence. (I didn't make a single bad hole once!)
Each 45" x 45" unit is precisely sized to fit those 15 gallon red-topped plastic storage boxes one gets at Home Depot. Each HyLoft rack will hold a DOZEN boxes each! I had originally ordered the 4 ft. by 4 ft. HyLoft racks, but Amazon sent me the 45" x 45" version instead. But since each unit still held twelve storage boxes, I was just as happy! And the slightly smaller size gave me more room around the sides - which made loading boxes into it that much easier.
I have a three-car garage with roll-up doors (one is a double), and I was able to put up five racks (fully extended to 27") in the area behind the garage door motors. That's 5 x 12 boxes or 60 boxes total storage! I was also able to mount two more racks towards the front - above where the doors roll up into - on the double-sized door. Since these were limited to 16" inches in depth, I was only able to hold another six boxes on each (twelve all together for both), for a total of 72 boxes of storage (or the rough equivalent when one takes into account the odd-size pieces of luggage, picnic coolers, tool boxes, and the like). This left my floor totally clear - for bicycles and my lawnmower -- which I had a hard time getting to earlier! (Needless to say, my garage was an absolute mess before I got the HyLofts!)
Since the HyLoft units are limited to about 250 pounds each, I put the heavier items in the front racks which could only hold a single layer of boxes.
My wife was exceptionally pleased - but mainly because she was confident that we had rats living in and amongst all of the boxes. (We didn't, but I didn't mind that she thought that - since it kept her out of the garage, and my little domain! "Hey honey, was that a rat?") Now she's talking about putting a billiards table or a ping pong table in the garage, so I guess making the change was definitely for the better.
The HyLoft Overhead Storage System is one that I would wholeheartedly recommend!


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The HyLoft 45-by-45-Inch Overhead Storage System is the ideal way to store those large, bulky items that are cluttering up your home. This durable and innovative ceiling storage system has a capacity of up to 250 pounds and includes all the hardware needed to mount in your garage, attic, or any other room in your house. Simple to set up, and designed for easy access, this system will free up valuable floor space while providing a convenient and safe place to store your stuff.
Free up to 30 Cubic Feet of Floorspace Reclaim the precious floor space in your home by moving your luggage, Christmas decorations, or other seasonal gear from the floor to the ceiling. The HyLoft has a storage capacity of over 30 cubic feet, so you'll even be able to store large bulky items without problems.
The HyLoft has an attractive, scratch-resistant finish and is made of durable steel--strong enough to store up to 250 pounds. The wire design provides access to your items from the front, back, and sides. And since the stored items aren't concealed, you'll be able to find the items you need with a quick glance instead of digging through all your boxes just to find a single item.
If you need even more space, you can install multiple HyLoft units together for greater storage capacity and arrange them in various patterns to accommodate corners and other layouts.
Adjustable Height for Greater Convenience With a shelf that adjusts in height from 16 to 28 inches, the HyLoft gives you a wide range of storage options. This added flexibility lets you customize your installation according to the dimensions of your room or your storage needs. So whether you have a basement with a small head clearance or a garage with 10-foot ceilings, the Hyloft has you covered.
For instance, if you need additional storage space in your garage, check the space between the ceiling and the garage door. The HyLoft is versatile enough and can often times fit in that space, letting you optimize your garage's storage potential. In fact, by freeing up floor space in your garage so you can park your vehicles where they were intended, you may even see the value of your home increase.
One-Person Installation Takes Only Minutes The HyLoft was designed for a single person to install in just minutes. It can be mounted on both finished and unfinished ceilings, and all the hardware needed for installation is included.
The HyLoft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box One complete 45-by-45-inch ceiling storage unit: wire grid, support bars, down rods, all necessary hardware, and instructions.

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4/10/2011

Suncast Set of 2 Corner Shelves for Storage Buildings Review

Suncast Set of 2 Corner Shelves for Storage Buildings
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The shelf installs easy and add extra storage where you need it in the coners,the shelf are strong and durable

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Suncast ACS24 Get more out of your unused space by adding a corner shelf to your garage or shed. These shelves are great for storing lawn and garden equipment and hazardous materials out of the reach of children. Features: -Includes 2 L-shaped corner shelves -Each shelf holds up to 40 pounds -Shelves are made of solid resin and are 7" deep and extend 32.5" -For use with Suncast storage buildings (not for use with GS8000, GS9000, or GS9500A) Manufacturer Warranty Hoses and reels have a warranty limit of 2-5 years, all other products have no limited warranty upon the day of purchase, except for inclement weather conditions that may effect certain outdoor products. Suncast Corporation are willing to do replacement parts on items that may be fading, missing, or doesn't seem right with product.

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