Best tool utility shelves according to redditors

Get some good shelving racks. The kind rated for a couple thousand pounds. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sandusky-5-Shelf-Shelving-4000lbs-Capacity/dp/B019F7P2QU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487619803&sr=8-1&keywords=Edsal%2Bshelving&th=1

AVOID those wire shelves that use the shitty little black plastic pieces to attach the shelves it to the poles. The plastic breaks and the shelves fall, and they're just terrible. I'm talking about this kind:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B018YLFJX4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487619726&sr=8-5&keywords=Wire+shelf+rack

/u/thelastquesadilla/ suggested a workbench too, I second that. Very useful. You may also take the opportunity to get a decent crash cart set up if you don't already have one.

Also, peg board. Why? wrap your wires up and hang them on it. No more boxes full of tangled power cords, and network cables.

Yep. I started to accrue a death pile myself and bought one of these which should be delivered Monday. Honestly can't wait to get this crap organized that's been cluttering my apartment floors for weeks.

I've had the shelf unit sitting in a box for a while. With my wife out of town, it's time to get stuff done around the house.

AmazonBasics 4-Shelf Shelving... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0727YYPR2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Unfortunately the liners have gone up in price:

TRINITY TBF-LINERS01-3614 Shelf... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007Y6JJGY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

If you're going to build your own C&C, look into purchasing grid shelving pieces:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Cube-Storage-Shelves-Black/dp/B0735CKD6R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2YBR4Y0MRE9SJ&keywords=grid+shelves&qid=1564848724&s=gateway&sprefix=grid+shel%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-3

It's a lot cheaper to go this route. If the connector pieces are giving you troubles, use zipties. For the coroplast, you may be able to find it at your local big box store or try a local sign company (sometimes they'll even have a piece they can sell to you for a discount because it was used as a sign and is no longer needed). Check out YT on videos on how to cut the coroplast to make it work at the bottom of your cage.

Lastly, remember that building your own cage may take a few weeks to get it exactly the way you want it. If you are concerned that Spiro isn't getting enough move around time, just give him extra floor time so he can get the exercise he needs.

Here is my current (year-round) setup! I moved into a new apartment with only north and west facing windows, and nothing was getting enough light. So recently I upgraded my setup.

• [Shelf] (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Chrome/dp/B01M0XLTT5)
  
  
• Lights
  
  
• Timer
  
  I have the lights on for about 12 hours a day.
  
  I used to have a clamp lamp with CFL, and that worked for a bit, but I was trying to squeeze too many plants under it so they started to get etiolated. In comparison, these lights are amazing. You can see that some of the plants were etiolated but are now growing compactly!

Just built custom with these shelving sections.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0735GRJXY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you here you go highly recommend it

UK version

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00MHP16DQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

US version

https://www.amazon.com/Kinbor-Multifunctional-Bathroom-Kitchen-Utility/dp/B07582YYZM/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=bamboo+plant+stand&qid=1563309947&s=gateway&sr=8-15

I have the following setup:

• Amazon 3-shelf Shelving Unit
  
• Hydrofarm Agrobrite T5 2ft 4 tube Grow Light for the top shelf
  
• DuroLux T5 2ft 2 tube Grow Light for the bottom shelf
  
  My succulents are in terra cotta pots on the shelves, but the light is strong enough to cover a number of other non-succulent plants in the surrounding area that are fine with indirect lighting. The lights supplement sunlight from a north facing window.

Well they sell a rack of shelves than can be used for networking, I brought 2 or these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07281KYSS/

Put them in the garage, found all my kit fitted on one set, so the wife commandeered the other set for all her toys (no not that sort of toy... Her ridiculously complicated mixer that seems to do everything, but never get used)

The blumats have a 30gal resevoir with a pH controller. This has basically cut my weekly work in half. I just top off the res every couple weeks.

That's a 3x3 tray, so that leaves 6 inches on all sides for some pavers to hold up those shelves. I use a transfer pump and wand to feed from 5gal buckets and then pump the runoff out of the tray back into a bucket for reuse outside for my strawberries.

Edit: Here's what it looks like from above

They are a great pets, and they force more vegetables into your life!

1. Yes! In some countries its actually considered animal cruelty to only have one pig.. It is mainly because they are prey animals and having a pair is the only way to maintain a sense of safety that allows them to get comfortable in the enviroment, thats why if youve had a pair for a long time and one dies the living one usually will do ok with just a ton of attention and love from the owner.

2. They do not "need" them. That said remember pigs are prey animals and they WILL attempt to hide all sickness/injury from you, so they dont get eaten.

3. Here are a few things I didnt know right away..

• They need hay to help digest by breaking up food in the stomach. They have no limit on how much hay they can eat.
  
