Review for Multi-Bin Organizer

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This is the best "catch all" for the main
entry in the house. Shoes, flip flops, misc.
items....it gets them off the floor, keeps
them in view and makes things look neater!

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I use this multi-bin organizer for my husband's shoes. He wears a 10 1/2 W
shoe and they don't fit in most shoe organizing systems. They DO fit in the
compartments of this system.
They are very sturdy, strong, and good looking. We purchased the white as that is the best look in our closet.

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You would think my last name was centipede. My family leaves every pair of shoes they own by my front door. I have been searching for storage and this is perfect. Shoes fit and I even have a bin for car keys. A must have for the family.I am getting one for the back door also!

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great product

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organizing had tools

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This product is great to have just inside the door for shoes, hats, dog stuff and anything else you might keep by the door. It has a funny smell however, which I hope will go away in a few weeks.

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Upon assembly I discovered 3 of the 4 backs were cracked and 2 were really distroyed. I called Brookstone and they said they would talk to parts department and see if new backs were available. A week went by so I called again and she said that parts had not returned with the info. It's been another week now and nothing.

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we use this for shoes and winter gear. it works well to hold stuff but looks a little small in the space.

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Lots of pieces to assemble, but nice once together. Seems pricey given such assembly required, but again we are at least satisfied with the finished product. Fits nicely in small spaces!

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keeps shoes right by the door so we dont track dirt into the house.

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I bought this organizer last year when it was priced for [$]. Not worth that price !!

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This is a great organizational piece that can be used in so many places...BUT...adult shoes didn't fit when I got it unpacked. I was shocked. I don't know who's shoes are in the picture, but they are not size 12s! Idea is great...just need to be bigger cubby's...had to return. sorry to say since this was on the top of my list.

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It's made of real wood and looks great in the entryway or any place in the home.

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Nice Product. Overpriced! [...]

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Good looking product to organize

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Organization space mostly for bike related accessories.

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We bought two but probably could have used three of them - there was a special deal when you bought three. This is an attractive addition to our entryway/living room and gets rid of a bunch of shoe and sneaker clutter that we had there before. [...]. The dark wood color was nice. It really needs two people at one or two points during the assembly process.

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Eliminates clutters

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I love this organizer. I am a neat nic & this is great. The only thing, I wish it was one tier higher. The space I have does not allow for an additional unit on top but, one more row would do the trick.

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Love it!

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Kids shoes, Hats, gloves!

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We are using our 3 multi-bin organizers to unclutter the pile-up at our back door. Once we put the first one together, it was not difficult to assemble the others. It does help to have two people when assembling these bins.

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This product delivers exactly what it states. It was easy to put together and appears pretty sturdy. The cubbies are a great size for the kids' stuff and mine but not quite big enough for my husband's size 13's. Over all I would definitely recommend and would purchase again. I am thinking of buying three more for toy storage in our just finished basement.

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The multi-bin organizers have made our entryway clutter free! We can locate our many pairs of shoes and boots without having to dig through the box we were using. It also provides space on top for plants and the units are attractive.

I've been searching for shelves like these for months and found nothing comparable.

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I have never written a product review before but felt I had to write this one. I have been looking for something for years to clean up the clutter of shoes, small toys, and lunch boxes that always seemed to crowd my kitchen floor. I found this organizer in a Brookstone catalog and really liked it. I was hesitant to make such a purchase online but I read some reviews and thought I'd take a chance. [...] my husband put it together in no time and we have it in the corner of our kitchen. I love not tripping over little shoes, toys, etc. The kids now know that when they come in they put their shoes and lunch boxes in a cubby. This product is wonderful and I am so happy I bought it!!

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Great product for kids' shoes...though for adult shoes, it's a bit of a struggle.

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I bought the organizer and assemble it all by myself... and I have to say that I am not handy at all. It looks great and it's fantastic for organizing. Easy to clean, nice construction.

