Archive for the ‘Products’ Category
Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
At Sidelines, we have always been firm believers in creating innovative storage accessories for your home. We understand that everyone in their own way has a busy life. So along with creating new products to help keep you organized, we are always thinking of ways to improve on our existing products. We attempt to make this happen by truly listening to our customers and the feedback they share. It is a great learning process and a way for our product line to continue growing.
Already a popular product in the industry, this is what happened with our Original Closet Mirror. It had always been well received but over time customer feedback helped us realize that there were ways for us to improve it. Our goal was to make the mirror more efficient and after almost a year of brainstorming it is ready! Taking up less than half the stored width of our original Closet Mirror, it is just as beautiful and functional, only better! At a modest two inches wide, this mirror gently glides in and out on soft close slides. It fully extends 1 inch past adjacent cabinet doors and rotates a full 90 degrees in front of them. Its universal left or right mounting hardware makes it is easy to install only requiring four screws. The mirror produces an amazing full body image reflection that will have your clothes begging to be worn. So with much anticipation of its June 2010 arrival, we proudly introduce to you the new Sidelines Premier Closet Mirror!
 Premier Closet Mirror in stored position  Premier Closet Mirror fully extended and rotated 90 degrees.
Tags: closet, Closet Organization, mirror, storage
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Ironing! The word itself can immediately make you feel lazy and crazy. After doing load upon load of laundry the last thing that anyone wants to do is iron. It is just one of those tasks that does not rank high on the “to do” list, often times reminding us to purchase more cotton! All jokes aside, the truth is that ironing is just not easy. Most people have large, awkward, stand alone ironing boards that are difficult to store and always take up more room than they need to. Once set up, they are not always sturdy and can be hard to maneuver. For those of you who iron on a regular basis, this cannot be something that you look forward to. So what if you could find an ironing board that looked great and was easy to use? Well, have no fear because Sidelines has just that. Let us offer you two amazing suggestions that will not only save you space, but will save you time as well!
For those of you who enjoy the original concept of the ironing board we present to you Sidelines’ Pressing Perfection™!
 Pressing Perfection™ shown in Oil Rubbed Bronze Fast and easy to use, this space-saving board simply slides out, folds down and pivots away from the partition. The board has adjustable folding support legs that make it easy to get your ironing done fast. For tight spaces and user comfort, the board may be swiveled in its in-use position anywhere from 90 degrees perpendicular, to smaller angles in between and parallel to the partition. Once you are finished, simply fold the board up and slide it back into its stored position. With amazing storage capability Pressing Perfection™ gets the job done without getting in the way!
If you are in need of an ironing board that takes up even less space, then the PressFix™ may be just what you are looking for. Taking things one step further than our Pressing Perfection™, this ironing board is so compact you may even forget it is there. Installed in just 4 minutes, PressFix™ can be mounted to any fixed shelf at least 24 inches wide.
 PressFix™ To use it, simply slide it out and unfold the board on its heavy-duty, steel ball bearings. PressFix™ does not need legs for support, so it makes ironing skirts and slacks very easy! The board swivels a full 180 degrees and its pre-set locking positions allow it to rotate with you for optimum comfort. With moves like this your ironing will be done in no time with the PressFix™.
Well, hopefully your impression of ironing has changed a little after seeing some of our innovative designs. Ironing does not have to be a feared household chore anymore, especially if you have the right help. Our goal at Sidelines is to make life easier for you, no matter what room of the house you are in. So hopefully one of these ironing boards will assist you in getting the job done faster so you can move on to more important things. And if not, then at least think of all the space you will be saving with their amazing storage capability. That alone should make you happy. Out of site, out of mind until your next ironing pile is ready! – SC
Tags: Closet Organization, home, ironing board, laundry, Laundry organization
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Spring is blooming and once again warm air breezes through our homes calming our winter worries. That comforting breeze sends us the neighborhood sounds of children laughing and dogs barking. Unfortunately, that same breeze also sends us the sound of someone who opened a kitchen cabinet and watched as its contents fell onto the floor. Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever had your pots, pans or even your Tupperware come flying out at you? Well, if you have, you are not alone. In fact, all over the world sounds of frustration are heard when any unorganized kitchen cabinet or drawer is opened. The key to alleviating this frustration is to find great kitchen storage products that make you feel at home in your kitchen. After all, the kitchen is where family and friends tend to gather the most. So give it the spring cleaning it deserves by organizing it with some easy to use products from Sidelines.