• They are one of the only other animals that can get scurvy from a lack of vitamin C like humans. Putting it in the water bottle is only ok if you change the water daily, and thats a big waste. So I gave mine a dab on some cucumber as a treat and they loved it! You should also look for a pellet brand that has vitamin C in it to help supplement.
  
• If you want to potty train them keep in mind they are bashful and would rather do the business under cover(warning they will eat there own poop sometimes, to digest it twice..). Also using some soiled paper scraps from the last cage cleaning when placing new bedding down is a good way at the beginning to help show them were the poop area is.
  
• Save yourself a huge headache and get two from the same group at the same time. Introducing pigs from different groups can work but it can also turn into a headache quickly if they dont hit it off.
  
• Pigs have a very interesting diet.. They cannot eat iceberg lettuce because it has to much water in it. Red/Green/Romaine will be your base and things like spinach/brocoli/carrots/green peppers/berries/grapes/etc.. will be your once/twice a week treat depending on what the pigs like. They will also need daily rations of hay and pellets. Bringing in an occasional handful of wild grass is also a nice treat from time to time, just try to be sure its not sprayed with anything.. It can stack up quick so try to use food you would also eat haha!
  
• Guinea pigs can be loud when they are happy and annoying when they are hungry.. Be ready for a fuzzie chirper!
  
• They also poo and pee ALOT.. so be ready to do half week poop scoops and once a week full cage cleans if you wanna keep the "farm" smell at bay.. Its a great way to use old clothes though, get a few washes and when they get to bad just toss them in the trash! Fleece blankets make a great top layer for both being easily cleaned and pretty absorbable.
  
• Making a cage is as easy as getting a grid shelves from basically any store that sells home goods. Some zip ties, and some coroplast from anywere that makes signs. You wont regret making one yourself as the cages you can buy are more suited as travel cages and are usually not big enough for a pig let alone two to be happy. Also note that pigs will prefer to be as close to hip/chest level as possible so they can see whats going on/not feel the ground vibrate every time you walk(they are totally fine on the ground though, just more skittish).
  
• When you are settling one in it helps to let it smell your hand while doing other things like giving hay, treats, pets, or even just leaving it in the cage doing nothing. You want the pigs to associate your smell with more than just being picked up. It will also take awhile for this to happen they are very nervous by nature and take awhile to get use to new situations.
  
• They sleep with eyes open.. Yep.. Thats to help with the not being eaten thing.. Eventually when they get comfortable they will start sleeping with eyes closed, thats when you know they really feel safe.
  
• The ideal temperature for pigs is 65-75 degrees. They dont do well with prolonged direct sunlight or humidity. But they do enjoy sunshine!
  
• Guinea Pigs can see color! It helps to maintain mental stimulation by occasionally changing the colors around the cage a bit.. Youd get bored living in the same room your whole life wouldn't you?
  
• They need outside of cage time at least once a week, but ideally whenever you get a chance. This time can be them just running around in circles in a slightly bigger and more open space with you monitoring and having made the space safe. Or it could be the pig being bundled up in a blanket while you watch a show or something on the couch. All that matters is the pig is outside of the cage and you are interacting with it! The key though is to listen to when they are ready to go back.. Like I said they are bashfull by nature and do want to poop/pee on you and or out in the open. They will attempt to make it known via uncomfortable shifting and tiny squeaks.. Like a kid that has to pee.. If you miss the signs, well.. They tried! It is also usually a good point for outside time to end.
  
  edit A few more thing i remembered..
  
  
• Make sure you get two of everything so there is less reason to fight.. two houses two food bowls, two water bottles..
  
• Pigs need something made of wood, be it toy or house to chew on occasionally to help keep teeth growth at bay.
  
• Trimming nails can be a pain in the butt.. It HAS to be done though so make sure you look into how its done before trying. When in doubt use a flashlight to help find were the quip ends and the nail starts so you dont cut to deep. If you do cut deep, dont panic! Use cornstarch to stop the bleeding as it wont hurt them if they eat it off later.
  
• When washing(rarely!) make sure you dont get water on the head/in the ears as it can lead to serious problems for the pig.
  
• The grossest thing I learned is as pigs get really old they can get clogged butts from soft poop+weak butt muscles from age.. So.. Thats a fun one to look forward to!
  
  Wow jeez... Im sure there is more but at this point i dont wanna get auto mod banned for spam or something haha.. Good luck!

What's the weight limit on those shelves? With a single sawdust bag or straw bucket weighing so much I ended up going for this shelf, rated at 350lbs/158kg per shelf, with this cover. The top two shelves on the inside have an additional layer of plastic sheeting to use as a high humidity fruiting chamber, and when I buy another shelf the whole thing will serve as one. The only drawback to it is that straw bags are too bulky, but I've got six sawdust colonies/two straw buckets/a log/a dozen or so grain spawns/two LCs/my agar stuff and still have like 40% of the space left.