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Great way to keep shoes and all the kids extra stuff in one place. Looks great. Easy to clean and saves a ton of space. I want a few more!!!

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It is a space saver, and convenient near the basement entry for winter gloves, hats, etc,.
The openings are a bit tight for adult shoes.
ONce together it is pretty sturdy, though not the easiest thing to put together if not handy.

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I own a yarn store and these are perfect displays.

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I bought two organizers for our den to organize the kids' toys. It is great b/c our kids can see what they have. Clean-up is easier b/c they actually enjoy putting stuff back in the bins! Keeps the mess off the floor.

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I needed a better way to store all my small pieces of material.
The smaller size cubbies work better and are less messy than the milk crates I used to use.

these cubies were very easy to put together.
but I did need a philips screw driver.

the directions were easy to follow.

It would help if there was an extra cam as one got
it's threads messed and I couldn't screw the screw into it.and of course the hardware store doesn't carry that size.

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I use it to store gym equipment, such as jump ropes, weights for barbells, running weights, etc. I was surprised that it was sturdy enough to hold the 5 and 10 pound weights (in the lower racks). I only wish it had slightly larger spaces in all three dimensions. Altogether a good product that met my needs.

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Of course, who likes to assemble anything ? but worth it after assembly. (Tip: Pay your preteen son $10 to assemble and it is done)

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I looked at numerous shoe storage units before finding this one. This is by far the most efficient and best quality.

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Office, kitchen, utility room, there's a use everywhere. It's also great for sorting things out.

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I am a knitter and have lots of left over yarn. This is a great way to store it. I can see what I have and it looks nice, too.

These were a bit tough to put together--the first one took me a hour, the second was quicker. The directions were good--it was just time consuming. Once up, they look nice--they do not look like I assembled them.

I did think they seemed pricey, but I looked around for about two months and did not find anything I liked for less.

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Great for shoe storage,and other small items. A space saver.

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I have the organizer placed by a door in the laundry room. It holds shoes along with a few miscellaneous items. It's a great way to maintain an organized and clean space.

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The Multi-bin organizer was very helpful in alleviating piles of "stuff" that tend to accumulate on and around my husband's desk. My one suggestion for improvement would be to widen the bins a bit so 8 1/2 by 11 papers fit (without bending, that is). The shelf is very sturdy. Don't be frightened by the number of pieces when you open the box--the directions are clear and it's easy to assemble.

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We use these in teh mud room for shoes, hats, etc... They do a good job of organizing our stuff. Easy to put together and looks good enough.

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My husband uses this in the family room behind his recliner to store computer related items, cleaner, cords, CDs, DVDs, etc. Now they are not stacked on the floor and it's much easier to vacuum. They are also close at hand.

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For visitors at the cabin, they never lose their car keys or cell phones anymore as they each choose a cubby space for that.

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This is perfect for a magazine rack. It will also be nice to be a toy/book storage for the kid's room, but I won, so not it sits in my bathroom.

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To store and organize items near the front door

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works great to organize and gather all those little things the kids normally would leave on floor or just throw anywhere

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Good amount of stroage in a small space. Also, cubbies keep things organized. The only thing that would make it perfect would be adjustable cubbies, but I haven't seen any product that does that yet. Overal good solid construction.

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I use the multi-bin organizer for magazine and file storage in my bedroom and entryway. The entryway organizer also features compact umbrellas and the like.

It is much more attractive than the milk crates and rolling file trays it replaced. Multi-bin organizers are compact and present an orderly appearance. I used several colors of pastel file folders to enhance its look when filled.

The organizers are compact and fit neatly into my bedroom and entryway.

I recommend it for organizing items that are approximately letter size or smaller.

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It took concentration and a good hour to put this unit together, but at least they provided ample hardware for the job. One tip: when inserting the flat head cam locks, make sure you insert the blank side first so the end with the groove is facing outward. You may need to adjust those cam locks several times when inserting the screws, which won't go all the way in unless the cam locks are perfectly aligned. Once finished, the unit looks really nice. My only annoyance was all the white particles of foam that clung to the unit from the packaging.

