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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleQ: 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleAffordable 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleBottle 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...
View Article12 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....
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleThis 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...
View ArticleBuild 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...
View ArticleIKEA 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...
View Article6 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 |...
View Article1.99 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...
View Article10 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...
View ArticleAn 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...
View ArticleIKEA 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...
View ArticleAffordable 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleBottle 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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