This is a very simple method of housing..The shelving is 18" X 36" and was purchased from Lowes although you may purchase it elsewhere 35-40 dollars..You'll notice their not indentical brands/types and we have a 3rd as well..The container is a 106 qt sterlite which we buy from dollar general and we have 3 colors of lids..LOL, cost 11 dollars per container..The containers are 12 plus inches tall, foot print of 17 plus inches wide and and 28 inches long..The vertical legs are cut 1.75 or 2 inches/can't remember/ so that no book weights are needed and the tub is captured by the shelf..Poke the needed number of holes in your desired fashion and wah lah..