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sylviak 07-17-2012 11:19 AM

New wire shelves
 
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My shed was a mess! Most of it was from stuff I never got unpacked when I moved in because I didn't know where to put it. I had a lot of packaged batting in a couple of baskets that I had stored under my LA frame and I realized some of the other things would fit there if I could find another place for the batting. Then, I remembered someone posting about wire shelving from Lowes that could be attached to the wall. So off I went to Lowes and bought an 8 ft length with the requisite hardware. I got my son to help me put it up and now all my batting is on the shelf! The great thing about this is that the packages are turned so I can look up and see exactly what size and type I have. Then I went through all the unpacked boxes and was able to store a lot of it under the LA frame. Thank you for the tip...whoever you are!!

The first picture shows the mess on the floor. The second shows the batting on the wire shelf. I now have a second wire shelf on the other side which will house plastic boxes for projects, etc.

AuntieD 07-17-2012 01:30 PM

Looks good. I like those shelves.

ksdot417 07-17-2012 06:42 PM

What a great way to keep batting out of the way. I may have to look at some of those shelves.

Pickles 07-17-2012 08:16 PM

Very nice I need some of those shelves, but smaller in length. Your's looks so nice with all your batting
to where you can actually see what you have. Thanks for showing us..

sylviak 07-17-2012 08:54 PM

These come in different lengths and there is even a curved "corner piece". And they aren't expensive. I bought mine at the Lowes in Sherman, TX, and the 8 ft length was under $11. The legs are $2+ apiece and there is a bag of little hangers with screws that can be used in drywall to hang the shelf on before you add the legs. Altogether it was about $22. It takes two people and a level to put it up, but it isn't difficult.

laralea 07-18-2012 03:32 AM

I see the wire shelving at Habitat Restores often.

Scakes 07-18-2012 04:10 AM

Looks very nice. Thanks for sharing.

My sewing room is a converted attic and it has those slanted walls. Sure wish I had room for shelves like this.

Pieces2 07-18-2012 05:05 AM

When floor space is a premium, always go vertical. These shelves ar also great for fabric.

mighty 07-18-2012 09:47 AM

Great job!!!!

craftybear 07-18-2012 10:45 AM

Love your shelf, so nice to get things nice and organized, so happy for you.

jojosnana 07-18-2012 11:06 AM

ah doesn't it feel great to make some progress in the process of organization.......I keep trying to take baby steps.

Latrinka 07-18-2012 06:02 PM

Great way to get organized! Looks nice too!

Monika 07-18-2012 06:45 PM

Looks good!

Jingle 07-19-2012 06:29 PM

Looks great, I have three closets with those shelves in them and storing more in a shed. In hopes of using them later.

fleurdelisquilts.com 07-23-2012 06:54 PM

Liking those shelves. I bet it's just a matter of time before you have them going all around the room! That's what I'm thinking, anyway.

beckyj 03-29-2017 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by Scakes (Post 5374462)
Looks very nice. Thanks for sharing.

My sewing room is a converted attic and it has those slanted walls. Sure wish I had room for shelves like this.

I hang shelves in my attic sewing room and just watch out it's not in walk area. High enough to use and near side or above tables not blocking view

cashs_mom 03-29-2017 02:07 PM


Originally Posted by Pieces2 (Post 5374641)
When floor space is a premium, always go vertical. These shelves ar also great for fabric.

I have 2 walls of shelves with fabric on it. It does help to give me more floor space.

QuiltnNan 03-29-2017 02:59 PM

great organization

tranum 03-30-2017 09:55 AM


Originally Posted by laralea (Post 5374369)
I see the wire shelving at Habitat Restores often.

I drove by a garage sale and noticed wire shelves laying on driveway. Bought the whole bunch for $2.00


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