Shelf Brackets

TV Wall Mounting Brackets Are a Space Saver

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:51:27 +0000

Most living rooms are very full of furniture and it really wastes a lot of space to have a special stand, cabinet or shelf dedicated to your TV that takes up even more space that you can’t afford to sacrifice. In addition, there are cables running to your TV that are unsightly.

A really great option to neaten up your living room is to hang your TV on the wall using TV wall mounting brackets. These handy little devices are relatively inexpensive when you company their cost to a stand, cabinet or shelf.

The only major decisions left are which wall you would like to hang your TV on and what type of TV wall mounting bracket you would like to use. There are three different types of wall mounting brackets.

1. Low Profile TV Wall Mounting brackets – the most simple type to install, but the disadvantages are that you cannot move your TV to a different angle and you do not have access to the cables behind the TV unless you remove the TV from the wall.

2. Tilting Wall Mount – more expensive than low profile mounts, fairly simple to install and allows you to have full access to cables at the back of your set.

3. Full Motion Wall Mount – the most expensive choice, the most complicated to install (you may to enlist a few friends to help) but the most convenient, because you can move your TV around, side to side, up and down and change the angle to suit your needs.

When you shop for TV wall mounting brackets, decide first on which of the above three types of brackets you need. Next, measure your TV’s height and width. It is also very important to know how much the set weighs. Once you know this information, your choice will be informed and easy to make.

Once you have your TV wall mounting bracket for installation, make sure that you have all of the tools you need for installation before you get started. Measure twice, or three times and drill once. Always check and double check your measurements before you drill any holes in the wall, and use a level and measuring tape (don’t “eyeball”). If your TV is not level when it sits on the TV wall mounting bracket, it will definitely be noticeable. When you add the wall mounting bracket, it is a good idea to run your television cables through the wall. If you don’t know how to do this, you may consider hiring a professional installer.

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Plasma TV and LCD TV Stands, Cabinets, and Wall Brackets

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:34:22 +0000

There has been quite an insurgence in the popularity of LCD and plasma TVs. Many people have been left with the dilemma of how to display their new LCD or plasma television. Since LCD and plasma TVs have gotten so popular, manufacturers have made several types of display items that help your new TV look great and stay protected.

People who own LCD or plasma TVs often buy wall mounting brackets to display their TVs on the wall. There are three basic kinds of these wall mounting brackets. You may want to look into which is the best for your home and for your new LCD or plasma television.

If you are on a limited budget, and you’re happy with a permanent mounting for your TV, then low-profile wall mounting brackets may be the right type of TV wall mounting brackets for you. They are considered to be fairly simple to install. If you can hang a picture on a wall, then you’re on your way to being able to install low-profile brackets.

If you’re somewhere in the middle when it comes to affordability of your purchases, then you’re like a lot of people. Tilting wall mount brackets are priced in this range. They’re different than the low-profile brackets in the way they swivel from one side to the other, unlike the low-profile brackets that are completely stationary. Tilting wall mount brackets are somewhat more difficult to install than low-profile brackets.

For people that are insistent in having an LCD or plasma TV that can swivel 360 degrees, and they don’t mind the higher price range, then the full-motion wall mount brackets are the TV wall mount brackets to get. Full-motion wall mount brackets are also the most complicated TV wall mount brackets to install. You might need some help installing these brackets.

Getting a TV stand for your LCD or plasma television is another solution for where to keep your new TV. Modern TV stands are made to accommodate these types of TVs. You can find TV stands in a modern metal and glass style. You can also find them in the older wooden styles. These TV stands have fasteners on them to secure your flat panel TVs to them.

You may enjoy watching your LCD or plasma TV, but you don’t like the distraction they cause in your style scheme of your living area. If this is an issue for you, you may want to consider getting a TV cabinet for your television. A TV cabinet would close your TV into it and hide it when you aren’t in need of it. Then you can open it up to enjoy a night of TV when you’re ready to. This will help to take the focus off of your television.

There are many items you can use to make your new LCD or plasma TV look great and stay in great condition. You just need to decide which one is best for you and your LCD or plasma TV.

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How to Build Pantry Shelves – It Proves to Be Useful More Times Than Just One!

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:51:04 +0000

At some point we are all interested in knowing how to build pantry shelves. This is a job that many would say is not difficult. The one thing that needs to be taken into consideration is the design of the kitchen. This is important, because it must be aesthetic and also functional. You can choose to combine the two requirements when building a pantry. With a pantry in the kitchen you will be able to reorganize the supplies and this will also bring style and charm into the cooking area. Follow the tip below if you are considering or want to know how to build pantry shelves in the kitchen.