A lot of us made mistakes starting out, but what's important is we learn from our mistakes, take the advice given, and improve the quality of life for our little buddies. I also understand having too small a space for a really big tank, but a 5g or even a 5.5g is really NOT that big... as reference, I originally had 3.5g tanks (the TopFin Enchant) for my bois with lots of water quality maintenance, but recently switched over to 5.5g tanks (TopFin Essentials kit) which fit in the EXACT same places the old 3.5g tanks fit (after doing a bit of cleaning and moving of stuff that didn't actually need to be there on the tabletop or simply sliding them over a bit). The tanks are just a bit more longer, around 16 inches long, but if you think about it, that's really not that bad and will fit fine on most nightstands or side-tables / end-tables or whatnot. I actually wish I had made the switch sooner. I see a NOTICEABLE difference in how much more active my bettas are now with the slightly larger tanks, even though they were quite active in the 3.5g tanks.

Do keep in mind that a filled 5g tank will weigh around 40 lb, and a 5.5g will weigh around 45 lb, so whatever you choose to keep them on should be able to support that amount of weight without collapsing (don't let that discourage you from getting the proper size tank though, just make sure to find sturdy furniture to keep them on :) and all will be well).

Here's some possible sturdy yet small shelfs/tables which will fit a 5.5g tank:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B01LWP8AL2/ (it says each shelf can support up to 250 lb). The only thing I would add (although optional, but would provide better support for the tank) is a sturdy but thin plank of wood to the top shelf surface for the tank to sit on top.

https://www.amazon.com/RooLee-Tables-Living-Vintage-Storage/dp/B07LC9F89R (another option that looks very sturdy, and would be amazing as a 5.5g aquarium stand, but costs more)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TLLSN5R/ (somewhat costly but looks great and sturdy)

https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Vintage-Assembly-Furniture-ULET41X/dp/B074WNTK3Q/

• Sturdy & durable: Made of angle iron, the structure is solid and stable; coated with veneer, the Top surface is waterproof and wear- resistant; Simple yet practical
  
• Product Size: 17. 7”L x 17. 7”W x 21. 6”H, fits in an entryway, next to sofa; especially in small places, handy Furniture
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Sandusky-WS201232-B-Industrial-Welded-Shelving/dp/B00G2688AU/
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Winsome-Wood-20218-Claire-Accent/dp/B000NPSGPS/ <--cheap yet good /sturdy according to reviews.
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Sauder-419229-Canal-Street-Table/dp/B01DASJ3JM/
  
  https://www.amazon.com/OROPY-Vintage-Storage-Shelves-Nightstand/dp/B07RGYVGQX 【 2 Tier Storage Shelves 】Product Size: 19.58’’ x 11.81’’ x 19.58’’ (LxWxH). 2-tier shelves made of rustic MDF boards create large storage and display space.【 Durable Iron Frame 】Crafted of strong iron frame, heavy duty and max weight loading capacity is more than 100 lbs. Coated with eco-friendly black matt paint. Rust-proof and long service life.
  
  ​
  
  Here's my 5.5g tanks with my anger-bois:
  
  https://i.imgur.com/x7VLj4l.mp4
  
  https://i.imgur.com/ty9t3RJ.mp4

Its this kind of metal shelving.

Depending on the space you have, you can look at something like this. They come in all sizes. It's what I use for mine and love it.

AmazonBasics 5-Shelf Shelving Unit - Chrome https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01M0A4B9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_g7Y3CbBGHGPXH

Here is where I store my candles and empty jars. I just moved and am so excited to have a candle room. I’m still organizing it, but I’m happy with what I have so far!

I bought the clear boxes from Target, which hold 14 candles. I bought the black storage rack from Amazon. The gray utility storage cabinet was also an Amazon purchase from 6 years ago, so I don’t have a current link.

No pictures of the shipping storage yet, like bubble mailers, boxes, tissue, etc. I also have a small closet full of my FOs and candle making supplies.

Hope that gives you storage ideas!

Looks decent. I had same situation, just ended up going with one of those wire metal kitchen racks on rollers. Like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Casters-Black/dp/B071DZHLXH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?gclid=Cj0KCQjwr-_tBRCMARIsAN413WTJDZmbqeP3E6vIgtNvpF7MzU7OGxbnJmemzRtM3wv79CSL9w9DnpgaAnr0EALw_wcB&hvadid=232534206934&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9000986&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4323784516250022491&hvtargid=kwd-297897586265&hydadcr=27176_9609717&keywords=kitchen+wire+rack&qid=1572639702&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXNlNUUjVNOFlQN00mZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1Njg5NzgyVTZXSlg3SDdKTjFGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxNzk2NDBXMEtRODlZNEg2OU8md2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

See for yourself.

Assuming you order ~10 shelves, the shipping alone is over $100. For what are fairly basic, horizontal shelving units. A lot of shops would prefer slanted shelves, which cost more than triple per unit (but which Amazon Business would ship free of charge, lucky you!)

