Obinna Heche asked:


When it comes to running your own business you wear many hats. You are the boss, the supervisor, the secretary and more. With all of the jobs you do to run your business you need your time to be well spent. Because of this it is very important that your home office be well organized. If you have a meeting concerning a financial loan that could make or break your business expansion, you need to know where your business plan is and be able to get any other documents or materials needed A.S.A.P.

Organization is basically everything having a place and the items being put in their place after use. If you have children you have probably told them to put their backpack up in a designated space so that they can grab it quick and hit the school bus, so they are not late. It never fails at least once they miss the bus because they have spent time searching for a folder or their left sneaker. We as adults certainly do not want this scenario to be a part of our lives.

To prevent this type of chaos form occurring you need to think storage. Bookcases, shelves, filing cabinets and storage containers all hold the items you need. Having a container or storage item to place each item will keep you from losing important documents or phone numbers. Once everything has its own space be sure to label everything. Labels allow you to be more efficient with your time. You can take one look at your desk organizer and see that your weekly report folder is on the second shelf or that the contract file is in the top shelf of your filing cabinet.

You will be able to grab what you need and get out the door. No wasted time or frustration of searching for needed items. When your office is properly organized it also gives off a sense of peace and tranquility. You walk into your office it is clean, tidy and everything is in its place. If it were the opposite you would walk in and see papers covering your desk, the trash is overflowing, reports in folders and binders are in stacks over here and over there. Chaos, nerve racking and sweat inducing panic is what this room screams at you.

Running your own business carries enough stress inducers. You deserve to allow your life to be as tranquil and relaxed as possible. If your office operates smoothly thanks to organization you will be at peace. You will be able to be calm, cool and collected at your next business meeting and what is more impressive than a business man or woman who has everything all together and a smile on his or her face.



Marcia

Roger King asked:


ity bookcase is one that is practical, flexible and has a good functional design, so that every family member can have his or her own spot in it, the important element of an organized home office is having the right storage solutions.

An enormous range of bookcases and bookshelves, cabinets and libraries, can be bought online, for at home or in the office, they all are available to you from a multitude of outlets.

Bookcases are one of the most accessible and commonly built projects. Whether you want to buy modern or rather classic, fancy or rather cheap bookshelves, wooden, metal, or other bookcases, who doesn’t need or want open storage for their homes?

Bookcases include adjustable shelves that adjust in 1 1/4-inch increments and optional hinged doors that open to 110 degrees, and pocketing that slide into the cabinet, which is also available.

The very permanence of a built-in bookcase custom designed and stocked to your needs and tastes adds to a house’s character and substance in a way that freestanding bookcases simply can’t.

Besides familiar locations like lining a wall or flanking a fireplace, a bookcase can create an alcove, surround a window or door, sit under a stairway, follow you up the steps, even gracefully divide a room in two.

Brian

Phil Davies asked:


Cleveland, Ohio - March 25, 2008 – Spring is here! The flowers are blooming. Leaves are popping out from bare branches.Yard & garage sale signs are sprouting up everywhere and the antiques and collectibles shows are getting ready for the first crowds of the new season. Are you ready for some serious collecting? Well, you will be if you have your copy of the April 2008 edition of the Kovels’ On Antiques and Collectibles newsletter. Nothing else brings the collector up to date on the latest prices, trends and news. The 12-page, color-illustrated newsletter is available to subscribers in print and online from the Kovels’ website at http://www.kovels.com . Here are this month’s featured stories:

Head-hunting may sound primitive, but it’s plenty popular today. A determined head-hunter paid $127 for a Napcoware lady head vase at an Iowa auction. To see this head vase and many others, be sure to get your copy of the April 2008 issue.

Collectors dig Disney toys. A Mickey and Minnie “Atlantic City” tin lithographed sand pail shoveled in a bid of $1,094 at a Pennsylvania auction. Dig into the April issue to see more tin litho Disney toys and collectibles.

