Hodedah Microwave Cart in Cherry

Because of Many negative reviews I was AFRAID to buy this Mini Cart for so long even seeing that the price was right for my low budget. I'm glad I took the chance because it came a few days early. Yes the box was a little beat up. It came in original brown box. YIPPIee..glad to say I was beyond happy that all the parts came and not one part was broken. Every nail fit the holes and thank God for picture instruction because I'm not a good at putting stuff together. Color is on point. I did measure my microwave still it didn't unfortunately fit. It fits better a microwave under 19 inches. Still the cart is small enough that it's useful for ho;ding other Amazon appliances. My only issue is that the doors doesn't stay on because plastic attachments keeps popping out., but I simply for now kept them off because maybe i'm doing it wrong. Thank you for this useful Mini Cart.

Packaged well in additional Amazon box when shipped.Build time stated in booklet was 70mins, yet was more like 2hrs+ (for instructions mildly lacking & having to drill holes not pre-drilled AND it definitely takes 2 ppl.)Finished product looks good, is quite sturdy & all parts were included in my purchase.I'm a retired carpenter & I must mention that I cannot recommended this for home assembly by anyone without building & tool sense; as well as having additional tools which will be required over what the instructions say you'll need.As with most flat pack furniture, one is bound to find parts either missing or parts that are incorrect for the particular application.Additionally, instruction booklets are notoriously dubious, if not down right frustrating due to language translations.Diagrams are also not exact to all parts included.Take advantage of "Expert Assembly" that appears available if you are not building savvy.If you feel clever & have some building experience & extra tools-- a rubber mallet & power screwdriver & drill-- this is a good storage cart to build.Price was reasonable for object received.

Microwave Cart ReviewItem:Hodedah Mini Microwave Cart with Two Doors and Shelf for Storage, WhitePrice:$52.99 on AmazonFor the money, this is a really good deal. While some might take issue with certain things about it, overall it is a bargain for a DIY project, if you want to get creative and make a few modifications, which I did.I would like to start this review by saying that I am blind, but had little problem figuring out how to put this cabinet together without reading the instructions. When it arrived, I noticed a fairly large gouge in the carton, so when unpacking it, took care in feeling my way around the various parts, 1 to identify them , and 2 to see what damage might have been done. Having been a former cabinet builder, it was fairly easy to figure out what went where. The damage was minor, so I decided not to bother with contacting Amazon for a replacement. Two of the damaged areas would be hidden behind the doors, and I was able to repair a small ding in the top to a point that it is barely noticeable.If it weren’t for the damage and a few other issues, I would give the cabinet 5 stars, but I would have to rate is somewhat less than that. Some might find it challenging to install the castors. If the placement of these had been marked with slight indentations for the screw holes, these would be easier to install. The same goes for the door hinges. In both of these cases, I lined up the hardware, and used an awl to mark the places where screws should go. I doubt if most customers have an Awl in their toolkit, but a nail and a hammer would work as well. I was able to figure out which door went on the left and which went on the right, by the slight indentation where the magnetic plate screw went. I’m not sure why this was marked, and not the castors and hinges.A fairly major issue is the back. There aren’t any cutouts for routing electrical cords. It seems that there should be at least 1 cutout behind the cubby hole where a microwave oven fits. Small appliances have fairly short power cords, and a multi outlet extension cord is needed in order to power multiple appliances without the need to plug and unplug them. This can cause an electricians night mare. Having fully assembled the cabinet, except the back, I debated on whether to install it or not. There were several options at this stage:1. I could leave it off, but that could cause a stability problem as well as having to deal with items falling out of the back when transporting the unit.2. I could Cut off about 2 inches of back, just below the top and that would provide a slot for passing the power cords through, but I don’t have any power tools that would allow me to do that easily. Being blind, I work primarily with hand tools, and I didn’t feel like doing all of that sawing.3. I might purchase a chassis punch and punch the holes with it, but that meant finding the proper punch and ordering it. Such punches don’t come cheap, and I would have to wait for delivery.I finally decided that I had the tools I needed to do a neat job. I could cut 45 degree triangles off of each of the 4 corners using a tile cutter that I have left over from a LVP flooring job that I had done earlier. These would be just larg enough to allow a 3 prongpower cord plug to fit through. This worked beautifully. It allowed the power cords to passed through both the cubby hole and the lower cabinet behind the doors and opened up a multiple of possibilities on how the cabinet might be used. Not only could it be used as a microwave cart/coffee bar, but it could be used as an entertainment cabinet as well.I installed the modified back with screws, rather than using the small nails that were provided. This provides a more secure attachment, and allows for easier removal and replacement if needed. In addition, I installed a power strip just below the top and at the rear with the outlet holes facing down. This provides just enough room for the power cords to be plugged in, and still allow my microwave to be installed with the front being close to flush with the front., I have room for a coffee maker, A “Hot Shot,” a toaster, a George Forman Grill, and an electric fry pan. With room for some cooking oil , a few spices, and some cooking utensils. It’s a micro-kitchen on wheels. All that is needed is a mini-fridge and some countertop space to prepare the meals.I would like to mention something related to the disabled. While some people might think this cabinet is not tall enough to use while standing, that is true. It is best operated by a short person, or someone sitting in a chair. The height is just about right for a person in the wheelchair. That might make it ADA compliant, especially with the modifications that I Made. Not only is it at the right height for a person in a wheelchair, but I am using a Hamilton Beach talking microwave oven, and other appliances that are easy to use by a blind person; No confusing touch screen displays or membrane buttons that are not tactile. It contains all of the appliances I need to be able to prepare my own meals.

The box didn't come in good shape but inside was everything good nothing missing nothing damage, easy to assembly

The mini microwave cart is very hard to assemble under guidance of the manual due to the instructions not being very clear and sporadic. While trying to assemble the pieces it became very clear that the microwave cart missed the required holes to assemble the cart together under the guidance of instructions. Such as the wheels to the cart unless you have any power tools such as an electric screw driver or a drill you couldn't get the wheels on because the wood was thick. Not only was assembling the wheels hard also cabinet doors the instructions wasn't so clear on the best way we should install the doors.

So cute small little table. Loved it. Little unsturdy with wheels so we removed wheels. Didn’t wanted to lock on wall as I keep moving and rearranging furniture more often. Easy to install. Only cons was wrong color send. Ordered one with natural wood countertop to match other tables and windows/doors of my kitchen but got full white.