When our owner opened shop, he spent nearly $1000 dollars on shelving alone. You wouldn't expect it to be so pricey.

I bought a 3-tiered shelf and two growlights (2ft T5 24W 2000 lumen). The kit is great and came with everything needed to hang it easily on the shelf. This setup is in my sunroom which gets direct sunlight part of the day and a lot of bright indirect sunlight the rest of the day. Regardless my plants become etiolated if not directly by the window. Also all the colorful succulents I got have reverted back to green which I hope I can fix by incorporating grow lights.

My question is should I use two growlights or is one 2ft bulb enough for the shelf which is roughly 1ft x2ft? Also should I lower the amount of time I have the grow lights on since this room gets natural light? Please let me know if I should change anything. Thank you!

Do you have space for a shelf? I got a wire shelf off of Amazon. Here.

I seem to always struggle to keep my plants alive during the winter because of lighting. Last year I had some of them on a windowsill that did not get direct sunlight and the rest of them on top of a bookshelf with one lamp with a 6500K 30 watt bulb. It was not enough, and there were casualties :(

This year I sprung for one of those basic metal utility shelves, specifically this one. So I have some plants on each shelf with about 4-6 inches of room between each plant and the shelf above the plant. With not much room, I need some lights that won't heat up very much. I'm also on a tight budget. Would these work?

1. If you're getting two, not an issue. If you just get one, make sure to have plenty of toys it likes to play with on its own.
   
   
2. My cats haven't ever gone after my cables. Once in a while they'll take a nip at one but they've never even left tooth marks. May vary by cat. I used to have a rabbit though and she chewed through everything. They make cable covers you can find at pet stores and online (try to get the unscented ones as the scented ones are offensive to people as well as animals). If you have an area with a lot of cords (desk, tv area) you may want to temporarily fence it off (more on that later).
   
   
3. You don't need a huge one to start out with. Basically any one from the pet store will do. Ask the breeder what kind of litter they're using and start out with that kind. Usually for two cats you want at least two litter boxes. Most people keep them in the bathroom.
   
   
4. TOYS. MANY TOYS. Cat teasers/cat dancers, feather toys, the thing that's a captive ball on a track, sparkle balls, kicker toys, etc. Also of course scratchers - I'd get a flat cardboard scratcher (they're on amazon for like $5 as an add-on item) and also a tall sisal post, just so you can see which one they like more, then buy more of that kind.
   
   Health and grooming-wise - nail clippers, pet shampoo, a blow-dryer if you don't have one (it's best to blow-dry them after bathing them), pet-safe wet wipes, tiny kitty toothbrushes and pet toothpaste, metal grooming comb, flea comb (not for fleas, just because their fur is so fine it really does a better job imo than the regular comb), Revolution for flea and heartworm treatment (you get it from your vet, so when you take them in right after you get them be sure to ask about it).
   
   A baby gate if you have anywhere you need to keep them confined. Be aware that they'll initially be small enough to go through the pet gates with the vertical slats, so a grid gate works better.
   
   Fencing supplies if there is anything you may need to fence off until you have a handle on the cats' behavior - cords, under the bed, etc. So what you do is you get zip ties and wire storage crates like these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0735CKD6R/ and then instead of using the corner clips to make cubes, you just zip tie them together into a fence. You can use command hooks to attach the fence where you need it to go. It's not attractive but it's good for a temporary solution.
   
   5 Five. (WHY does it keep starting me back at 1? Is there a secret to making the list continue with 5?) Kids like to do a lot of things to pets that pets don't necessarily want done to them. Ragdolls are very docile and won't fight back, but they may start to become unhappy and hide a lot or be unsociable. I've seen plenty of Ragdolls returned to the breeder or given up for adoption for this reason. Most cats will give a good whack if someone for instance pulls their tail, but a Ragdoll won't. It's a benefit in many ways but if you have a situation where the cat is getting harassed it's very distressing to the cat since they don't know how to respond. The only time my older cat has ever hissed or growled at me was when his leg was injured, and he's never hit or scratched me, and my kitten has only hissed and hit me (claws in) when I trimmed his claws and nipped the quick. So you need to be really on top of helping your child understand the cats' personal space and body language and learning to interact with them in ways that are not overwhelming and scary to the cats.
   
   Fortunately, Ragdolls are people-loving and very social, so it'll be easy to have your daughter play with cat dancers, throw balls for them, etc, and pet and cuddle them and interact a lot with them. And mine are both totally fine with wearing clothes - the kitten ripped his tshirt off the first time I put it on him but all this weekend I had him in a pumpkin costume and he was fine with it. So you might want to pick up some small cat clothes if that is something that would delight your daughter. They're not too into hats but shirts without sleeves are great.