Collectors of Wedgwood got fired up over a c.1930 Millicent Taplin caneware vase, which sold for $474 at a Boston auction. We glaze more than the surface about post-1930 Wedgwood in this issue.

Looking for an open-and-shut case for collecting antique bookcases? A c.1900 lawyers bookcase made a great storage unit a century ago and it makes a great one today, too. It sold for $1,495 at a Cincinnati auction. Follow the proceedings in the April issue, where you can learn more about antique bookcases and file cabinets.

Snow Babies may be tiny, but their prices were big at a recent Theriault’s auction in Newport Beach, California. Nearly two dozen Snow Baby figurines, all made in Germany from about 1910 to 1915 were offered. Be sure to get a copy of this issue to see the hottest Snow Babies.

The April issue of the Kovels’ newsletter also includes regular monthly features, such as the News Flash, Collector’s Gallery and Buyer’s Price Guide. Subscriptions for the print edition or the online edition can be purchased from their website at http://www.kovels.com.

Accredited media interested in discussing the content of this release or any topics related to antiques and collectibles are encouraged to contact the Kovels at LLillis@kovels.com to schedule an interview.



Stephanie

Crystal A asked:


Just bought a loft that has AMAZING windows. They start at 4 feet high and go to 12 feet.
My idea is this between a wall and a “column” wall is one of these said windows.
There is 12 inches of cove like space. The window is also another 6 inches from the wall.

I want to build a Bookcase in that space that matches with the windowsill then put cushions on top and have it secure enough to sit upon. I would be using a small ladder type thing to get to the top of the seat.
Any suggestions

Tamara

Peter Gitundu asked:


The term mission style bookcase came about when mission revival style architecture was initiated, the mission being Spanish located throughout Southwestern United States and Mexico. This style was mostly known for making extraordinary out of the ordinary.

This means they used simple basic material to create amazing pieces of furniture which was and is referred to as mission style bookcase. This kind of furniture is rectangular and is mostly made of oak. It come with great durability and incredible simplicity. If you have the relevant knowledge and materials, the furniture can be produced in a day.

The amazing designs or arts and crafts have a style that has slatted ends and pyramid topped posts and slats. Mission style bookcases will not only store your books and valuable for you but, you can get to display photographs, poetry, antiques, figurines and many others. You will get cases with different sizes and shapes. This is because the shelves and compartments also differ.

Adding glass doors to mission style bookcases will help your books and valuables stay without elements of dust and aging. However, you can choose for them to stay without a door or unenclosed. This bookcases are timeless and they hardly go out of style. This is their major characteristic.

Mission style bookcases are made of hardwood and are then finished by hand to produce smooth distinctive products. They are very durable and this means that you can look forward for them to serve you for many years. The best thing is that they will go with any decor of the house.

The style inspires us from the past and come with great distinctive features. Upper and lower shelves feature through tenon and tenon construction. You need to choose a size that is appropriate for your book collection. You are sure that they will accommodate your needs. This kind does not require a lot of space unlike the modern kind of furniture we see today.

Small shelves will accommodate a large number of books making it very adaptable and versatile. This is the reason why it goes forward to future generations to serve them and make life comfortable. It has also become a very popular style where young stars have also been seen to love it. The best thing is that it does not require maintenance which can prove to be a very helpful.

You can equip them with a glass door any time and this is not a must. Another advantage is that they can be used at home, office, library and many other places. Apart from storing books, you can display china dinnerware, porcelain and the list goes on. This style of furniture is clearly in a class of its own and it will complement a lot in your space.

It will accommodate many aspects of the home including lampshades, cabinets, tables, chairs, chandeliers, vases and a host of very many other things. Made exclusively from wood, it will fit in living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and other places. You will not regret having this amazing piece.