You will need a few tools to get started. Make sure that your kit includes: a drill, measuring rule, sanding block, a pencil, a screwdriver, a paintbrush and a hammer. Besides these tools, there are a few materials that you will require, and if you want to end up with a professional looking pantry make sure you have pine stocks, sandpaper, angle irons, glue, paint and nails. The frame is going to be your first task. This is not hard to do and you might just find how easy it is to build a pantry. Start by taking your wooden pieces and assemble a rectangular box. Use the carpenter’s glue and the screws to make sure the box remains stable and also safe.

The next things you will have to build are the shelves. Cut them to the desired size and then establish the spacing between them. Once the assembling is complete, it is time to get a little more creative. You don’t have to have a technical mind in order to know how to build pantry shelves. All you need is creativity. Use your paint brush and colors and decorate your construction so that it looks like something out of a décor magazine. You can also make use of patterns and other applications to give it a more modern look. It is always wise to have everything cut to size before doing the job. This way, when it is time to put the pantry together there will be no need to saw and cut anything.

A great place to build the pantry is behind the door. If you want to be extra creative with the shelves, adding roller brackets to the shelves will allow for sliding, like drawers. This way, you will not need to move items out of the way to get to something at the back of the pantry. Instead, all you have to do it slide out the shelf, take what you need slide it back in. There are many things that you can do to make sure that your pantry is unique. Another idea, depending on how tall the pantry is, is to secure the first two or three high shelves so that they do not move and add the roller brackets to the rest of them. This will also mean that you won’t need to bend to get to certain items. As you can see, knowing how to build pantry shelves is not as hard to do as many think they are.

Lee Andersons was born in New York, New York where he was raised in the corporate business environment where both his parents were involved. After inheriting a substantial part of the business, Lee decided to expand the business horizons by traveling to Europe and the Far East. Privileged with enough time to spend with his family, Lee spends the rest between over-viewing his business interests and his other passion, writing.

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Wall Shelf – Is Yours For Display Or Convenience?

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:34:16 +0000

Let’s face it and get it right out in the open. Our society never throws anything out. We either have our houses cluttered or boxes filled to the top in our attics and basements. From every vacation memento to our first present that our child made for us, we just can’t bare to throw it away. In the back of our minds we keep thinking we will use it or need it.

There is not a cure, but a solution for us pack rats and I have found it. It is a clever, practical and decorative piece of art in its own right called the wall shelf. These devices simply help keep your floor space open while adding additional storage space in a decorative way. As a rule, we underrate the role that wall shelves play in our daily lives. You can put them in every room of your home. Just imagine your possibilities are endless.

The variety and styles are also abundant. From classic to contemporary pieces they will fit like a glove with the rest of your decor. Take a look around your home and see all the wasted space.

Here are some of the shapes that are offered: such as: round, rectangular, square, curved and triangular. There are hanging, free standing, modular, adjustable, floating and fixed units to choose from. Some of the materials are glass, wood, metal, acrylic, plastic and wrought iron. The result is a shelf design for all kinds of settings and purposes.

The typical wall shelf mounts on the wall with several anchored screws or brackets which are usually driven into studs within the wall. Hidden bracket systems have also gained in popularity. These brackets slide into slots drilled into the shelving surface that faces the wall. The floating shelving units conceal the mounting hardware between the wall and the shelf. They are made a little thicker in order to properly conceal the hardware. For the mechanically challenged person, don’t worry about installation, at your disposal are kits that come ready to hang with a built in mounting system.

Most of us are not at a loss for what we want to display, but we may not know which wall shelves to choose or where to place them. Here are a few ideas to help you get started. This is what I have done in my own home.

For my living room, dinning room and bedrooms I have chosen wood which gives these rooms a very classic and elegant feel. With the many colors and finishes I had no problem matching the shelves with the rest of the decor in the rooms. I was able to obtain mahogany, oak and a cherry finish.

For my daughters room there was country white with a sculptured lattice at the edges. For my bathrooms I have used glass for a clean modern look. Modern wall shelves are usually composed of linear forms with sharper angles.

Throughout all the rooms I used different size corner shelves. Some were wood and others are metal. For my kitchen and laundry rooms the materials of choice were plastic and acrylic. It is such a good feeling to know where everything is and be able to find it without having to search around.

One of the many benefits is that my children aren’t constantly screaming out mom to find things for them. Of course you do have to train them to put it back after they use it.

My conversation starter and whimsical shelf that I acquired is in my garage. In fact I purchased two. One is a Mustang and the other is a Cadillac rear bumper. They are a unique and clever solution for all the tools we have collected over the years.

Now you know how to get your life in order and display your treasures at the same time. Start dressing up your walls with this versatile piece of art.