The shelves are just standard units, rated to 350lb per shelf.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYBQXRH/

That's a 37g tank, water is 8lb to the gallon, so about 300lb.

http://www.aquariumdimensions.com

https://i.imgur.com/V4ZkQq8.jpg

Pretty easy and straight forward. Very easy to set up. I had built a wood rack but felt this would be easier and more upgradable. It takes up very little room and it adjustable without cutting a single thing! Just check the dimensions for what will suit your needs. Mine is 36" wide and accommodates 2x systems on top and possibly 2x more systems on the bottom. Here are some links for the part links below. I went with the black one since it had a lower chance of conductivity. I made sure to put some fitting cardboard under the mobo just in case. I used twisty ties to hold the cards up which worked great. Could use some thing Zip-Ties if you know how you want it and can leave it. I had to move mine around a bit so the twisty ties were easier.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B018YLFJX4/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-4&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Layer-Shelf-Adjustable-Steel-Shelving/dp/B01G4N8JOU/ref=sr_1_9?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-9&keywords=Wire%2Brack&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Sandusky-WS241430-Shelving-Height-Shelves/dp/B078MKDZGZ/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-8&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Supreme-Shelving-Adjustable-Leveling/dp/B004BDP69M/ref=sr_1_12?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-12&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Adjustable-Shelving-Shelves-Leveling/dp/B004BDP692/ref=sr_1_18?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-18&keywords=Wire+rack

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Wheels/dp/B01LZAV8KH/ref=sr_1_16?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1518741579&sr=1-16&keywords=Wire+rack

Do you mean like this ?

Actually this post got me thinking and now I’m thinking of doing this along the back window with a rolling cart in front. I think that will be a great use of space!

I use those plastic interlocking ones like these but I got mine at costco for cheaper.

Downside is that you can't change the height of the shelves. I also use bins stacked up, and move them around a lot.

That second one you linked is for display, not storage, and will collapse under heavy weight. My shelving is rated for 500 lbs per unit.

I actually found this on Amazon for just under $20, and it will safely hold two 10-gallon tanks with rocks. I’ll buy it soon if I can find space for it!

\^ This is a better cart than what we use, but if you need something that you can pack down flat, wire carts are ok. (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Wheels/dp/B01LZAV8KH/)

It has been a few years but I think this is it.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Chrome/dp/B01M0XLTT5/ref=sr_1_19_sspa?keywords=wire+rack+shelf&qid=1562093960&s=gateway&sr=8-19-spons&psc=1

AmazonBasics 4 Cube Wire Storage Shelves - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0735CKD6R?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Best shelving rack for two 20g long? Thinking about this but maybe the 4 shelf version https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B018YLFJX4?th=1

Something like this might help add some lower storage:

AmazonBasics 4 Cube Wire Storage Shelves - Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0735CKD6R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_prGCCbB58KJ64

Or use something like these stackable crates:

http://www.spacesavers.com/Storage/Plastic-Storage-Crates

Using a basket muzzle can end up causing them to hurt themselves in an attempt to remove it. They can’t properly drink water (I’ve had to use them before) regardless of what’s marketed. It will also cause damage to their snout if you use it long term (like their fur falling off where it constantly rubs on them).

I’m not sure if this will work, but what about getting a play pen type thing for your dog? If they’re small I’d suggest using the cube wire storage shelf to make a play pen. You can find a lot of videos on YouTube for ideas and use a cheap mat under it to prevent damage to your floor.

Also a tiered dog is a good dog. Make sure you’re properly exercising them. When I had my German shepherd with me he’d need a 4 hour walk almost everyday. I have a yorkie that gets two one hour walk a day. If the German shepherd wasn’t properly walked then he’d become extremely destructive. For a large dog, have you tried using a spare room if available?

I’d also make sure they have stuff to entertain themselves like antler chews, chew toys (Kong’s with peanut butter inside, etc. Sometimes it helps to leave a radio or tv on. A sterile environment may put them on edge. When you’re home start leaving them in an area alone and slowly increase the time. Start with 5 minutes and build up.

As a seller I make sure I am fully stocked and organized with all the appropriate packaging so when I do make a sale I can quickly wrap it and mail it out. I purchased all of my supplies from Amazon! I use pink tissues paper, patterned poly mailers and thank you cards from Amazon and they basically have paid for themselves. I also purchased a shelving unit from amazon that I have all my tissue and boxes and mailers stocked on to keep everything organized! I just like to have my items folded and wrapped in tissue to keep them protected and I think a thank you note is a very sweet and easy gesture. I also buy on Poshmark and am sometimes a bit grossed out when I receive an item that is not wrapped in tissue or wrapping at all and I receive it all wrinkled. I constantly order clothing online and most retailers always wrap the items inside the poly mailers, I just think of it as standard. Hope this helps!

