AdirOffice 500 Series 12 Compartment Organizer

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Papers, papers, everywhere! With four kids and a busy on the go lifestyle, it seems like I never have time to sit down and sort through all the papers that come into our home. So I was excited when I found out I would be receiving the AdirOffice 12-Compartment Wood Literature Organizer to try out as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. My first reaction when I received the organizer was how heavy the box was. The pieces to assemble the organizer are solidly built and I was impressed that everything is included for assembly except a hammer. I am not the biggest fan of building things so I felt a little bit overwhelmed with all the pieces at first but when I looked through the directions and diagrams I was able to get started right away. It did take longer than I anticipated to build, as you need to take the extra steps of gluing each wooden dowel and nailing the back panel pieces on. But it is worth it when you are finished because it is a solid piece and worth the extra time to have an organizer that will last. Besides how solid and durable this literature shelf organizer is, I also appreciate how versatile it is. You can use all of the shelves included which makes twelve storage spaces, or you can customize the spaces to include larger spaces on one or both sides. It can grow with you as your life or work needs change. For me, it's the perfect time right before school starts to set up a station where each kid can have their own shelves for school papers and homework on one side. And for the other side a place for me and my husband where incoming and outgoing mail and various documents can have a home. Even though I really like this organizer, I need to point out some things that could use improvement. For one thing, there was no color photo included of the complete assembly to refer to which made it hard to tell which direction the edge protectors for the shelves were supposed to be placed. It isn't a huge deal but it would be nice to know if the edge with the lip is supposed to be on the top or underside of each. Also, I received a white unit with black edging pieces and I would have preferred white to match. Another challenge was I accidentally nailed through the top shelf so there is now a bump which will probably chip off over time. It would be great to have suggested nail guides on the back panels to ensure you don't get too close to the edge and have the same issue. They also say on the instructions to place wooden dowels on the top four holes of the unit but that doesn't seem necessary unless you are stacking another unit on top, which isn't clarified in the instructions. I just left them empty. Another challenge I encountered after I already had the unit fully assembled was I realized I had the number 5 center shelf flipped so the holes on 3 and 4 didn't line up flush but they do line up horizontally so I was able to have all the shelves level at least. It is hard to tell on the diagram that there is different spacing on the holes in the front and back. And I didn't end up using the white plastic fillers as I may decide to change the layout of the organizer and they didn't seem necessary and were too small to fit in the holes without gluing them in place permanently. The price tag might be more that I would pay for home organization but would probably be appropriate for a work place investment piece. Overall I'm happy with this shelving unit and would recommend it. I look forward to becoming more organized in the coming months. I also see the great potential to use this if I ever get to have a craft room again or in a designated office area. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this AdirOffice 12-Compartment Wood Literature Organizer!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a director of a few different programs for a school district, which means I've always got reports or other files coming in and going out. I got this organizer for my work office, and it's been terrific at helping me stay organized. Because there are so many compartments, I can create separate zones for each program, plus keep blank templates and other miscellaneous items in a convenient, accessible spot. And a superficial benefit: I was able to get this in our school colors! Overall a solid product. More sturdy than not, but not substantial enough to be too heavy (I moved and assembled it myself - no extra help needed).

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have assembled the wood Adjustable 36 Compartment Literature Organizer and it is great.I use this organizer to keep my kids folders and files organized.My kid liked it very much.The compartments can be adjusted according to our preference and the organizer is very strong and thick.It is very easy to assemble and looks great in my kids room. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The adir office 11 compartment is just what I needed. I have so many papers around my computer especially and was using boxes and piles. This is great. I can have all 11 shelves and less shelves but will hold more. Well made and I can see many other uses for it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to put some order to all of the paperwork coming in, going out, or just staying. Well made, with roomy slots, this can be used in the home or in the office. They are very sturdy and are made to last.