Handsome, solid, but handle with care when installing
934709
Attractive, fairly easy to install, but be very careful with the eyepiece, as it has three tiny plastic lenses that are easily lost or mixed up if jarred or dropped(as I did).
1246047
A little difficult to install, but an excellent product.
4504216
Appearance: Absolutely gorgeous. Definitely gave me plenty of extra much-needed space in my closet to hold my wardrobe, and the red mahogany looks very classy and elegant.

Quality of product: The wood was well finished, solid (as I had to saw through it and only saw solid wood), and the kit was well packaged, free of damage, and free of scratches (at least until I started mishandling it). When I did nick some of the shelves, I was able to flip them around and put the blemished side against the wall.

Kit/Instructions: The instructions required some concentration when reading and could have used more diagrams, but I eventually got the hang of it. There weren't any labels on the outside of each bags of screws, so I had to identify them based on description and I ended up writing the screw type in marker on the outside of each bag. Still, the transparency they provided didn't match the blueprint grids (was slightly larger), which required some slight tweaking to copy the pattern I wanted to build.

Effort: I wasn't sure what I was getting into as I took on the project solo, but 8 hours of carpel-tunnel inducing screwdriver use later, I was done.

Stuff you should have:
- Quality studfinder (those small magnetic ones work really well),
- A saw of some sort (bought a cheap hand-saw, and the edges I hacked looked pretty rough, but the 2 pieces I cut were oriented against the wall so the bad edge was mostly hidden),
- A good level (got a 24"),
- A few different sized philips screwdrivers (as you'll need plenty of accurate non-screw stripping torque and some shorter ones help getting into tough to reach angled spaces),
- A drill (if your walls don't easily take screws on a first attempt).
- Decent pencil
- Tape measure

Tips:
- Charge your screwdriver/drill for a while. I went through 2 full charges on mine for this project.
- If you damage/scratch a shelf, you can usually flip it around to hide it. If minor, you can use the supplied marker pen.
- My closet wasn't too high (top shelf would have been against ceiling), so I was able to reduce my upper shelf height by 4" (used for pants), and just did the math to adjust things downwards.
- If your walls are concrete/plaster and don't easily accept screws directly, pre-drill a smaller hole before screwing in the brackets
763228
I really like the end result.  It looks good.  It tucks up nicely under the rear bumper and has a quality look and finish to it.  The installation was not quite as simple as I thought it would be, but it wasn't all that tough.  The unit is nicely made, and it fits right in place perfectly, with the brackets lining up correctly under the car.  The directions suggest you use a die grinder the elongate the holes for the brackets.  I don't have a die grinder so I just used a drill.  That made it a little tougher to install, but it still worked.  Took me a couple hours total.  Probably would have been half that if I had a die grinder.
2095933
These pulls have added a nice, finished look to my cabinets.  The color is deep and rich, and the feel is smooth and sturdy.  I would give them 5 stars except for the fact that the screw holes were not consistently placed.  We had purchased a template to ensure holes drilled in the cabinets matched up with screw holes in the pulls, but some of the pulls did not line up exactly with the template's drill holes, and we had to adjust.  In our package, there were 6 that were lined up and 4 that we had to adjust for.  But the 4 that were off were all off the same amount, so it wasn't too difficult. Just be aware of this if you purchase these and check before you drill into your cabinets.  Now that they're on, though, we really like them.
3309544
Pretty good once installed but not the easiest to assemble!
4272839
Have had these step bars for 6 months and am happy with the install and appearance.  A note of caution, step only on the foot pads because the chrome is easily scratched.  Happened on my passenger side - hmmm, guess I could cover it with a "No Step" sticker!  They look great and I get lots of good comments on my Silverado HD Diesel.  NO interference with the DEF tank on the right side, as is the case with many other bars.  I called Westin technical and they assured me of this before I bought, very helpful telephone support.  I installed myself in a little over an hour working from a creeper, but if you are putting them on a lower clearance vehicle you might need to raise the truck a bit.
4560534
Good material, look and finish.
Anyhow it is a bit difficult to precisely install this unit.
I think the pivoting arm need a length adjusting mechanism (+ and -) to precisely fit it to the receiving end.
2712615
This unit looks attractive in most decor. The power cords are MOSTLY (except at the bottom) concealed behind the vertical shield, and it comes with a really convenient installation template that you merely have to tape at the top to a good spot on the wall and along the sides. Put some clear duct tape folded over the paper on the top of the template and along the tape spots along the sides, because you will want to save it.