Tissue- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMD8TSA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you cards- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0717BGJHJ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_8?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0717BGJHJ

Poly Mailers- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BTKM45M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shelving Unit-https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0XLTT5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have all rack servers, but I'd imagine many are storing towers on metal shelves.

coroplast walls is what it sounds like you need. i use these wire shelves for daphne's cage and have added 10 inch walls to prevent her from climbing out. here is a picture of what my setup basically looks like

• First thing first, you can hang all of your pot and pans from the ceiling. Something like:
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Sorbus-Rack-Ceiling-Hooks-Multi-Purpose/dp/B07D4RDCMB
  
• This would free up A LOT of cabinet space for storage of items that can't be hung.
  
  
  
• Next, You could use sticky hooks to hang your various range use utensils(Gloves, Spatulas, tongs, etc) above your range. Something like:
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Command-Decorate-eCommerce-packaging-GP001-9NA/dp/B0751RPD3V
  
• This would free up some additional drawer space.
  
  
  
• It looks like you are probably doing meal prep on the left side of the second picture. If so, your spices could go on the edge of the counter there.
  
• Your appliances could go in that thing all the way to the left in the second picture OR you could put a rack over to the right of your countertops in that first pic to hold them. Something like this:
  
• https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B01LWP8AL2

It's a bunch of sets of these wire storage things. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Cube-Wire-Storage-Shelves/dp/B0735CKD6R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2ANC2Z91OT891&keywords=wire+cube+storage&qid=1556678618&s=gateway&sprefix=Wire+cube+%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-3 I assembled it in the configuration I wanted, then made a tray out of coroplast.

The R510 was designed for high density. I have the 12 bay version with the 2 internal 2.5 ssd's only using 6 drive bays and its pretty quiet. I stuck a few L5506's in it and its quieter then my T610 with no drives. As for racks. I purchased one of these from amazon. I put my tower servers on the bottom shelf and put my rack servers on the upper ones.

I recently had to introduce a senior cat to my 3 other cats. What I did was I made door out of these
https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Cube-Wire-Storage-Shelves/dp/B0735GRJXY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535807665&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=cube+storage&psc=1

Then I just kept my new cat in my spare bedroom with the metal wire door separating them so they could all see eachother and every second day I would switch them so new car was free to roam and old cats were in the spare room, still with the metal wire door. Didn't take long for my new cats to get bored of sitting at the door watching and they eventually stopped caring.

Fyi if your doing this for a kitten make sure you use something with small enough holes the kitten can't get through

Yep they are great for like storing some stuff in your closet. Using them as warehouse shelving not so much. also putting that many together would be a huge pain in the ass.

For reference here they are on amazon

I got mine at Home Depot. It was around $100.

Here is a smaller one from Amazon

OPULENT SYSTEMS 24"x24"x48"... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNQXMRT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


AmazonBasics 3-Shelf Shelving... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZAV8KH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


BaoGuai Reptile Mister... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLFC8X4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


BYB - 150W 110V Ceramic Infrared... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFNZ59Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Simple Deluxe Clamp Lamp Light... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E9IY6US?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Inkbird Digital Pre-Wired Outlet... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FQKXRXA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

AmazonBasics 5-Shelf Shelving Storage Unit, Metal Organizer Wire Rack, Chrome Silver (36L x 14W x 72H) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0A4B9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Iy-2Db25EABYH

They are pretty reasonably priced too. Easy to assemble too.

These shelves are shit. Never buy those - they're worthless.

I can't believe somebody actually used these in a warehouse setting.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B01LYBQXRH/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520652608&sr=8-3&keywords=storage+racks&dpID=414jGl7GJTL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

That it? any downsides to them?

Finally broke down and just ordered this thing instead. Rated for 1750lbs and it can hold the rest of my AV gear too. Thank you for talking me out of doing something dumb! Haha
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018YLFJX4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_-2OUAbH0JJCA5

these shelves are great

Get one of these and put your appliances on it.

I’m the same way with my spare bedroom now, it’s my office/bun room.

The setup I have is about 5’x7’ of the grid shelves with an outdoor carpet as the floor over a plastic sheet. The sheet is big enough to cover two walls since my buns pen in in the corner. The sheet also covers my apt carpet so I know theirs not gonna be any any bunny messes on it.

Probably this. It's only rated for 1750 overall, but that's only a difference of 10 lbs per shelf.

We bought a tall rack (like this) to house the terrarium for our beardie, but we also have a ball python, so we needed some extra space. We keep the bugs on the top most rack. We mostly feed dubia roaches, so there is a lot less noise. We do however have a cricket keeper similar to the one you are describing and have kept small to large crickets in there with none escaping on their own. However, I've had several escape while getting them out to feed and didn't realize they escaped until later.

As far as taking the remaining insects out of the tank - we never really did find a solve for this while feeding in the tank. It was always a pain to get all of the tank decorations out to find them all. What we did end up doing was purchasing a long shallow plastic tote to feed her in. We lined it with the same carpet that is in her tank (for traction). It took her a couple of days to get used to being fed outside of her enclosure, but she eventually got the idea and has not problem eating in it. I'm sure people have some comments about feeding outside the enclosure, but it works for us and it makes the clean up go so smoothly.

