{"id":1018,"date":"2012-04-18T19:03:50","date_gmt":"2012-04-19T00:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2012-04-18T19:39:51","modified_gmt":"2012-04-19T00:39:51","slug":"closetmaid-cubeicals-especially-the-mini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/2012\/04\/closetmaid-cubeicals-especially-the-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"ClosetMaid Cubeicals \u2013 Especially the Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>4 out of 5 stars<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1019\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ClosetMaid-Mini-Cubical.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1019\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1019  \" title=\"ClosetMaid Mini Off-set Cubeical\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ClosetMaid-Mini-Cubical.jpg?resize=280%2C202\" alt=\"ClosetMaid Mini Off-set Cubeical\" width=\"280\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ClosetMaid-Mini-Cubical.jpg?w=280 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/ClosetMaid-Mini-Cubical.jpg?resize=150%2C108 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1019\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ClosetMaid Mini Off-set Cubeical<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Pros:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>decent construction<\/li>\n<li>true cube shaped<\/li>\n<li>several finishes available (usually)<\/li>\n<li>fabric cubes fit well and come in many colors<\/li>\n<li>can connect to others to become customizable<\/li>\n<li>can hang on the wall, if you want<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>laminated wood<\/li>\n<li>plastic covers to hide screws<\/li>\n<li>recommends glue which is awkward to use<\/li>\n<li>standard cubeical can waste space if used for smaller items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Review:<\/h4>\n<p>I\u2019ll admit it; I can go all gaga over cubbies.\u00a0 That\u2019s exactly what happened when I saw the <a href=\"http:\/\/store.closetmaid.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&amp;storeId=10151&amp;langId=-1&amp;top_category=10006&amp;parent_category_rn=10054&amp;categoryId=10087&amp;productId=12004\" target=\"_blank\">ClosetMaid mini cubeicals<\/a>.\u00a0 I was there looking for the standard cubeicals as I find them quite useful and have used them in several places throughout our home.\u00a0 But I am getting slightly off topic \u2013 I was out shopping for the regular ones when I realized they now offered mini ones.\u00a0 Oh my! And yes, one of them came home with me along with some fabric cubes to fit in it.\u00a0 They currently have 2 styles to choose from in the mini style (here\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/store.closetmaid.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10051&amp;storeId=10151&amp;langId=-1&amp;top_category=10006&amp;parent_category_rn=10054&amp;categoryId=10087&amp;productId=12008\" target=\"_blank\">the other style<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>I learned with my first cubeical that it needs to be assembled on a hard floor, carpeting isn\u2019t solid enough to eliminate small gaps between the pieces.\u00a0 I eagerly tore the box open in the kitchen to get it put together.\u00a0 Unlike the other cubeicals I\u2019ve gotten, this one included a small bottle of glue to use when attaching the various pieces to each other.\u00a0 Much to my annoyance in getting the lid off the glue, it squirted all over and the top went flying across the room.\u00a0 For some reason, I also found it concerning that the piece \u201cneeds\u201d glue when none of the other have.<\/p>\n<p>Since I got the mini-offset organizer, it was a little awkward to put it together though still relatively easy.\u00a0 The other cubeical systems have been quite simple to assemble and it would seem it\u2019s the offset that makes it just a little awkward.\u00a0 Depending on the cubeicals use, I will sometimes pass on attaching the included cardboard backing as I did with my mini-cubeical.<\/p>\n<p>I can be old-fashioned in that I really would prefer solid wood construction for what I use in our home, though this can be challenging to find.\u00a0 Considering that solid wood is more expensive and often harder to find in the needed sizes, I appreciate the ClosetMaid cubeicals.\u00a0 They continue to hold up well and can be customized to fit the spaces you have relatively easily.\u00a0 They are laminated wood, which can cause some splitting or screws going in crooked, though I have rarely had this problem.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s nice that there are different finishes in order to choose what will match your d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 I appreciate the fitting of the fabric cubes into the unit as they fit well and are not tight.\u00a0 In one unit I have, the fabric drawer stores extra towels and I have not seen dust collect inside.\u00a0 There\u2019s a large selection of colors to choose from for the fabric drawers and since the large ones are typically sold individually you can get more than one color easily.\u00a0 For the mini cubeical, the fabric drawers are sold in a 2-pack.\u00a0 Since I wanted more than one color, I needed to buy 2 packages, though I would have been happy with just 2 fabric drawers for the mini.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1020\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1020\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1020\" title=\"IMG_2329\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"ClosetMaid Off-set Mini Cubeical\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg?resize=300%2C225 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg?resize=1024%2C768 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg?resize=150%2C112 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg?resize=400%2C300 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2329.jpg?w=1440 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ClosetMaid Off-set Mini Cubeical<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although I have never applied this, the ClosetMaid cubeicals are designed for the possibility to attach them to each other in a number of ways if you choose.\u00a0 They include hardware for attaching the unit to the wall, both as a hanging option as well as just a way to secure the unit.\u00a0 Since the cubecials are assembled, the screws are visible once you\u2019ve put it together, and they include plastic covers for the screws in the color of your unit.\u00a0 I\u2019ve found these pieces to be flimsy and they are easily brushed off.\u00a0 Most often, I simply don\u2019t even try to use them and settle for the visible screws on the unit.<\/p>\n<p>The standard cubeical has perfect cube dimensions, which surprisingly isn\u2019t the case with all \u201ccube\u201d systems.\u00a0 The standard cubeical can be large for some items, as can the fabric drawers.\u00a0 I appreciate that they are large enough to fit binders and your standard cleaning supplies (1 unit I have is in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/2011\/11\/youre-organized-right\/\" target=\"_blank\">my utility closet<\/a>), though have found that smaller items can get lost in the drawers or the space feels wasted with smaller items.\u00a0 This is understandably less of an issue with the mini cubeical.\u00a0 As with any organizational tool, you need to consider what your purpose is for the space.<\/p>\n<p>Considering the mini offset cubeical is my fifth cubeical purchase, it\u2019s easy to say that I like the ClosetMaid cubeicals.\u00a0 I don\u2019t recommend them to everyone as it needs to meet your needs and meet with your taste \u2013 I know one person bought another ClosetMaid product and commented that it was acceptable and inexpensive, though not great, the laminated wood bothered them.\u00a0 I find them to be a decent option for organizing spaces.\u00a0 Here are some pictures of some of my cubeicals:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1021\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2331.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1021\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1021\" title=\"IMG_2331\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2331-e1334786855887-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" alt=\"ClosetMaid 2 cube\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2331-e1334786855887.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2331-e1334786855887.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2331-e1334786855887.jpg?w=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ClosetMaid Cubeical - 2 cubes<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1022\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2333.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1022\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1022\" title=\"IMG_2333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2333-e1334786887365-225x300.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" alt=\"ClosetMaid Cubeical 8 cubes\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2333-e1334786887365.jpg?resize=225%2C300 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2333-e1334786887365.jpg?resize=768%2C1024 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.jenniferlinnig.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/IMG_2333-e1334786887365.jpg?w=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ClosetMaid Cubeical - 8 cubes<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>**As usual, I do not receive any compensation for writing these reviews.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given my love of cubbies, it\u2019s not surprising that I have tried out ClosetMaid\u2019s cubeical systems.  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