Open shelf storage systems have the advantage of immediate visibility, easy access, and full ventilation. On the other hand, closed cabinets offer more security (a feature that is fully appreciated if you have to store toxic items and you have kids and pets), avoid dust build-up, and provide a tidier look if you cannot organize your various stuff.

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Open shelf storage systems have the advantage of immediate visibility, easy access, and full ventilation. On the other hand, closed cabinets offer more security (a feature that is fully appreciated if you have to store toxic items and you have kids and pets), avoid dust build-up, and provide a tidier look if you cannot organize your various stuff.

The Car Guy Garage All-Welded Storage Locker was created to provide the best features of these two systems. Instead of a cabinet constructed of solid materials, it uses a mesh constructed out of 13 gauge metal for its doors and walls. The metal mesh consists of ¾” x 1½” diamond-shaped openings allowing the free flow of air inside. Moisture, mildew, and molds are thus prevented from accumulating. Also, foul odors emitted by some stored chemicals are immediately dissipated. The shelves themselves, though, are of solid steel.

You will still be able to immediately locate what you need except that you have to open doors to get to them. With these doors, however, when fitted with locks, you can be assured that dangerous items are kept out of your children’s reach. In an effort to make storage and retrieval as easy as with open shelves, the doors are designed to open up to 270°.

There are several variations of the Car Guy Garage locker. They come in two widths, 48″ and 60″. Depth at 30″ and internal height at 72″ are the same for all versions. Also, all have a 4″ clearance at the bottom to facilitate moving with a forklift or pallet truck.

Shelving comes in three types. The first type is the two full-width adjustable and removable shelves providing you with flexible storage options. A third fixed shelf is at the bottom. Another type is the two half-width adjustable and removable shelves and one fixed bottom; the other half of the locker does not have any shelf where you can keep tall items. The third type has three fixed shelves. All three types can either be 48″- or 60″-wide.

The garage is a place where every tool and equipment we have, whether or not they have something to do with our vehicles, are kept and stored. Carpentry tools and equipment, gardening paraphernalia, kids’ toys and sporting equipment, holiday décor, keepsakes all go into the garage. To be able to keep the place tidy, you will need storage cabinets and [...]]]>

The garage is a place where every tool and equipment we have, whether or not they have something to do with our vehicles, are kept and stored. Carpentry tools and equipment, gardening paraphernalia, kids’ toys and sporting equipment, holiday décor, keepsakes all go into the garage. To be able to keep the place tidy, you will need storage cabinets and shelves where you can stow all your gear.

The Car Guy Garage Diamond Plate Garage Shelving is a storage system that can help keep your garage in order. It has four sturdy shelves that are made of heavy-gauge galvanized steel. For added strength and rigidity, they are ribbed with 1.5-inch flanges.

The shelves are resistant to most household chemicals as well as to oil, petroleum products, and grease. In the event that these are spilled on the shelves, you only need to wipe them off without fear of stains. They also resist ultraviolet degradation.

The posts are constructed out of diamond aluminum metal. These are commercial grade diamond plates that can hold a load of up to ½ ton. If you choose to fasten the shelves to the wall, this capacity is increased to 1 ton. The posts feature slots at 1-inch increments which allow the adjustment of the shelves. You can thus store bulky items at the bottom shelf by adjusting the next upper shelf upwards.

The Car Guy Garage Diamond Plate Garage Shelving stands 96 inches high, and has a width of 44 inches and depth of 20 inches. With these measurements, you can take plenty of your things from the floor and stow them on the shelves leaving enough room in the garage for your car.

Open shelves have the advantage of storing your things where you can see them in an instant, even from a distance. There is no need to open cabinet doors or pull out drawers to get them. And if you have to keep items that need to be ventilated, an open shelf storage system such as the Plano Heavy Duty Shelving [...]]]>

Open shelves have the advantage of storing your things where you can see them in an instant, even from a distance. There is no need to open cabinet doors or pull out drawers to get them. And if you have to keep items that need to be ventilated, an open shelf storage system such as the Plano Heavy Duty Shelving may be your only option.

Made of tough, hard plastic, the Plano Heavy Duty Shelving units are sturdy and are capable of resisting heavy impacts. They are impervious to rust or corrosion and will not chip, peel, or crack. The platforms of the shelves are fully ventilated keeping stored items dry and free from odor.