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This storage unit has helped us keep the clutter off the floor. :] No more towering books, missing shoes or seasonal accessories flying around the house -- hooray!!

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It works great in my office to help organize all those difficult items that I use to find on my desk.
Its easy to put together and is made and looks great. I would buy this product again.

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this was perfect for the closet in my mudroom, now its very organized and all the shoes are in a cubby with nothing on the floor!

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It is precisely as described. Rather expensive, but I couldn't find anything comparable at a lower price. I bought a second one that was very badly handled for [$] at a Brookstone Outlet and it also is serving its purpose very well although it won't survive being moved too many times.

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I bought this to use in our playroom for smaller toys that end up in the bottom of the toybox - like legos, cars, little action figures, etc. I wanted something similar to the cheesy, poorly made bin organizers you see in toy stores and large discount stores, but wanted something more durable and nicer to look at [...] I must say that even though it ended up smaller than it looks online once it was put together, it does look very nice and does the job I intended it to do. My biggest complaint is the "wood". Of course, this is not solid wood, it's some kind of veneer, but it is heavy and well made, but the backing on it is so flimsy it's not much better than balsa wood. I wish the back would have been made of the same material as the rest of the shelf. I'd have even paid a little extra for that. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase and will likely buy another one for further organization projects.

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[...]. Very sturdy product but for the price it was not aesthetically pleasing. It has 12 areas which are visible but slightly on the inside of the bins which have screws that are seen without screw covers. Because of the unusual size, screw covers do not fit that area either. For the price I think all hardware should be hidden from view.

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Ideal for closet shoe storage, specially shoes in daily use. Occupies very little space. Easy to keep clean. Two people required for assembly, instructions were lengthy and not too clear. All in all a very useful product for organizing shoes and loose bits and pieces.

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I needed a good storage solution to effectively use the empty space under the existing shelves in my food pantry. I store vegetables in the multi-bin organizer. Everything is sorted, organized, and easy to find. I plan to buy another organizer for the other wall in my pantry.

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it took numerous pairs of shoes that were lying around.....and now they are organized right where we want them...perfect

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I looked everywhere for a decent looking, solid storage organizer for the entryway by the back door. Something to store shoes, hats, gloves, etc. I have a 1 year old that would pull all of our shoes off our open shoe rack, and I was tired of looking at all the clutter on the floor, tables, etc. I got two of these bins and put them side by side -- using the bottom two rows for shoes and the top row for hats/gloves/etc. It's great! No more clutter, everything has a "place", and my 1 year old pulls the shoes out fall less frequently (each bin has a "lip" so things stay inside nicely). I like that it can be added to if you need more storage. It's quite heavy and sturdy. And, it looks great. The day after we assembled it, friends came over and commented on it. On the downside, the bins are a little small for adult male shoes, and you can only fit boots on the top row. My husband's shoe do fit, but one needs to go in sideways. Would be nice if each bin was a little wider. And, while assembly was fairly easy, it does take about an hour a bin, so plan some time. I thought it was a bit on the expensive side compared to what else I saw because I got two, but honestly, I'm really happy with the purchase and would highly recommend it -- more versatile and better looking than any others I saw, and I definitely looked all over!

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This piece is perfect for the entryway and solved our 'pile of shoes' problem in the kitchen.

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I purchased this storage unit after wanting it for over 2 years!! I thought it was too pricey, but eventually caved and bought it anyways - because I never found another one similar for the need I had for it. None of the other storage bins I found looked as nice, and I wanted it for my entryway / mudroom, where we'd need to store some shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, sunglasses, etc. It's perfect! I want MORE of them now... because they are so useful and very nice looking. Everyone comments on it and asks where I found it. I like all the colors, but we went with the mahogany. It looks very rich, and it's built sturdy. I took my time putting it together by myself - and it took about 2 hours (while watching some TV) or so. It's very well made and I had no trouble putting it together or following the instructions. I'd definitely buy more. They would work great in a living room / play room / kids room for toys. I also like the idea of using it in your kitchen for displaying items, etc... but I think I might just clutter it up if it were in my kitchen! I'm so happy I bought it, and will be saving up for more.