For all but the handiest person, installation will be a two person job, because one person will need to hold the shelves while the other sets the screws. Short persons may need a step stool or ladder to measure and securely reach the highest point.

If you have a bubble level, pencil, tape, and screwdriver or electric drill and can find a stud, you can do this. The only real challenges are locating the horizontal center of the stud (probably the trickiest) and missing the nailheads in the stud with your screws (luck -- I missed 3 out of 5).

The shelves are heavy duty cast metal alloy with an attractive shiny surface -- more of a molded aluminum alloy than a stainless look, so you will want to clean the fingerprints you leave on them off before you put the Aerogardens on them. They are specifically molded exactly to the Aerogarden bottom contours, so they hold them securely AND no pet or child is going to accidentally knock one off, nor will an Aerogarden vibrate off a shelf.

I gave it only 4 stars because it ships with the worst screws I have ever seen for stripping. They did not fit any of my various bits particularly well and no matter which drill or electric screwdriver I used, the screw resistance going into a stud was so great that the heads wanted to strip just before I got them fully in the wall. Once I realized you can't see the screw heads behind the wire shield, I went and replaced them with nice stainless hex head screws and there was no problem.

Best advice, when you get the set is to take the screws down to your hardware store and replace them with hex head screws of the same length. That will cut the installation time and headache considerably.

One other thing, is that BEFORE you attach the included power strip for the power plugs of the up-to-three Aerogardens, be sure and force the plugs into them while you have them in your hands and can apply the necessary force. This powerstrip had the tightest plugs I have ever seen, and once it was installed I was afraid to apply the force necessary to set the plugs.

Our friends all think my wife's Aerogardens look great in our kitchen. They form a nice conversation piece, and now we have tomatoes, herbs, and the best-tasting and most tender lettuce I have ever tasted right there in the kitchen and ready to go. Unless you just have a lot of extra counter space, this is the way to go, but save that template and the instructions in case you have to take it down when you repaint or you wish to move it.

Overall design is excellent in keeping with the nice design and manufacturing standards of the Aerogarden itself. We have the black Aerogardens, and it looks great with them, but I am also sure it would with the white. I see no reason why someone who had more of a traditional kitchen design could not paint over the silver vertical cord shield and blend it into their decor better.
700261
This is not a toy for a casual, weekend player; rather this Spalding model is a  well-designed, sturdy basketball backboard, but be aware of a couple of installation peculiarities.  I would describe this as just above "average" installation difficulty, and requires a drill, socket wrench, a sawhorse  (!!), and several good crescent wrenches.  Not really recommended to attempt unless you have some space to work in (not recommended for apartments, really.)  This will be more than a casual couple of hours, and will take AT LEAST 2 adults, and realistically there are some parts where three or more sets of hands would expedite things. This particular assembly took about 5 hours, on and off.  Please note that delivery is by 3rd party carrier that only delivers during weekdays (at least in my part of the country but probably true for most places in the US.)  There was some minor damage to the wheels that was not evident when the unit was delivered, so I guess we're out of luck....and it seems to me that scuffing and marks are hard to avoid unless you are very careful when you install (we installed partly on a lawn avoiding most scratches.)  But since this is going to live outdoors in the elements, we didn't worry about  cosmetics too much. Much of the hardware didn't seem to perfectly fit, especially since so many of them require near-simultaneous installation to that all of the holes and bolts lined up properly.