Barbara Tobiasz is an expert in interior/exterior decorating. Along with her husband Joe, they own and operate Wall-Decor-Concepts.com. For more information on Wall Shelf, go to Wall Shelf at: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com

Quick and Easy Shelving – Do it Like the Pros

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:34:07 +0000

Shelves are almost always the most useful and hard-wearing “parts” of the house. Raised above the prying hands of children and unruly pets, shelves provide a private storage space where food or heirloom silver plates can rest quietly until they are used again.

Old parts of the house are good

According to Shaun Myer, a home improvement consultant in London:

“Taking away original features? Disaster! We’re awash with TV shows and magazine stories telling us that we should savor the past and take it with us into the future. Ripping the heart out of a property will be seen as a heinous design crime.”

Myer continues with:

“Original features are part of estate agency parlance – not having them is a serious disadvantage. Original features are a steady comfort in a fast moving world of fickle tastes and almost anything new can be made to work well along side them. Never get rid!”

Add shelf space, add life

Since getting rid of the old shelves aren’t a good idea, financially, DIY shelving seems to be a good recourse. The materials that you will need are 1.5-inch screws (for masonry walls), rawl plugs (for masonry walls), no 8 screws (for stud partitions), screwdriver and shelving planks (cut to your desired size) and of course, a small sander.

The first thing to do is make sure that your brackets are secure before you install the planks. If you’re dealing with a masonry wall, simply drill 1.5 inches or 1.25 inches into the wall and insert rawl plugs. Insert the 1.5 inch screws into the rawl plugs.

Extra support counts

The problem with brackets on both sides of shelving is that there is a tendency for the middle part to actually bow. According to Stefanie Mann, a design artist and DIY enthusiast from Edinburgh:

“Extra brackets don’t cost much, but they add that strength to make sure that there are no accidents after you use the new shelving.”

Instead of putting two brackets, put three or four. Make sure that the middle portions of the new shelving are amply supported. An ideal size for the planks of wood for the shelving would be between three feet to five feet, depending on the location of the shelving.

For kitchens, the optimum size would be three feet or even less. For bedrooms (such as bedrooms with small study areas), you can go beyond five feet. `

Sand it correctly

It’s up to you if you want to paint or varnish the planks before installation. But a deciding factor here is whether the sanding has sufficiently evened the surfaces. Sanding should be done evenly on both sides of the plank.

Begin with the corners and slowly work to the center of the plank. The rhythmic sideways movement should always have consistent pressure so that when you sand an area again, the result would more or less be the same throughout.

You can use a small broom to remove the shavings from your work area. Be careful with the sander, as many sanders have thick, hard blades that can skin a hand if misused.

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Wood Shelf Plans Can Get You What You Want – Nice Wooden Shelves!

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:00:34 +0000

Why Would You Need Wood Shelf Plans?

You have landed here because you are obviously looking for a way to make some new wood shelves, right? First, you are doing the right thing by researching it. If you are not an experienced carpenter, it certainly helps to have some helpful tips to guide you in the right direction. Keep reading – we will get you through this!

I guess before we go any further, let’s address why you may be looking at some wood shelf plans -

1. You choose the design! You no longer need to be constrained to what your local hardware store has in stock. If you want a bigger wood shelf, then you build a bigger wood shelf. It is called freedom!

2. It is inexpensive! The cost comparison between building versus buying them from a store is dramatic. You can build some awesome shelves if you have the right wood shelf plans!

3. Knowledge, knowledge, knowledge! When you take the time to learn something outside of what you normally do, you are expanding your horizons as well learning something useful!

If you’re really considering building your own wooden shelves, it’s important to remember that if you’re new to carpentry, there is going to be a learning curve that you will have to adjust to. This is OK. Think about this for a moment – everyone needs to learn how to do everything. It’s true. You had to learn how to walk and talk, right? People are not born knowing how to build shelves, they need to learn it! The same goes for you. If you want to make shelves, it’s important to remember that you aren’t going to just “get it” overnight – it will take a bit of effort. But with anything, you get what you put in!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope that I was able to point you in the right direction!

My name is Mike and I am woodworking enthusiast. It is this enthusiasm that drives me to get the word out about woodworking products that I have found useful in my life. Whether you’re looking for some wood shelf plans, a shed, cabinets or just refinish your basement, I believe that this is the most useful resource available to you – Wood Shelf Plans. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Learning the Basics About Slatwall Shelves

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:34:03 +0000

You probably never paid any attention to them, but slatwall panels or shelves are versatile products used by retailers to enhance their merchandise displays and encourage sales.

If you’re an entrepreneur contemplating on running your own retail shop, you can encourage people to check out your merchandise and visit your store more often if it has a pleasurable shopping ambience& clean, orderly store design. Among the essential items that help create a clean & tidy look are the display shelves. Having an attractive display of products using modern shelves contributes to a dynamic store look. Shelving units mounted on what is called a slatwall are some of the options used in the retail industry to display and let merchandise stand out.