Home Depot's $16 lakos fans will do the trick: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-20-in-3-Speed-Box-Fan-3733/100405665 been using this with 3 rights at the same time and works great. I mount the rights on an amazon metal shelf: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0XLTT5/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505303915&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=shelving&dpPl=1&dpID=514ocr%2BzNML&ref=plSrch

I like the 2 AmazonBasics 5-Shelf Shelving Units https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018YLFJX4?psc=1 I got for my games. I wouldn't say they're "nice" looking, but they're sturdy, hold about 50 games each, and the shelves are modular so you can alter the height of them. I have the first shelf a bit higher than all the others to store Gloomhaven and TI4 and other big-box games on the carpet, for example.

Here's a link to the shelf: http://amzn.com/B018YLFJX4

If you dont care about wheels or a "chopping board", and can wait 4-5 months for dirt cheap
or the one with wheels, a chopping board, a pull out rack, and hooks for utensils, and is in stock now, but more expensive
or you can just search microwave cart

Getting 10"x15" bags for around $0.10-$0.12 a piece shipped is really nice. That is as big as you can go in the VP215.

This is the "base" chamber model. Unfortunately it has a dry piston engine which can wear out faster and does need to cool down. Pros: it is cheaper and weighs only 46 lbs and requires no maintenance. Cons: can't replace motor parts and it draws slightly less vacuum, it is fairly loud and might require cool down time due to the motor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqyjdfHh03c

I think this is about the cheapest place for it. https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ary-vacmaster-vp112s-chamber-vacuum-sealer/120VMASVP112.html

I have the VP215 which is the base home commercial unit. The same website linked above usually has the best price on it. Pros are you can replace parts that break, it even comes with the items to repair the seal bar if it burns out or breaks. Seal bar on a foodsaver breaks you have to buy an entire new sealer. It uses an oil pump which draws a higher vacuum and is a lot quieter than food savers and the 112S model.

The cons are it is a heavy unit. It weighs 84 lbs and needs 2 feet of height to fully lift the lid. The oil in the pump also needs to be changed after the first 25 bags or so to get manufacturing crap out and then every 600-800 bags thereafter.

To get around the weight I ordered a small rolling cart from amazon. This is it, cheap and the perfect size. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Wheels/dp/B01LZAV8KH I suggest putting a thin piece of plywood or a sheet of cardboard on the top shelf to support the feet of the unit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6OrseotfRw

There are of course other brands out there, but these are the ones I researched and know about.

If you are able/allowed, you could install pull out basket/"drawers". I use a coat closet for my pantry now and have a big lightweight plastic basket on the highest shelf storing seldom used paper good items. I also have some modular stacking basket shelf units because the coat closet only had the one upper shelf. (Like this, this, and this.)

I used to have a fixed pantry like yours though, and I mostly organized via baskets (see above), Rubbermaid dry storage, and things like this and this. Plastic bags and foil and stuff, I kept on a skinny laundry/pantry cart tucked in a weird nook in my kitchen. Now I keep those in a cabinet I don't have another use for.

I also have a few organizing basket things from IKEA, look online at their storage systems. Fixed pantries can be hard, get out your measuring tape and good luck!

I got this shelf and these lights. I used the zip ties to attach them to the shelves, and put the top one on the ceiling above the shelf with the sticky pads, it also comes with screws.

The shelving like this is very sturdy. It would definitely hold up to lots of jars.

Get something like this

premanufactured shelving units (as opposed to building your own). what brands / models can you vouch for? I've searched r/flipping's history for this question and couldn't find much.

I like this quality, but I like this price.

I used this painters tarp. Fits perfect with no cutting. Shelf is an Amazon Basics was $10 cheaper to buy the one with the casters as opposed to without. Velcro holds the sides together for easy access

I use wire squares around areas with cords to keep Marble from chomping them , but if you're living with escape artist bunnies they probably figured out they can jump over things.

Did something change recently in the home environment? Marble goes insane when the seasons shift until we get the thermostat adjusted back to where he wants it. Are they kept in a room where there's usually a person present?

First thing to resolve would be how they're escaping their pen. If you put them in the pen during the day do they try to stage a jail break so you can see how they're getting out?

I like adjustable metal shelves like these . it can be one big shelf or two little shelves or whatever you please and lets lots of light thru. they're super easy to find secondhand or for cheap from amazon/target/literally anywhere

Not sure if this is an option for you but I have limited storage space in kitchen so I got something like this (they have different sizes) and I got large containers with lids to insert into some of the shelves, inside the containers you can store the glass containers.

So I'm in a 400 sq ft apartment, too.