There are seven variations of the Plano shelves, four of which differ only in size and the number of shelves, while the three others have an added feature. The former include the following: 919 HD, 924 HD, 925 HD, and 9365 HD. The latter, on the other hand, consists of the 9518 HD, 9524 HD, and 9618 HD. The specifications of the different models are:

• 919 HD has 5 shelves that can each hold 150 pounds with dimensions of 24″D x 36″W x 74″H.
• 924 HD has 4 shelves with a capacity of 125 pounds each and measurements of 14.25″D x 34.25″W x 56.25″H.
• 925 HD features 5 shelves, each having a load capacity of 125 pounds. It is 14.25″D x 34.24″W x 74″H.
• 9365 HD also has 5 shelves that can each carry 150 pounds and with measurements of 18.25″D x 36″W x 74″H.
• 9518 HD has 5 shelves, each carrying 150 pounds, with dimensions of 18.25″D x 37″W x 71.375″H.
• 9524 HD is also a 5-shelf unit that features interlocking shelves allowing their connection with additional units for extra storage. Each of the shelves can carry 200 pounds. It measures 24.25″D x 37″D x 71.375″H.
• 9618 HD has the same features as the 9524 HD except for the dimensions which is 18″D x 36″W x 73.75″H, and its load bearing capacity of 180 pounds per shelf.

All these models are available in dark gray.

If you live in an area where dust is not much of a problem, then neither should open shelves for storage. Open shelves have the advantage of exposing your stored items to air circulation thus avoiding the possible build up of any unwanted smell, or the accumulation of toxic and hazardous gases in confined spaces. They also keep your items [...]]]>

If you live in an area where dust is not much of a problem, then neither should open shelves for storage. Open shelves have the advantage of exposing your stored items to air circulation thus avoiding the possible build up of any unwanted smell, or the accumulation of toxic and hazardous gases in confined spaces. They also keep your items in open view. This means that if you need an item in the storage, you will immediately know where to look.

A fine example of an open shelf storage system is the Seville Classics SHE18370B Shelving System. This shelving unit is constructed in steel with a chrome finish. It consists of five tiers of shelves supported by four rounded upright poles. Each shelf incorporates four openings in its corners through which the poles are inserted. With the help of cone-shaped plastic sleeves biting into the grooves on the poles and fitting into the shelf’s holes, the shelf is held firmly in place. Because of the design of the cone, the more weight placed on the shelf, at least up to its rated limit, the tighter its grip on the sleeves and the poles.

Since the grooves on the poles are spaced only one inch apart, each shelf can be adjusted in one inch increments allowing you to group bulky items in one layer and smaller ones on the next. The shelves are constructed with a railing surrounding its entire length and width. You have, however, the option of installing the shelves with the rail up to keep your things from falling, or with the rail down to help support the surface of the shelf.

The five tiers of the Seville Classics SHE18370B Shelving System can support a total weight of 500 lbs. It stands 76 inches high, and has a width of 35.5 inches and depth of 18. It comes with a set of wheels for mobility but, at your option, you can replace them with fixed posts.

Constructed out of heavy-duty steel that is powder coated, the wall-mounted Gladiator GearLoft Shelf GAWA45SFTG is strong, durable, and nice-looking.

It has a width of 45 inches and a depth of 20 inches providing 6.25 square feet of storage area. The shelf’s frame is 1.625 inches thick while the shelf itself is made of a metal mesh patterned in a [...]]]>

Constructed out of heavy-duty steel that is powder coated, the wall-mounted Gladiator GearLoft Shelf GAWA45SFTG is strong, durable, and nice-looking.

It has a width of 45 inches and a depth of 20 inches providing 6.25 square feet of storage area. The shelf’s frame is 1.625 inches thick while the shelf itself is made of a metal mesh patterned in a tight weave. Thus, while you can see through the shelf from the bottom if it is mounted high making it easy to identify stored things, the meshes are tight enough to hold small items.

The powder coat finish is colored hammered granite. It is electrostatically bonded and baked to the steel to provide a more effective barrier against rust and corrosion than conventional paint. This makes the steel surface smooth and sleek with no running or sagging.

The GearLoft Shelf is mounted on a wall with two right-angled triangular brackets. These can be installed either below or above the shelf. The brackets are attached to GearWall panels or GearTrack channels which, in turn, are mounted on the wall.

The shelf has a weight capacity of 100 lbs. You can use it to store cans of paint, wax, oil, or other cleaning materials. Bulky items such boxes of holiday decorations can also be loaded on the Gladiator GearLoft Shelf GAWA45SFTG.

Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer that is robust, resilient, and extremely resistant to many types of acids, bases, and chemicals. Because of this feature, it has a wide range of practical applications such as packaging materials, ropes, reusable containers, automotive parts, and storage equipment.

Among the storage equipment constructed out of polypropylene is the Iceberg Open Storage System. This is an [...]]]>

Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer that is robust, resilient, and extremely resistant to many types of acids, bases, and chemicals. Because of this feature, it has a wide range of practical applications such as packaging materials, ropes, reusable containers, automotive parts, and storage equipment.

Among the storage equipment constructed out of polypropylene is the Iceberg Open Storage System. This is an open shelf structure consisting of four solid layers that can each support as much as 75 lbs. if the load is distributed evenly. The shelves are spaced at 16 inches apart providing a space that is large enough to accommodate bulky items.

