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2 ways to stop SKÅDIS hooks falling out of the slots

SKÅDIS hooks falling off or being dislodged from the pegboard holes is one of the most annoying aspects of using the SKÅDIS system. Finally, we have the fix to this problem from 2 creative IKEA...

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How to modify VIDGA curtain brackets for FYRTUR blind

I decided to do this hack because I didn’t want to mount the FYRTUR blind directly to the door; I was afraid of voiding the warranty. As a result, I wanted to have it close in front of the handle so...

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Q: Make a twin-sized NORDLI storage bed from queen-sized bed frame?

Is anyone familiar with the queen-sized NORDLI storage bed that could give any advice as to whether the footboard/headboard can be shortened and turned into a twin? Photo: IKEA.com I have a small...

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The best DIY dog raincoats using IKEA bags

Not all dogs need a raincoat, but some breeds without thick undercoats may benefit from having one. A raincoat can protect a dog from the cold of the rain. You can easily get a dog raincoat on sale...

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Affordable over the bed storage for small bedrooms

I wanted to add more storage in my small bedroom and decided to use the space around and over my bed. I liked the symmetry of two storage units flanking my bed. And I found an affordable solution...

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The Old Elm Coffee Table from old IKEA coffee table

Upcycling at its best. We wanted to have a heavy rustic wooden table, with only two or three pieces of wood glued together. This style fits our house and other furniture very well, but it’s hard to...

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Bottle lights spice things up: BEKVÄM luminaire

Your home bar needs this set of bottle lights! LED luminaire in a bottle is based on a friend’s idea, but it was just a loose set of bottles and wires. The BEKVÄM spice rack adds the skeleton and...

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12 unexpected ways to use IKEA HYLLIS in your home

The HYLLIS — one of the most practical and affordable ranges in IKEA. In a nutshell, it’s sturdy, lightweight and approved for use in wet areas. It’s no wonder we find IKEA HYLLIS units everywhere....

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How to make a corner unit from regular BILLY bookcases

In the gangway to the bedrooms in his home, Marc needed extra place for the books to read in the bedroom. The most suitable space was a corner just outside the rooms. However, the corner BILLY unit...

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This See Through Room Divider provides subtle separation

See Through Room Divider that doesn’t block the view. In our 1960s house, the Dining Area and Lounge are one open space that seemed to beg for some separation. I wanted to keep the Lounge’s cozy...

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Build your own Double Dog Crate with WFH Desk

After I adopted my two little doggies, I was looking for a place for them to sleep in my room where they were secure.  Conventional crates were ugly and bulky.  And then Covid hit, and I needed a desk...

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IKEA RABBLA box now more useful with these 8 accessories

I wanted to create a series of accessories to expand the functionality of the IKEA RABBLA box with compartments. The only tool you need is a 3D printer to offer your personal touch to your box. After...

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6 money saving ideas to upcycle your old IKEA crib

Kids outgrown the IKEA crib? Reinvent it into another useful piece of furniture. The SNIGLAR or GULLIVER is awesome in the laundry room, even in the kitchen and study. IKEA SNIGLAR and GULLIVER crib |...

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1.99 alarm clock becomes mcm style table clock

Made this retro/ mcm clock a couple years ago from two items I purchased from IKEA maybe 10 plus years ago.   I don’t recall the product names, it’s been that long.    The clock (VÄCKIS) was a $1.99...

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10 ways to make plain IKEA PAX doors more attractive

Question: I have 2 of these monstrosities in my front room. What funky ideas do you have for me to decorate the IKEA PAX doors so they put a smile on my face? How can I make these cupboards into...

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An IKEA item that’s surprisingly good for indoor climbing plants

Indoor plant trellis that goes up, down or all across. The IKEA range of memo boards are not only good for holding up notes and photos. They work brilliantly for indoor plants, real or fake. Let’s...

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IKEA pegboard and cart make home networking a thing of beauty

No matter where I used to put my networking equipment, they either occupied a lot of space or became hard to access, not to mention that the cables tended to get tangled and accumulate dust and...

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Affordable over the bed storage for small bedrooms

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The Old Elm Coffee Table from old IKEA coffee table

Upcycling at its best. We wanted to have a heavy rustic wooden table, with only two or three pieces of wood glued together. This style fits our house and other furniture very well, but it’s hard to...

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Bottle lights spice things up: BEKVÄM luminaire

Your home bar needs this set of bottle lights! LED luminaire in a bottle is based on a friend’s idea, but it was just a loose set of bottles and wires. The BEKVÄM spice rack adds the skeleton and...

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