Unfamiliar or confused with what a slatwall is? It’s simply a wall with raised slats or thin pieces of wood, on which brackets, wire, metal or acrylic shelves or panels/trays may be fitted. When the shelves or panels are made to fall between the slats, the result is a convenient storage and display area that can hold a certain amount of merchandise. Slatwall shelves may carry various items ranging from footwear and apparel, to toys, CDs, food products, to gadgets & accessories, plus many other things.

Slatwall panels offer not just convenience but a space-saving advantage. Besides saving much floor space, the product innovation itself is cost-effective. Slatwall shelving systems come in different finishes and colors to blend with the overall retail design.

Clear acrylic slatwall shelves, for instance, direct customers’ attention to the merchandise or retail items being displayed, rather than on the shelf or rack carrying them.

Jack Goldhammer is a home decorator and loves to write a lot about slatwall shelves and wooden shelves.

Tips on Making the Right Decision on Plasma Brackets

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:34:36 +0000

Once you’ve purchased your new plasma television, you’ll be considering how to mount and display your new entertainment center. Of primary concern is protecting your new plasma television and ensuring the best viewing possible. Fortunately, there are options to fit every budget. The three main types of plasma brackets are low profile wall mounting, tilted mount, and 360-degree swivel mounts.

Low profile mounts are a great option for those on a budget. These brackets are fixed, so they are particularly useful for plasma television owners who know where they want to place their new television. Since there are no moving parts, low profile mounts are also one of the sturdiest options available. Fixed, low profile brackets are also easy to install. Their installation is similar to that of a picture frame, meaning you’ll only need very basic tools like a screw driver, and the screws and washers supplied with the brackets.

The next option is the tilted mount, it provides a little more movement than the low profile bracket. You can tilt the screen down so that the glare is not so much a factor on the screen. You’ll need to know you have room to tilt it, so that will take some forethought. But other than that putting up a tilted plasma bracket should be pretty easy with the instructions.

The most versatile option available is the swivel mount that allows 360 degrees of flexibility. In addition to the up and down tilt option available on tilt mounts, swivel brackets also allow side to side adjustments. Swivel mounts allow optimal viewing and presentation of your plasma television. They are slightly more expensive and a little more complicated to install, but the benefits are well worth it. Since plasma televisions can be hard to see from all angles, the swivel option is particularly useful, making your plasma television viewable from anywhere in the room.

No matter what plasma bracket option you chose, you may also add to your home entertainment center decor by selecting a television cabinet. Television cabinets also help protect your plasma screen television, keeping it dust free when it is not being used. If wall mounted brackets are not for you, there are also several glass, wood, and metal television stands to chose from so that you can best display your plasma television.

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Review Cheap Home Theater Speakers

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:00:33 +0000

The home theater revolution is underway. With more people being in high stress jobs and life in general being somewhat stressful, it is more important than ever that the home is a place where a person can relax and escape their daily cares. That is why home theater systems are so popular in this era. They allow people to let go of reality for a time and refresh themselves so that they are ready to go out and tackle the day again.

A system that includes a cheap home theater speaker setup can be a cost effective means of creating that get-away that has become so important. Speakers are one of the most important aspects of an entertainment system but they are one place where it is possible to cut costs without compromising quality.

Stereo speakers are available in a vast array of sizes, prices and styles. They can be small and unobtrusive or big freestanding cabinet styles and a range of sizes and styles in between. There are wireless speakers and ones with wires. There are even speakers that go in a wall or on the ceiling.

For the person with plenty of space, a cabinet style speaker may be a great option. These larger speakers sit on the floor or on a shelf or can even be mounted to the wall in some instances.

For those who have limited space or simply want speakers that are not as noticeable, there are also some great, inexpensive options. Cheap in wall speakers are wonderful devices that mount flush with the wall. These allow a person to place the speakers out of the way, and one can even paint them the same color as the wall to make them blend in, or a contrasting color to make them pop out and show off their innovative ways. Cheap ceiling speakers are another way to save space. They mount on brackets that hang from the ceiling and can be swiveled around to face almost any direction the person wants.

Many of these speakers can also be hooked up to a computer system for those people who use their computer system as their home entertainment system. Many companies make cheap speakers that are versatile and work well to deliver quality sound from any source.

While audio quality is not something that one wants to compromise on when setting up a home theater system or for their music players, cheap speakers are not necessarily a compromise on quality. A little research can net a person some cheap speakers that offer great sound for very little money.

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Finding a use for cheap speakers

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:17:47 +0000

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