 The holes of the plate used to align the bolts from the main pole into the plastic base assembly do not line up well, and there is no easy way to visually guide (we had to feel our way).  It's very heavy and very awkward and it took 30 minutes to get the parts secured so that we could proceed.  At that point, the assembly is very unstable, and really needs a sawhorse for installation of the smaller poles used to shore up the main pole.

Most of the hardware was present in bags, but not labeled or assembled.  We had to carefully compare the not-to-scale pictures and description to avoid using the wrong hardware at any one point of the installation.

There are some plastic guards used to shield the bottom corners of the backboard, however, the instructions require that the end user line up, mark, and drill holes for this hardware.  I am not clear why these couldn't be pre-drilled, and we have not as of yet installed  (we got tired of the endless assembly and started testing out our new backboard!)  The film covering the backboard to protect against scratches is VERY hard to completely remove without an exacto-type knife.

Once assembled and the base properly weighted with concrete bags and water, it's clear that this backboard can withstand hard play.

Overall, the Spalding NBA Hydrbid Portable Basketball System is recommended!
1933492
I like those, look great.
Just make sure you don't touch them and leave fingers and when installing make sure tou won't have to re-adjust. The metal will bend and almost impossible to lay correctly after that.
46208
Look good - good quality.

Nice contemporary looking hooks.  Mounting bracket provides easy to use slots that make levelling/aligning simple.  Be sure to use two mounting screws to prevent the hook from rotating.  The center hole and the slot of the mounting bracket seem to work pretty well.

The bottom surface of the hooks that rests against the surface of the wall were dirty and left marks on the wall during installation.  I recognized this while installing the first of several hooks in a recently completed bathroom.  The "dirt" seems to be something used during the production process or perhaps a preservative of some type.  It is pretty nasty and required some serious scrubbing to get it off the wall.  I ended up having to touch up the paint in the area.
2767326
This desk looks beautiful once built; it looks like case goods bought at a retail store, not an online-ordered DIY desk. The wood grain and stain are attractive and match my other darker oak mission furniture, no weird orange stain here! Like other reviewers, I found the wood dowels to be very loose. That is because this project absolutely REQUIRES carpenter's wood glue. If you don't use wood glue with this, I imagine it will be very wobbly and unstable in short order! So before you get this desk invest in some Elmer's carpenter's wood glue, the big bottle, and use it in all dowel holes and everywhere wood touches wood. Don't worry about making a mess, just keep a well wringed-out wet washcloth nearby. Wood glue takes time to dry, and cleans up easily, so be generous with it. We were, and this desk is as solid as a rock.

One star off for crummy picture directions, and for the keyboard drawer. A regular drawer would make a lot more sense. We made do with some Velcro and a desk organizer tray, so we have a little place for some pens and such.
1959459
performs wonderfully; more difficult to install than anticipated
3825692
Really nice part, but do yourself a favor and get a swank stainless steel plate frame too.
3723215
Looks great once I got it properly installed.

The instructions are wrong.  They show the wall connection bracket mounted with the holes for the rod going horizontally, but they need to be installed so those holes are vertical.  This screwed me up and caused extra time for installation, as well as unnecessary holes in my drywall.  It is all behind the mounting brackets, so it goes unseen, but still.

This was partially my fault for not checking the connections before installing it.

Also, be aware that the cover plates which slide on over the connections - one has a smaller hole than the other which each fit the male/female poles.  So, be sure you have the right cover plate on the right side.  I had to swap mine after figuring this out.
574338
After routing down the jamb to accomodate it neatly, it really looks great. Nice long screws and thick metal. While not as secure as those full-length plates, it adds a bunch of strength and solid looks to the door jamb (reaches into the studs).

It let me neatly fill in the other messy small plates for a solid and clean install. Had to rig a couple of boards with clamps and scrap wood blocks to route the jamb. A chisel would have done, but using a router turned out to be the best.