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Make this stylish wooden coat stand for under $10
After my last hack, the ÖRTFYLLD accent lamp, I went on to make this wooden coat stand from IKEA clothes hangers. IKEA items used: HOPA clothes hanger (or BUMERANG) HOPA clothes hanger | IKEA.com...
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First timer hacker turns HEMNES into MCM Media Console
I wanted a new MCM media console, but didn’t want to shell out $1400 for one. This is my first time making anything like this. I came in with no skills, a little will and hours and hours of Youtube...
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Sheet pan storage rack that’s just right for this slim spot
After years of using various sheet pan storage solutions, including the expandable pot lid rack, I came up with this idea to use up the dead space between my fridge and the wall. With this GNEDBY...
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Good hair days start with these 4 little hacks
Keep your hair tools and products in hand and organized with these simple hacks. #1 Hair tools holder I hacked a simple hair tools holder using the discontinued GRUNDTAL towel rail and zip ties. (The...
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A switch around made this into a cat bed scratch post
I wanted to avoid buying a cat bed scratch post made out of cardboard and rug material. Furthermore I could not find one that suited my style, so I decided to make my own. The cat bed and scratch post...
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Modern DIY wall clock for less than $10
A DIY sunburst wall clock made from IKEA skewers. A nice wall clock need not be expensive. (I only spent $9.24). I made this wall clock with IKEA bamboo skewers. IKEA items used: GRILLTIDER x 2...
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Glam HEMNES Dresser Hack. No power tools needed.
I wanted the HEMNES dresser to have some fun texture and give off a retro glam feel in my Retro Palm Beach style guest room makeover. I painted it the same color as the wall to give the illusion of...
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This IKEA PS 2014 Secretary holds a few secrets
IKEA PS 2014 secretary with clever bells and whistles. As the global pandemic around COVID-19 started to take hold across the world, working from home full time was quickly becoming a reality. In a...
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Amped up KURA bed with drawers and safety rail
We saw other KURA beds with storage drawers underneath on this site. So, we also wanted the same — to make space for LEGOs and wooden trains under the bed. We installed the additional headboard panels...
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Half this to make an IKEA MOPPE alternative
Looking for an alternative to the IKEA MOPPE? Here’s how to DIY one. I have an old LACK shelving unit (not sold anymore) and no box/ drawer options really fit in it. Then, I realised the depth of...
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KALLAX transformed into Media Console
We wanted a big media console for our 50″ TV, but we didn’t want a standard IKEA stand or a $1000 console from West Elm. So we decided to make our own! Here’s the end result. Related: 5 easy ways to...
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Give the changing table a few more useful years
Kids’ art desk hack saves changing table from the landfill. Although my toddler outgrew needing a changing table a while ago, she loved playing with it and I couldn’t bear to deprive her of that. So...
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ÄPPLARÖ sofa gets new arm and it extends
Last summer, I purchased the ÄPPLARÖ corner sofa for my deck renovation: ÄPPLARÖ corner sofa | IKEA.com I loved how the back of the sofa fit perfectly in between the posts of the arbor, and it is a...
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KALLAX desk ideas: Three ways to set up a workstation
Three great ideas for a KALLAX desk. #1 Compact, minimalist desk for laptop I put together a KALLAX desk for my laptop for just under 25 euros. Just a KALLAX 2×2 is needed. No other materials...
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3 fun ways to use the IKEA KNAGGLIG box
The IKEA KNAGGLIG box is one of my personal favourites. The solid pine box is pretty sturdy and is great for storing larger and heavier things like my tools and paint cans. KNAGGLIG box | Buy on...
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ÄPPLARÖ balcony table extends from 2 to 6 seater
I was looking for a compact table for the balcony (2 seater) to be potentially extended to 4-6 seater. The options available in the market looked cheap to me. And gateleg tables often end up being...
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Make a cute straw bag for less than €13
I made this round straw bag from two IKEA place mats. Perfect for summer. IKEA Items: 2 SOARÉ place mats €4 each SOARÉ place mat | IKEA.com Other materials: Jute stringFeltHandles All bought in a...
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Make a beautiful and affordable Guitar Humidor
A guitar humidor cabinet hack to maintain and display your instrument beautifully. If you own a decent guitar you might be tempted to hang it on a wall for ease of access and decoration. However,...
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DIY wooden wine glass rack to fit the IKEA IVAR
So I needed extra wine glass storage, due to the increase in my wine drinking in the time of COVID. I decided to build a wooden wine glass rack onto my IKEA IVAR shelves. I had a couple of IVAR...
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8 weird things you can hack from IKEA BLANDA BLANK
I hope IKEA will never stop making these versatile stainless steel bowls. The IKEA BLANDA BLANK bowls come in 4 different sizes (5″, 8″, 11″ and 14″) and are great as a mixing bowl, tossing salads and...
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