 Deluxe Spice and Can Rack shown in Oil Rubbed Bronze Let’s start with your cans and spices. Are you always looking for the family’s favorite steak seasoning or wondering if you need to pick up more pasta sauce for dinner? Well wonder no more with the Sidelines Deluxe Spice and Can Rack. Sliding out into view on ball bearing slides, this rack allows you to see all your pantry goods in once glance. Always knowing what you have in stock will eliminate those last minute grocery runs for good!
 Signature Baskets in Oil Rubbed Bronze Our favorite storage accessory for the pantry would have to be our Deluxe Baskets. Available in different sizes, these baskets are great for organizing anything from pasta to fruit or even those annoying plastic Tupperware containers! And for after school, make those healthy snack foods easily accessible to the kids. With no end to their storage capability, our deluxe baskets do it all and they look good doing it! For an added touch of warmth to your kitchen or pantry, try using our Rattan Baskets.
 Pull Out Pantry Rack For some people the luxury of having a kitchen pantry may not be an option. They may be forced to use kitchen cabinets as a pantry and unfortunately these cabinets can come in all different shapes and sizes depending on the home. Luckily, Sidelines has a remedy for all of those situations. Available in different height and width options, our Pull Out Pantry Rack is just what the doctor ordered. The easy to use pantry rack glides silently in and out on soft closing slides, allowing its user to see the contents on every shelf. Great for storage of any kind, you will not have a problem finding anything with this must have kitchen accessory!
Now that you see how easy it is to have the kitchen storage of your dreams, what are you waiting for? Life gets complicated enough without us making it worse, so don’t let your unorganized kitchen get the best of you. Find your problem areas and fix them! The sooner you do, the sooner you will be enjoying your next barbeque. After all, a happy and organized kitchen makes for an even happier cook! – SC
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Tags: baskets, Kitchen Products, organize, pantry, storage
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Trade shows always require an enormous effort in planning and setup just for a few days of meet ‘n’ greets with our existing customers and hopefully with a few new customers as well. Last week’s Closet & Home Organization Expo, held in Long Beach, California, was no exception. But we always thoroughly enjoy this annual event and the opportunity to see friends, colleagues and clients.
Having done this for so long now, setting up the actual booth with our many new products goes quickly. Here’s a shot of our finished exhibit:
 Sidelines' EXPO Booth Display This year we previewed some brand new products coming out later this year for the kitchen and pantry. These are pretty nifty pull-out racks that glide in and out silently on soft-close, ball-bearing mechanisms, so they feel light as air since there’s no effort needed to move them around. Here’s what our “kitchen products” wall display looked like:
 Sidelines' Kitchen Products On the left side you can see our new, tall Pull-Out Pantry Rack. And then our smaller and shorter Pull-Out Adjustable Cabinet Rack is shown in the middle at bottom, under the PressFix ironing board which is folded up, stored away.
We had lots of comments on these new items, most of which leaned towards the “this is so long overdue for the industry” type sentiments. We think so too! These will be available later in the year. (Watch this space for a future release date on these.) They are currently available for standard depth kitchen cabinetry (greater than 19” deep) in several widths and all with adjustable height ranges.
