If you have been on the go for the past few years and expect to move again several times in the near future, you know the value of owning furniture that is easy to tote from one place to the next.
You are also familiar with how nice it is to have compact belongings that can aid in saving space in your moving truck.
Such is the case if you buy a folding stackable bookcase.
Numerous retailers provide the convenient item in stock, and they are so popular that they often sell out.
So when you find a good deal, jump on it.
You will not be disappointed.
Many of the benefits to such bookcases are obvious.
For example, as your library grows, you can simply purchase another add on to increase your storage space for books.
The continuity of having a bookcase that builds on to itself gives any room an extra feeling of warmth and comfort.
Then, if you need some extra space in your living room all you need to do is pull the books off and you can fold the case and store it away.
That makes for a quick usable solution to space issues, especially if you live in a small one bedroom apartment or studio.
Other benefits can be less noticeable.
You might overlook the fact that constructing a piece of furniture to be quickly disassembled or folded away requires sturdy construction.
In other words, a folding bookcase will be a heartier piece of furniture.
In addition, stacking furniture needs to be built to bear more weight.
The joints will have to be built to endure the extra load of books without putting stress on the shelves or sidewalls.
Buying this kind of furnishing is one exception to the hardwood rule.
Having a utility item requires a strong build.
For such an occasion a thick plywood with a wood veneer is probably your best bet.
Plywood is stronger with cross grain construction and resists warping under weight.
Only the most trained eye can recognize the difference between a ply and a piece of hardwood and it will last you much longer for its particular use.