Small Adjustable Wall Wire Shelving

Maximize Your Wall Space With Wire Shelving

If you're planning to utilize small wire shelving to maximize your wall space, then you've made the right choice. Wire shelving not only keeps your stuff in one place, they also allow total visibility so you can see what's where. They also reduce dirt and dust because they do not have a flat, solid surface where dust can accumulate.

Wire shelving is also relatively cheap. With finishes available in chrome, coated and in black and white paint, they are sure to blend well with any color scheme or décor in your house. They are easy to install and maintain. They also come with a lot of options in terms of expandability - you can purchase them as units, or buy them in kits and just add on accessories as you go.

Here's a short guide on how and where to find good adjustable wall wire shelving that's small enough to fit your available space.

Know how much you need. You don't want to buy more than you need, so measure carefully. Determine the length of the shell you want along the wall. Wire shelving for wall usually comes in set lengths so if you find that you have too much, just have it cut at the store. Or, if you're handy with cutters or a hacksaw, do it yourself. If there are open ends with exposed wires, cover them with plastic caps so you don't snag anything.

Determine the height of the shelf. Measure and then mark the ideal height of the shelf on the wall. Make sure you align the marks before drawing a line to guide you during installation. If you have a level, now is the best time to use it, so your line runs straight.

Make the marks equally spaced in between. An ideal space would be 12". More than that and you might have a problem with shelving strength. Drill a hole in the middle of the marks (typically 'X' marks), where you will be inserting the clips.

You might need an extra hand, but wire shelving is generally easy to install so you're less likely to have any trouble. Just make sure, though that you made the right measurements and you kept that line straight or else you will be making more holes in your wall.

Find the wire shelving. There are lots of manufacturers and suppliers that you can turn to for small adjustable wire shelving. Go for a quick trip at the nearest Wal-Mart, Target or Home Depot so you can see for yourself, or go online and check out the products. You can also get a lot of ideas for design from websites, so they're worth a check. Here are some that might help:

www.organize-everything.com for wall or grid storage. Their system is from Schulte and made with heavy-duty steel and very ideal for garages. You can get hooks, shelves and baskets to expand your storage. The grid is mounted directly to the wall so you have lots of room for adjustments.

They also have a garage organizer from Grayline Housewares that's great for storing cans, bottles, rags and sprays. The set includes a rack with several baskets and shelves.

www.organize.com has small steel wire grid shelves from Better Housewares. Made with vinyl-coated steel, it's an ideal storage solution to CDs, books and other home items. These are great as add-ons to any grid or frame mounted on the wall. The tray has a rim to prevent items from slipping out. Best of all, if you change your mind about location, you'll just have to unhook the shelves to move them around.

Closet maid (www.closetmaid.com) has a close-mesh wire shelving that is ideal for storing small stuff and comes with mounting hardware. If you want storage that is out of the way, try their 12" corner shelf.

For that pesky garage organizing problem that would not go away, try Off the Floor (www.offthefloor.com), a company that specializes in organizing nothing but the garage. Off the floor actually means that storage is up there on the ceiling next to the wall, away from your feet and your car. The organizers come in a galvanized steel finish; each unit has an adjustable height of 18" to 26" and costs $99.95 with free shipping.

Wall wire shelving is quite versatile and can go as long as you want and as much as your space will allow. It can go as high as your ceiling where you can store items you don't regularly use. Wire shelving can be installed virtually any place that has a wall space. Clutter can overwhelm but it can be countered by a good wire shelving system that can open up your home and make it more liveable.