Abstract: A freestanding modular wall according to the present invention includes at least two base members, a vertical post securely attached to each base member, a bottom horizontal bar between each pair of posts, a plurality of substantially rectangular panels, a horizontal bar above each panel or each horizontal row of panels, and a vertical bar between each pair of panels or each vertical column of panels. Each vertical post forms at least one vertical slot for receiving the ends of horizontal bars and the vertical edges of panels, and each vertical bar forms slots on both edges for receiving the vertical edges of panels and the ends of horizontal bars. Likewise, each horizontal bar forms slots along at least one edge for receiving the ends of vertical bars and horizontal edges of the panels. Each panel forms two faces, two vertical edges and two horizontal edges. Each panel is of a substantially standard depth and each panel face is selected from one to three substantially standard sizes.

Abstract: A pet kennel operable between a use position and a nested position. The pet kennel contains an upper portion having a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a bottom opening located opposite the top wall. The front wall, rear wall and sidewalls form a lip adjacent the bottom opening. The lower portion contains a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall and an upper opening located opposite the bottom wall. A rim is formed adjacent the upper opening by the first wall, rear wall and the sidewalls. While in the use position, the upper portion lip is mated with the lower portion rim so that the top wall is spaced apart the bottom to form the pet containment area. In the nested position, the upper portion lip mated with the lower portion rim such that the top wall is located adjacent the bottom wall.