I decided that the pantry is a little too deep to be efficiently stocked without some kind of pull out storage. I've had my eye on these wire "drawers" for a while and decided to pop on one to see how they fit. I received my first one a couple of weeks ago and installed it only to be a little disappointed in the fact that the design of the racks doesn't allow for the little lip that we have on our pantry shelves...they are designed for a flush mount trim. A quick and cheap fix was a 1/4" nylon spacer under the unit to elevate it to easily clear the lip (This link is just an example. I found them at the local True Value for 27 cents a piece. They're in the section with all of the nuts and bolts, in the little drawers.).
While you will notice these shelves are not cheap (about $44) but they are SOLID. They will not get beat up on a trip with a lot of weight on a bouncy highway (canned goods, etc.). They are EXTREMELY easy to install as the package includes a layout pattern that lets you know exactly where to position the unit to install (all you have to be able to do is find the center of your cabinet). There is still a little space (maybe 4 or 5 inches) in the back of the cabinet as the drawer doesn't extend all the way back. This might be a good place for bigger/taller items. I plan on installing at least one more of these on the lower shelf where I can't see anything in the back without kneeling down.
Should work out well and the DW will definitely like it.
While you will notice these shelves are not cheap (about $44) but they are SOLID. They will not get beat up on a trip with a lot of weight on a bouncy highway (canned goods, etc.). They are EXTREMELY easy to install as the package includes a layout pattern that lets you know exactly where to position the unit to install (all you have to be able to do is find the center of your cabinet). There is still a little space (maybe 4 or 5 inches) in the back of the cabinet as the drawer doesn't extend all the way back. This might be a good place for bigger/taller items. I plan on installing at least one more of these on the lower shelf where I can't see anything in the back without kneeling down.
Should work out well and the DW will definitely like it.