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Storage bin sizes are not standardized, so a shelf that fits one "medium" tote might fit three of another brand's. This calculator uses real measurements of common tote sizes to show how many bins fit your garage shelf, closet shelf, pantry shelf, or under-bed space, instead of making you guess from a listing photo. Storage ... Read more

Garage shelf weight capacity depends on the shelving type: light-duty wire or plastic shelves hold about 250 pounds each, standard wire steel holds about 600 pounds, and heavy-duty steel or boltless rivet shelving holds 1,500 pounds or more per shelf. The number that matters is the per-shelf rating, not just the unit's total listed capacity, ... Read more

For a single, everyday rod, set the closet rod 66 inches from the floor. For a double-hang (two rods, one above the other) setup, set the top rod at 82 inches and the bottom at 41 inches. Leave at least 2 inches of clearance between the top of any rod and the shelf above it, ... Read more