There's something that almost every home in American needs more of: storage space.
Many garages, closets, attics, basements, sheds and spare rooms are cluttered with
boxes, piles and collections of “stuff”. While some of that stuff may be useful
when it's in a pile of clutter that we can't find the bottom of it's not really
valuable to us at all. A great way to improve storage space is by adding shelving.
Shelving will make your existing storage areas more efficient so you can store more,
and it will make your home more organized so that you waste less time searching
for the things you keep in storage.
There are many different kinds of shelves each with their own unique benefits to
suit various needs. If you don't have the time or knowhow to put the following types
of shelving together, the skilled craftsman at Handyman Connection can make quick
work of these types of shelves to help you get organized.
Various Types of Shelving
Semi-Permanent Shelving
Semi-permanent shelving is ideal for people who may need to move the shelves from
area to area. This could be shelves in a temporary storage area, or in an apartment
where you're not allowed to build permanent shelves. Semi-permanent shelves are
sturdy and stackable. Another advantage is the ability to find them in nearly any
size to fit your specific storage area.
Stand Alone Shelving
Stand alone shelving is designed to be freestanding, which can be ideal for a shelving
unit used to divide a room. Stand alone shelving can be very decorative and uniquely
designed. It is often a perfect way to make a decor statement and improve storage
in a public area of your house. Since stand alone shelving can be so unique, it's
usually good to get experienced advice from a handyman about the shape and location
of the shelving unit before you begin this type of project.
Closet Shelves
Closets almost always need to be better organized. While a clothes bar helps, shelving
is also a great way to store things in your closet. Most people waste the bottom
two or three feet of a closet, the space below the bottom of most hanging garments.
This is the perfect spot to install some shelves for shoes, folded clothes or other
miscellaneous items to better organize your closets.
Roll Out Shelves
Some storage areas are so deep that you can't reach the back of a shelf easily.
Roll out shelves will solve that problem. Roll out shelves are mounted on runners
and function like flat drawers. Because of the added challenge of installing and
leveling the runners and guides, an experienced handyman can help make installing
roll out shelves much easier.
Bookshelves
Bookshelves can be beautiful, functional or both. You can find pressed-board and
laminate bookshelf kits at your local discount store, but those really won't improve
the looks of your rooms. On the other hand, you could hire a master woodworker to
custom-build a beautiful and unique bookshelf that matches your room perfectly,
but that will most likely be very costly. A great compromise is to hire a handyman
to install some bookshelves that are both attractive and affordable.
Utility Shelves
Utility shelves are very durable and sturdy, but not very attractive. They're usually
made from heavy duty molded plastic or steel wire. These shelves are perfect for
garages full of tools and equipment, or basements and attics full of seasonal storage.
Pantry Shelving
Pantry shelving solutions often combine elements from many of the styles mentioned
above. They may be utility-strength, feature roll out shelves and be installed in
a closet-like pantry. Because of the customizability of pantry shelves (everyone
has a unique kitchen storage system) most people find this kind of installation
to be complicated or time-consuming which makes it another great task for a competent
handyman like the ones you will find at Handyman Connection.
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