Family Bike Rack: A Search for the Ultimate Rack
October 9, 2013
Last week I discussed the smallest bike rack, which is a great option for those that are on the go or live alone. There is no need to take up a ton of space when it is just you and your bicycle. However, this is not the situation for most of my readers. Today we head to the opposite end of the spectrum – we will look into the ultimate family bike rack!
When searching for the ultimate family bike rack, it is important to find a product that can accommodate all of your bicycles at once. I will assume that the average American family is about four people, so we will focus on bike racks that are able to accommodate up to four bicycles.
This pretty much limits us to just a couple of choices when searching for the ultimate family bike rack. It seems that most bike racks are designed to hold two bicycles at a time. If you find one that you absolutely love, then I would recommend getting a pair of two-bicycle racks. But this can waste valuable space in the garage or shed.
One great family bike rack is the Free Standing Four Bike Rack. This rack has a wide footprint that gives it excellent stability. The rack is made from steel with epoxy coating for a long-lasting quality. One other great benefit of this rack is that it is freestanding. This means it requires no additional mounting, which can be problematic when trying to store large items like bicycles.
Another great choice is the Garage Gator motorized storage system. This system is designed to store just about any item, from kayaks to bicycles. With a capacity of 220 pounds, that should be enough for all of your family’s bicycles.
Lastly, we have the Four Bicycle Hanger. This is a great choice for those that are tight on storage space, because it takes up zero floor space! However, you do need to mount it to a wall, so be sure to get it screwed into the studs.
There you have it – three family bike rack options that are perfect for any situation!
Corner Display Shelf for Indoor Green Space
October 9, 2013
One of the things I dislike most about living in a small apartment is the lack of green space. While there are a quite a few apartments with outdoor space in my city, for some reason we have always ended up with places that are severely lacking in open outdoor areas. Having plants all around is a great way to lift your spirits and add a touch of décor to your home. Luckily there are some ways to make space for greenery in your small apartment – the best of which is using a corner display shelf!
Because most apartments that do not have outdoor space are usually pretty small, you need to be thrifty with the size of the shelf. Using a large, bulky shelf can take up valuable floor space. If you decide to go with a wall-mounted shelf, you do not lose floor space but it can be too conspicuous in the home. That is why it is a great choice to go with a corner display shelf.
A corner display shelf provides plenty of space for a hanging vine, a tomato plant, a colorful display of flowers, or even an herb garden! Despite providing plenty of room for a little greenery in your apartment, a corner display shelf takes up absolutely no floor space and has a very inconspicuous appearance. There is nothing better than coming home from a long day at work and being able to pick some fresh vegetables for a homemade salad!
One great corner display shelf for your indoor green space is the Corner Shelf by Creative Connectors. This simple floating corner shelf provides a great space for any type of plant, and is very easy to install. Be sure to mount the corner shelf to the studs in your home, especially if you are using a large potted plant. While this corner display shelf is very sturdy, it needs support to prevent your indoor garden from crashing to the floor!
How To Improve Your Office
October 4, 2013
October 4th is “Improve Your Office Day”. Fortunately, Organize-It has many products that will bring order and remove clutter from your desk while helping you create a better work environment. Here are some of our favorites:
Neatly label and mark important items in your home or office with a Brother P-Touch Label Maker. This label printer prints has a 15 character display screen and has three favorite keys that allow you to save and print frequently used labels in seconds. You can print in three different font sizes and nine different font styles. This label maker uses six AAA batteries (not included) or can run on the Brother P-Touch AC-Adapter, which is sold separately.
Offices often contain many electronic items, which means there’s usually a mess of cords and cables to organize. To prevent people from tripping over loose electrical or phone cords on the floor, this Floor Cord Cover is essential to any office. Coming in dark gray and beige, this cord protector measures 15 feet long and can be trimmed down with a pair of scissors for simple customization. This cord concealer has a total of three channels to hide and cover your exposed cords. The largest channel is accessible on the bottom of the protector and is ideal for thicker electrical cords. The two small channels are accessible on the top of the protector and are ideal for thinner cords, like ethernet cables or phone cords. This wire protector comes with double-sided adhesive tapes for installation, which sticks to carpet, tile concrete or wood and is made from flexible rubber that lies flat and will not curl or pucker on your floor. This cord protector is also available in a five foot size.
Prevent electrical cords from becoming tangled while keeping them away from the floor with these Adhesive Clips. Coming in a set of 18, these cord clips can be used to guide and maneuver wires and cords around corners, edges or curves to help conceal them behind pieces of furniture. Each set comes with 12 small clips, which have an inner diameter of 3/8 of an inch, and 6 large clip, with an inner diameter of 1/2 of an inch. 3M foam tape is on the back of each cable clip, which makes for a tool-free and hardware-free installation. These adhesive cable clips are available in black or white. Only the white clips are paintable to match the color of your wall or base board.
These White Interlocking Plastic Bins come in a variety of sizes and feature a specially designed locking lip so they can be joined together to create a custom organizer. Made from durable plastic, these bins also come in black and make great drawer organizers for the office, kitchen, bathroom or anywhere.
With these Squish Drawer Storage Organizers you’ll be able to organize any drawer! Available in a set of two or a set of three, these drawer organizers are made from silicone so they can squish into small or awkward spaces to provide separated storage. Each set includes one rectangular and one square desk drawer insert. These storage bins comes in seven colors: white, red, blue, black, yellow, green and orange.
Every office needs a calendar, and this Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar Board is an excellent wall calendar for planning out and staying on top of deadlines, appointments, birthdays, holidays, and more. With its decorative wood frame, this dry erase board adds a classic touch to any office. This calendar comes with a dry erase marker with magnetic clip, and two small magnets for posting notes, reminders, phone messages, and more.
Tidy up any cluttered workspace in natural, eco-friendly style with the Bamboo Desktop Organizer. This beautiful office accessory is constructed entirely of bamboo wood and offers six compartments with two drawers of versatile storage for paperwork, office supplies, stationary, and much more. Incredibly sturdy and stylish, the Bamboo Desktop Organizer has angled tiers that make accessibility simple. This organizer can be mounted on a wall, but hardware is not included. Because bamboo is one of the most highly renewable resources on earth, this is the perfect desktop accessory for individuals or businesses looking to go green.
Organize any cluttered workspace at home or the office with a Black Three-Drawer Desktop Storage Chest. A trio of clear plastic storage drawers each offer enough space to hold a full ream of copy paper, making this desktop organizer ideal for holding documents, office supplies, personal accessories and much more.
Keep frequently used documents, files, and templates right at your fingertips while sitting at your desk with the Desk Flip Document Organizer. This document display organizer features six clear plastic dividers which flip back and forth to reveal the documents behind, easily allowing you to find the specific document or file you’re looking for.
Organize your favorite writing utensils and other desk accessories with this Mesh Pencil Cup. The pencil cup keeps a pen, pencil, marker or ruler right at your fingertips, and is ideal for your desk, office or phone area. Plus, this pencil holder features durable steel mesh construction that is dent-resistant, prevents dust accumulation and is available in your choice of silver or black.