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I bought this to organize all of our shoes in our utility room. For having a family of 5, I was pleased with it. We also use 2 compartments for hats and gloves. This does a great job of organizing and having everything within view but not messy looking.

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I use this multi-bin organizer (MBO) to keep back numbers of magazines that I want to have available.

It fits the space and decor of my bedroom perfectly. It holds the magazines perfectly - they appear very orderly. The MBO looks even better than in the catalog or online illustration.

I can't really think of a drawback, but it does require assembly.

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Product is being used in a foyer for shoe storage.
It looks quite nice and keeps the area tidy.

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The rich woodgrain look blends with my furnishings. The bins are large enough to store our shoes.

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Awesome for capturing children's shoes in the busy entry way. LOVE IT! However, my 11 year old is now wearing men's sized shoes and they barely fit. Each bin should be just a couple inches wider.

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Just assembled the product today, so my impressions are fresh. Overall, I think I'll like the unit--I need something to organize shoes in my entryway & this'll fit the bill. As others have noted, the unit is smaller than it looks in the catalog. For the price, I expected a MUCH easier assembly. And when assembling, I'd keep it on its side til it's time to attach the front lip pieces; otherwise, when you go to lay it on its back so you can tighten one of the cam locks underneath the bottom shelf, most of the 20+ dowels you've just spent so much time inserting will all fall out. Also, the dowels' circumference is significantly less than that of the holes into which they go, which means they fall out easily -- maddening, because there are a total of 44 of them. I'd recommend, as the instructions do, having someone (calm and patient) around to help you.

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I bought this for my entry for hats, gloves, and other small items (don't buy it if you're looking for larger item storage). My husband put it together (very easy) and from then on, it was his. He uses it to separate the various types of forms he works with and now has his own mini-mailbox. Is the perfect height to go next to the sofa instead of an end table. I will be ordering one for me; maybe even another one for my husband!

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We use for kids toys, only small ones fit but it does keep the mess off the floor and it makes it easy to put stuff away. However, you need to secure to the wall as little ones can tip it over and it is quite heavy.

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Planned to use it in the entryway for hats and scarves. My husband put it together and that was the end of my chance to use it. He loves it! It is next to his favorite chair. The top is his end table--perfect height for drinks, small lamp. He uses the bins as he goes through all the mail, professional and personal and separates the pieces immediately without having to go through it a second time. It is one of his most efficient storage solutions and now I have to order another one! The finish is also very nice and doesn't look prefab. (If you're looking for something to hold kids' toys and larger items, the bins are too small).

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Good product that does exactly what we needed -- gets shoes off the floor and into neat bins.

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Heavy, need to secure to wall if you have kids.

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We use it in the master bedroom walk in closet. It looks nice, but doesn't hold as much as the wire bin organizer it replaced.

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Just what I was looking for. Organized my yarn.

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It is a great organizer for my boots and shoes. I wish that is was easier to assemble and had more compartments. Also, I thought that the item was too pricy.

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Was a little complicated to put together [...] but it fits nicely in the space that we have at our entryway, and looks clean and neat.

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Bought to store shoes and dog supplies by back door. Looks cheap, and bins aren't big enough for men's shoes. (OK for women's and kids') Will probably move it to the garage when I find something nicer looking to replace it.

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This product does look bigger in the catalog. We were surprised of its smaller size, but after assembling two of them we liked the size and felt that we would like to get several more of them.

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I USE THE PRODUCT TO ORGANIZE MY FAMILIES SHOES. IT LOOKS GREAT BECAUSE IT MATCHES ROOM DECOR.

