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Mom makes 3-in-1 cotbed for toddler from daybed
Brimnes daybed becomes a cotbed plus seating Our daughter had been using a compact cot since birth and was quickly outgrowing it. After rejigging the bedroom setup we decided she could use my son’s...
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Restyling IVAR into an open closet system
An alternative to the ELVARLI for an easily reconfigurable open closet system Earlier this year, I had a roof leak that completely trashed my master bedroom closet. It required demolition of the old...
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Make your own pedalboard in 10 minutes
Not including meatball eating time, of course. Why spend time and money searching for one when you can make your own fantastic pedalboard from IKEA in less than ten minutes? Today I went to the IKEA...
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Chop! Chop! Manual to motorized spice grinder
I recently finished a hack using an IKEA IHÄRDIG spice mill. The intention was to turn the manual IKEA IHÄRDIG spice mill into a motorized spice grinder using a 3D-printed drill adapter. Why do it?...
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How to add PAX sliding doors on your own woodwork
This project started when I wanted to replace a coat rack and garden seat with a closet. I decided to build my own wood frame but use the IKEA PAX sliding doors over it. This PAX sliding doors series...
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Large rabbit hutch: A simple DIY project for your bunny
I made a 3-level indoor large rabbit hutch using a KALLAX storage unit from IKEA. Materials: KALLAX Shelving unit, white stained oak effect, 112×147 cmPVC pipeWire nettingNailsAngle bracketsWood...
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How to: Easy, Precision Stacking of BESTÅ Cabinets
Stacking BESTÅ cabinets, an alternative sturdier method. I wanted to stack 4 BESTÅ cabinets on top of each other and attach them together to make them very stable. But I didn’t like the attachment kit...
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A clever solution for an awkward nook
PAX wardrobe built into the wall for guest room and craft supplies storage We had an incredibly small and awkward nook area with an angled wall in our basement guest room/ office. That made it almost...
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The bathroom “everything” rack including a litter box
One bathroom rack to catch all, including the litter box. Our bathroom cabinet storage is very limited, and I wanted a large piece that could hold everything. From the usual toiletry stuff to extra...
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Hackers Help: Can I make slimmer KIVIK armrests?
KIVIK armrests taking up too much space. My boyfriend and I are exploring our options as far as living together goes. He owns an apartment which is pretty tiny. Luckily, our Swedish friends have...
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Montessori Tower with a touch of Mondrian
I wanted to build a Montessori observation tower for a child. Kids like looking at the countertop in the kitchen to help. Materials: BEKVÄM step toolPaint – red, blue, yellow, black (I had...
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Tear down the old for new PAX and ELVARI closet
Old existing wardrobe in condo makes ways for fabulous PAX and ELVARLI closet. We had actually made an offer on a larger condo and ultimately did not reach a deal with the seller. Updating our closet...
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A simple hack elevates this office sideboard
Plain IKEA KALLAX gets upgraded to office sideboard I wanted a side surface to my bay window desk which also had a lot of storage, so the KALLAX offered a blank canvas to work from. A few months...
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Rental-friendly, no-drill, built-in magnetic blinds (No sag IKEA SCHOTTIS!)
Cheap IKEA stick-on blinds get magnetic. And built-in. We just moved to our new apartment and it has lots of windows (very awesome) but it also wasn’t very dark with just our MAJGULL curtains (less...
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The 10 Coolest Hacks for our Favorite IKEA Products
Our favorite IKEA products get transformed, with awesome results. It seems magical for you to take a basic and inexpensive piece of furniture and create a magnificent thing. But, it is possible with...
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Art sculpture pedestal and stands for Johanna’s work
For an art exhibition, “Homage to Johanna Koopmans” we wanted to create a DIY art sculpture pedestal and display stand. Her work consisted of 20-22 wooden sculptures (varying in size from 30 to 180...
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IKEA RAST Dresser Hack: The complete wine cart
Are you ready to see how to change the life of an IKEA RAST Dresser Hack? I am not talking just painting the drawers and changing the hardware – but a true IKEA RAST dresser hack that converts into...
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2 fabulous DIY dollhouses from IKEA KALLAX/EXPEDIT
For my daughter’s 4th birthday I wanted to make an extraordinary DIY dollhouse. The KALLAX shelf with 4 cubes (for 4 rooms) was ideal for this. IKEA items used: KALLAX 2×2 shelving unitHUSET dollhouse...
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KALLAX TV bench that’s as eclectic as can be
A delightful smorgasbord of colours transforms this mobile KALLAX TV bench The KALLAX unit was a bit boring for my taste, so I went ahead and painted it with acrylic paint. IKEA items used: KALLAX...
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IKEA HEMNES built-in: Trim and moulding does wonders
Here’s how I made a wall to wall IKEA HEMNES built-in bookcase. It’s amazing what a little trim and moulding can do. The project took me 3 days from start to finish. I’m very happy with how it turned...
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