I have a Fluval Spec V and an Imagitarium Pro (Petco brand) 3.7g. I keep the Spec V on this, which has its own dedicated part of the room, and the Imagitarium on this, which squeezed in nicely at my bedside. I think I could probably fit a 10 gallon on top of the wire shelves. Oh, and having shelves is nice because you can store aquarium supplies and other junk underneath your tank :D

Some additional advice you didn't ask for: If you're also living in 400 sq ft I assume you may be a broke student/freshly minted graduate and you may have tons of particleboard furniture. Think carefully before putting aquariums on that. A little water creeping under the veneer will make it swell a lot, severely compromising the integrity of the thing, and they're not terribly strong to begin with (an aquarium weighs roughly 10 lbs per gallon, check your maximum bearing loads!). Solid wood, strong plastic, or metal are the ways to go.

This was off of a Chinese shopping site but it's basically this: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Chrome/dp/B01M0A4B9M/

Would keeping a PC on a chrome cart cause any issues? I need my PC to be semi-mobile and I'm looking at something like this.

I was thinking something like that, but was concerned with how much detergent weighs. I didn't look up the weight rating until just now: https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Casters-Black/dp/B071DZHLXH 88 pounds per shelf, I think that would work.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Chrome/dp/B00NUS53CY

“Just Airflow” huh? I call BS, look at this
Perfect Airflow and nothing else.

Can you set up a small rack/storage shelves? Most gear will fit on there and you can use hangers on them too.

E.g.,
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Chrome/dp/B01M0XLTT5/

Return it and buy one if these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWP8AL2/

Similar size, slightly cheaper, and WAY stronger.

These are pretty great. Plus you can split it in half and have two stands!

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-4-Shelf-Shelving-Casters-Black/dp/B07281KYSS/ref=asc_df_B07281KYSS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216574000717&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10657525500704660913&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011704&hvtargid=pla-370635931911&psc=1

Edit: these are cheaper and pretty awesome for plants. You can even get rack Matt’s to put on the shelves. They are also available on Amazon. Cheap and quick shipping!

I ordered them on Amazon

AmazonBasics 5-Shelf Shelving Unit - Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0A4B9M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Dj8PBbKZNNSTB

I installed a shelf i got off amazon as you see in the picture

Shelf:
AmazonBasics 4-Shelf Shelving... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0727YYPR2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Light:

FECiDA 2-Pack COB LED Plant Grow... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TL9VFD4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pulleys:
VIPARSPECTRA 2 Pair of 1/8 inch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010PYWCX8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have 2 lights but it looks like i only need to use 1 right?

Also should i leave the plants in their bins?

Any recommendations for an large enclosed greenhouse cover i can use instead of inidividual bins?

Is the light too close to the plants?

Can you find something like this?

You customize it to the space you have

https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-Cube-Wire-Storage-Shelves/dp/B0735GRJXY

The fence kind of looks like this wire shelving unit that you can assemble to your liking.

How many and how big are the cactus you're talking about here? Because I have this 300W light, the only light my plants get, and they're doing amazing with wonderful stress coloring. I only have one 2x1 ft metal shelf with the light sitting on top and the second shelf full of my plants.

The Philzon looks like a wonderful growlight, too! Really powerful. And for that price? like damn! I'd go with that one.

The shelving unit was an open-box purchase from Craigslist but it was similar to this:


6 Tier Wire Shelving Rack,Steel Shelf 48" W x 18" D x 82" H Adjustable Storage System with Casters/Wheels and Feet Levelers,Garage Shelving Unit, Storage Shelving Rack,Kitchen/Office Rack (Chrome) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F5HSK11/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2yZVDbZ0D9BGN

Something like this:https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B018YLFJX4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520475172&sr=8-2&keywords=amazon+basics+shelf&dpID=41QAOA7u5WL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Can't really beat a baker's rack even though it's overkill. The shelves are sturdy enough to hold supplies as well.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Chrome/dp/B01M0A4B9M/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1526670122&sr=8-8&keywords=bakers+rack

IGNORE ALL THE COMMENTS, ITS THE AMAZON BASICS SHELF! https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B018YLFJX4/ref=sr_1_1?s=amazonbasics&srs=10112675011&ie=UTF8&qid=1525278671&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon%2Bbasics%2Bshelf&th=1

Best bet is to use these, and then ventilate your room if you have a lot of equipment.

https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-5-Shelf-Shelving-Unit-Black/dp/B018YLFJX4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1525232258&sr=8-5&keywords=rack+shelf

It's just this shelf https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWP8AL2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

with this case https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9JPTES/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had it sitting around with no use so decided to use it for my case.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018YLFJX4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511366799&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=shelf&dpPl=1&dpID=41QAOA7u5WL&ref=plSrch

I got it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DZHLXH. Sorry for the late reply

Get a 3-shelf moving cart like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZAV8KH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9GqXBb5T6E6VE