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I use this by my entryway for kids shoes, scarves, etc and I stacked 2 of them. The size is perfect however the construction is poor as it is already chipping and the finish is not strong. [...] Also both bins I ordered were missing the finishing caps that go over the screws and they cannot get these so that shows and I don't like it. So I feel nuetral about these good and bad points, definetely for the price they could have put a better finish on it and included the correct pieces.

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Great for keeping shoes off the laundry room floor :)

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I use this in the utility room to store shoes, boots, hats and mittens for the grand kids.

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Bought two-one for kids shoes in hallway since they never find their way to the closet and one for kids toys in toy room. Put it together by myself. Great product at reasonable price. Thinking of buying another for a friend.

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We bought one shelf unit for our toddler's room. Each cube is just a hair too small, but it helps in organizing some of the smaller collections of blocks, balls, shakers, or board books. Each cube has a little lip on it so items inside can't fall out. It is a solid piece and I'm sure it will hold up.

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I love my shoe holder, I could buy ten more!

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Organized the shoes in Foyer when guest arrive

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used for shoes in a visible space, keeps them neat and off the floor

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I use this product to store items for my children and thought that it would be larger. The picture is deceiving.

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I have searched for something to store shoes and that looked good enough to keep in the entryway. This fits the bill perfectly!!!

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I use it mainly for shoe storage.

It is great looking and easy to move.

It did take some time to assemble. Took another person's help.

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No more shoes all over over the place.

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We picked this up to solve an explosion of toys and gear in the garage. We replaced a book case that was forced into double duty. It has worked well. Our 3 kids can place their roller skates, and toys, and keep the clutter down. They know it's theirs and will "swap out" shoes for skates, etc. No complaints.

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Makes a great front door shoe organizer so that you don't tread dirt into your house. I use one cubby for my keys and wallet so that I always know where they are and others for mail and receipts. It's a great way to keep yourself completely organized.

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It took some time to assemble, but assembled well, although it's not for the faint of heart, assembly-wise. Time will tell in terms of durability, and value, but it has been great so far, and I get a lot of "where did you buy that?"

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We use this bin at the front door entrance of our home for shoes. It not only looks great it keep everything off the floor and organized. Everyone in our family has cubes of their own!

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Great to store misc. items, shoes, hats, gloves etc. in laundry/mud room.

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This has been a lifesaver in our mud room. Our shoes, mail, gloves, hats, etc., fit into each little cubby so nothing is left in view.

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Great for easy storage of knick knacks, CDS, small paraphernalia.

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I needed a storage device that could hold video games and DVDs in our family room. This is a great help, and it perfectly fits the space!

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It was really hard to put together by myself, but is solid and fits well in a little nook under the stairs. It's smaller than I had imagined, and doesn't hold my husband's size 13 shoes, but fits mine and children's well.

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I use the product for children's shoe and miscellaneous organizer by the back door

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I love this little storage unit because it's perfect for reigning in shoes, hats, gloves, soccer shinguards and other miscellaneous items that seem to have nowhere to belong except on the floor for me to trip over. It is pretty small, but the dimensions sited are correct. It's the picture that's deceptive, so make sure you get out a tape measure before you buy. As for quality, the finish is really flimsy and was nicked when it arrived, which I touched up with a brown sharpie. Overall, it's a pretty sturdy item once assembled. It looks a little daunting as you unpack all the pieces, but in hindsight assembly was pretty straight forward and all the holes were predrilled in the proper place. [...] I'm happy overall and might even get another one to stack on top.

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GOOD QUALITY

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A durable unit for kids' shoes, hats, gloves, etc. in the entry way!

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I have searched for convenient storage for our tennis and golf shoes in the hallway by the garage door for a very long time. This size is perfect. I purchased a second because there is enough room. The size in the photo's was deceiving, I thought it was too large, I was reluctant to purchase because of the price. The quality is not bad. I'm happy with the purchase.

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This product is not at all what it looks like on line, check the dimensions before you buy - pictures are very deceiving. It is not worth the money. I would definately not recommend this product. Buyer beware.