Bought this to use for plant storage. The shelves were too close together so I took two out. It remains sturdy, and as an added benefit I'm using the extra shelves as cute trays. Hides the router nicely below the first shelf. Not all holes lined up perfectly, but the wood is so light it doesn't matter (and remember, you get what you pay for. This is by far one of the cheapest ladder shelves on here).