A couple of the other big previews we showed off at EXPO was on our “closet products” wall. We unveiled two new sliding mirror products for mounting on closet section side panels. Here’s the small one that’s designed as a three-panel model:
 3-Way Mirror and Deluxe Double Rack This one is only two feet tall, and the side mirrors hinge in over the main mirror for easy storage. You can also see our new Deluxe Double Rack mounted above the mirror in this photo. The DDR is actually a hardware plate added to our existing Deluxe Tie, Belt or Valet Rack units so that you can double the amount of rack storage (of your choice). You can use two tie racks, or belt racks, or one of each on either side of this new hardware plate.
We’ll have more on all these new products as they become available. There were several more items unveiled at the show. Keep checking back for more news from the organization front!
Tags: Closet Organization, deluxe, EXPO, Kitchen Products, mirror, pantry, rack, sidelines
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
With Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, we thought we’d offer a couple of suggestions to help ease the stress of preparing the Big Meal. Getting organized in advance for the big day can ensure you’ll enjoy this Slow Food day and savor the time spent with family and friends.
- If your menu isn’t fully solidified yet, now’s the time to choose your final dishes. There will be a mad dash at the grocery store for the next few days, so stock up now!
- Buy your bird now. Remember: it takes a couple of days to defrost frozen turkeys of significant size. The longer you wait to buy, the fewer choices you will have regarding available bird weight options for the number of guests attending.
- Plan, plan, plan ahead. Make extra room in your fridge and freezer for all your ingredients as well as Aunt Bess’ special cranberry dish that has to remain cool up to serving time.
- Re-read all your recipes in advance. Determine which dishes can be prepared a day or two ahead of time and get them made. This will vastly reduce your pre-turkey stress.
- For the day of: Write out a timeline of events, from setting the table to preparing the gravy from the drippings. Knowing when your schedule is tight will aid in planning which family members you can recruit at certain times to help with various tasks. Most importantly, know exactly how many minutes to allow per pound of turkey and its needed rest time after it comes out of the oven. You want all your dishes to be ready at just about the same time before you sit down at the table.
Seasonal squashes, gourds and other fall harvest items make excellent table centerpieces (not to mention some make great soups as well). Stock up early on these funny-looking and colorful fall bounties to make the most creative presentation. We’ve even got a great way to stash them when not in use:
Our rattan baskets are an elegant accessory to include in any kitchen or pantry. Add them between storage sections in the pantry or under a counter for easy and attractive access to your produce. But our solid rattan baskets (shown in natural finish above) are also ideal for storage of pantry items that don’t do well on a shelf such as bags of potato chips, pet food and snacks. Whether you need shallow baskets to store your placemats or extra deep ones for a supply of potatoes and Golden Delicious apples, we’ve got them in a size and finish that will fit your needs.
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
Tags: baskets, organize, planning, rattan, storage, Thanksgiving
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Hot off the manufacturing line: We just improved our Kitchen Essentials’ Professional Series’ Pull-Out Pantry Rack. An optional soft-close mechanism is now available to upgrade the full rack frame. This will be a great bonus to many customers. I asked Charles Costa how it worked and what the benefits of soft-close are to the consumer. Here’s his comment after running a test drive on it:
“This ‘device,’ provides a really smooth and silent closure of the rack inside the cabinet. One of the things that upsets people about their kitchen cabinets is the loud clank they make when the door closes. It dings up the wood or finish because they don’t have door bumpers, or it makes a loud noise. Or both! Not to mention, with a tall unit, when someone lets go too far away, or pushes it too fast or hard to close, it rushes back into the cabinet. Then you’ve got all that metal clanking as well as the loud door bang. That will not happen with the soft-close mechanism. It automatically takes over the closing movement about two inches or so from closure and silently controls the complete retraction back into the cabinet. It is a great feature!”
So there you have it. The soft-close device is an optional add-on to SKUs B01130, B01140, B01145, B01150 and B01160. Charles says that down the road the feature will be standard on the SKUs, but not yet. Check it out to see what you think. –MM
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