Heavy-duty upright supports provide stability to the shelves. For additional strength, these interlock with each other resulting in a fixed and unyielding storage equipment even when loaded.

Because the Iceberg Open Storage System is made of polypropylene, it is highly resistant to scratches and dents. It likewise resists stains from chemicals making it easy to clean and maintain. A damp cloth is usually sufficient for cleaning. And because it is impervious to rust, it is virtually indestructible.

This storage system, available either in platinum or charcoal gray, has an over-all height of 54″, width of 32″, and depth of 13″.

Practically everything is stored in the garage. Holiday décor, children’s toys or bikes, garden tools, unused construction materials, and of course carpentry and automotive tools are all kept in there. Except for your car, because there are so many things in the garage, sometimes it is difficult to remember where you stowed something. If you exclusively use closed cabinets, you [...]]]>

Practically everything is stored in the garage. Holiday décor, children’s toys or bikes, garden tools, unused construction materials, and of course carpentry and automotive tools are all kept in there. Except for your car, because there are so many things in the garage, sometimes it is difficult to remember where you stowed something. If you exclusively use closed cabinets, you may have to open every single one of them to find the screwdriver you need. If you are one of those who can’t find the tool they need, it may be time to switch to a Gorilla Rack GR5-3012-5 Storage Rack.

This is an open shelf storage system consisting of five shelves made of strong particle boards sized at 30″ x 12″. The spaces in between them are adjustable allowing you to store both bulky and small items. The shelves are encased in and supported by a steel L-beam which enables each of them to carry up to 250 pounds of load.

The rack’s post is an angle post, the traditional product line of Gorilla Rack, which stands up to 60″. The posts are lined with slots into which the dowels on the shelves’ L-beams are inserted. As these are closely positioned to each other, you are provided with a wide choice when adjusting their height. And you won’t even need tools, or nuts and bolts to reposition them.

The beams and posts are all colored black with a powder coat finish that renders the steel extra resistant to corrosion.

Synthetic resin has steadily gained standing as a material of choice for different kinds of furniture. We see chairs, stools, tables, and shelves made of resin. The reason for this is resin is a low-maintenance material. Cleaning furniture made of resin is a breeze. You only need to wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it clean and shiny. [...]]]>

Synthetic resin has steadily gained standing as a material of choice for different kinds of furniture. We see chairs, stools, tables, and shelves made of resin. The reason for this is resin is a low-maintenance material. Cleaning furniture made of resin is a breeze. You only need to wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it clean and shiny. Unlike wood, it does not rot even when exposed to water or snow; and unlike steel, it does not rust or corrode. And it does not need to be painted every few years.

All these are true of the resin-based Rubbermaid Steel-Reinforced Shelving Unit. Thus, you can expect it to last a lifetime with a minimum of effort. For added strength and support, however, each shelf is reinforced with three steel beams.

Rubbermaid offers two versions of their steel-reinforced shelves. One is the four-shelf version and the other is the five-shelf kind. The former stands at a height of 52 inches while the latter is 68.5 inches tall. The shelves measure 36 inches wide and 18 inches deep. Each of them can carry a load of 200 lbs.

Assembly of the Rubbermaid Steel-Reinforced Shelving Unit is quick and easy as you only need to insert the pole stands into pre-punched holes in the shelves. The poles are sturdy and can easily carry the 800-lb. load of four shelves, or the 1,000-lb. load of five shelves. These stands and shelves are finished in castlerock gray.

The Garage Storage Pro Five-Shelf Storage Unit – Industrial Duty is a storage solution with an open shelf design. It is constructed of heavy-gauge steel and treated particle boards.

The steel is coated with a galvanized finish to make it resistant to rust and corrosion. On top of this, an enamel finish is also baked on the steel for even [...]]]>

The Garage Storage Pro Five-Shelf Storage Unit – Industrial Duty is a storage solution with an open shelf design. It is constructed of heavy-gauge steel and treated particle boards.

The steel is coated with a galvanized finish to make it resistant to rust and corrosion. On top of this, an enamel finish is also baked on the steel for even more rust-protection. These coatings turn the shelf’s frame into a sturdy and glossy set of posts and beams.

Treated particle boards, made of wood chips and bonded with a synthetic resin, are used for the shelves. Combined, the shelves can carry a load of up to 2,400 pounds when evenly distributed among themselves.

The storage unit can be assembled vertically, with the five shelves stacked over each other, or horizontally. In the latter arrangement, you can have three shelves over each other, while the remaining two are joined together. This arrangement is fine if you have a little bit more space in your garage, or if you are not comfortable reaching up to the full height of the shelves for your stored items. After all, the shelves are six feet tall when stacked vertically. Lifting heavy objects to the upper shelves could be difficult. Also, since the length is only three feet with a depth of 1.33 feet, its footprint is only approximately four square feet. This isn’t really going to eat up a lot of space in your garage.