Ryan

redneckcupid asked:


It has a mirror above the desk on the left side and the bookcase has the original curved glass in the door.It also has three drawers below the the desk portion of it. If anyone know about this type of furniture email me at sjsumme@yahoo.com

Allan

Peter Gitundu asked:


Virtually every home i have gone to uses some kind of bookcases, and this does not depend on whether they collect books or not. Used effectively in terms of space, orientation and utilization they can surely look like works of art. You can make them as glamorous and as unique as your imagination can allow. Bookcases have a long history and for any house, they have become such standard pieces that you barely notice them. Most people are able to blend them with the existing home decor.

Books first appeared in the world as scrolls. These scrolls were usually inscribed by hand and so their production was quite costly. Religious institutions, libraries and ancient universities prized the books highly. These necessitated the need for specialized containers or boxes which were easily accessible for easy referencing. Initially the shelved containers were much deeper and separated into many compartments for easier access. The shelving was usually hidden away in closets that blended with the home decor or in private study rooms.

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440 made books more common. The need for their storage also become more pronounced. The oldest shelves in existence are believed to be in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University, they have been in place since the end of the 16th century. What surprises me though is the fact that the initial designs made then have remained till today, and are used as a standard for the design of the modern bookcases.

When it comes to choosing the right type of bookcases, there are various considerations that need to be made. i.e. the kind of material to be used, the type of finish, the make or the style, the vertical height, the width, depth, etc. The most common end products available in the market today includes, light, medium, dark, or even black wood.

Apart from the standard and decorative bookcases, you also find cube units, corner units, or the barrister. In fact, in terms of available finishes, you could only be limited by your imagination.



Robert

jeebez08 asked:


I’m in need of new bookcase. My old one has run out of space because of all the books that I now own. I’m wondering if there is an online store where I can get a good deal on a bookcase. Know of any?

Sue

Peter Gitundu asked:


A bookcase is much more than a piece of furniture that is used to store books in bulk. It can be a piece used to showcase different kinds of books from rare vintage to collectible and pictures. You do not have to settle for dull and boring bookcases because they come in different styles and makes, to appease you and compliment your home.

One great example of such a classy bookcase is the cherry bookcase which can be traditional or modern. It is widely available and you will have no problem searching for it. Therefore, you will find it at your local furniture store or you can simply buy it online and have it delivered to your home. You are required to have some space in which you can store it.

Before you purchase a cherry bookcase, you need to consider the size of book collection you have and where you are going to station it. The bookcases come with 6 or more shelves for storing the books. You will find bookcases with adjustable shelves while others will have fixed ones. You will find others that have a combination of both adjustable and fixed shelves.

When you want to store a large collection of books, go for the large capacity of cherry bookcase. This is because they come with a very large number of shelves. Consider using them for the centerpiece of your home and you will find them very attractive. The small sized cherry bookcases will have up to two shelves. Make your small collection the greatest as seen through your display.

The cherry bookcases also come with lockable chests where you can store all your valuable items. There are other advantages where your will find the bookcases in many lovely colors. Cherry wood which makes the bookcases is known to be very durable and attractive. Along with books, you can store decorative items like porcelain, glass and basically any other thing that you would feel is suitable.

Another great advantage of the cherry wood is that it is pest resistant. Therefore termites, borers and others cannot attack it. It is a relief to know that you do not have to deal with the exterminator and this is definitely a good feeling.

With so many advantages, the bookcases also come with a few disadvantages. Cherry wood is pretty expensive ranging from $100 to 1500 dollars. Depending on the size, color, design and more, the bookcases will vary in cost. Exotic and beautiful bookcases may cost up to a tune of $3000.

Therefore, you need to have in mind a certain budget in which you can work with. Consider ways of cutting costs like going for used bookcases. Remember, cherry wood is very durable and the second hand item will definitely serve you well at good price. Take time before you make a purchase so that you can get to learn about fair and great deals. Look out for offers and auctions because they will certainly have the item on sale ready for you.



Sheila