I am a crochet and needlework crafter who creates for family & friends and for my Etsy Shop. Over the years I have acquired a fairly large inventory of completed crafts and an even larger inventory of yarn and related materials.
I keep all this 'stuff' in plastic bins to keep them clean and organized. I have stored them in 'stacks' (bins on top of bins) to conserve space, but this is inconvenient most of the time as I have to move bins to reach the ones underneath and then re-stack. And, of course the exact needed item at any given time always seems to be on the 'bottom' of the stack!
I finally found the perfect solution ~ a way to keep each bin quickly available, and also save space. It was as easy as purchasing the Plano 4-shelf storage unit. In fact, once I bought and set up one, I realized that TWO would be even more helpful.
Plano 4-Shelf Storage Unit
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Plano 4-Shelf Storage Unit |
This shelf storage unit by Plano has four shelves that are 30 inches wide and 14 inches deep and stands about 55 inches high. There are 16 inches between shelves, which gives me plenty of storage space. The unit is made of durable heavy-duty plastic. It comes unassembled, but has easy snap-fit assembly which only takes minutes to put together. No tools are needed.
The shelf unit pictured here is in tan, I bought mine in white and I have seen others in black. It is also reasonably priced.
The Perfect Solution for my Craft Room
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Yarn Storage |
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Stuffed Animal Storage |
Plano is the perfect answer to my craft storage problem, as my plastic bins fit just right on the shelves. Most of the plastic storage bins I use measure approximately 25 x 14 x 12 inches, thus the dimensions of each shelf on the storage unit allow plenty of room for each bin. It is SO handy to be able to take out just one bin to obtain a needed item without having to move and reposition a stack of bins. Since my storage bins are see-through, I can also quickly spot the exact bin I need.
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Summary
(c) Wednesday Elf Review of the Plano Storage Unit - Review written on 11/9/2019 and updated on 1/26/2023.
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