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Avocado seed sprouting system with 2 IKEA items

ContributorAugust 6, 2020

An upgraded IKEA avocado seed sprouting system. Here's a tiny hack from my kitchen. After I grew out of my traditional "avocado seed sprouting system" with the toothpicks, I had to find a better version which provided more space for the roots and saved the seeds. My toothpick system ...

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Q: Transform closet into into neat home office storage?

ContributorAugust 5, 2020

Hi, I'm Filomena and I am a teacher. I am Portuguese, living in Portugal, with my husband and 3 dogs in a 3 bedroom flat. We turned one of our bedrooms into...

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IKEA “Vacations in a Box” for the ultimate staycation

Jules YapAugust 4, 2020

Paris, Tokyo, Turkey, and the Maldives -- here we come! Stuck at home for far too long? IKEA UAE came up with a fun staycation idea -- Vacations in a Box --...

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Battery cart for outdoor gigs and emergency power

ContributorAugust 3, 2020

I call it the Cart of Theseus - a battery cart for mobile PA (camping, busking, etc) I built this battery cart out of an old IKEA storage box. It had been s...

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A wood + metal round side table from two IKEA items

ContributorJuly 31, 2020

IKEA SNUDDA meets MARIUS stool to make a round side table. Our garden's water tank needed a stand and I was in the market for a large round side table. Unfo...

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Bathroom mat to boho pillow. No sewing needed.

ContributorJuly 30, 2020

I spotted this luxurious bathroom mat in IKEA and it came in handy for my latest project -- a boho pillow. The mat is SO soft and fluffy and is perfect...

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Q: How to fix water damaged IKEA particle board?

ContributorJuly 29, 2020

Water damaged particle board KALLAX: what to do next? Julia gave a shout for help on our IH Facebook group: "I need problem solving help. My daughter...

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IKEA is releasing its first official apparel: EFTERTRÄDA

Jules YapJuly 28, 2020

IKEA has dabbled with streetwear in the past. In 2018, they introduced the limited edition SPÄNST collection in collaboration with Chris Stamp. Then, last year...

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Combining 2 KALLAX for a super useful hallway unit

ContributorJuly 27, 2020

We wanted a hallway unit to store coats, bags, gloves, hats and all the items we normally lose between seasons. IKEA item used: KALLAX 5x5 UnitKALLAX 4x2...

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8 weird things you can hack from IKEA BLANDA BLANK

Jules YapJuly 24, 2020

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 g...

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DIY wooden wine glass rack to fit the IKEA IVAR

ContributorJuly 23, 2020

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 IV...

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4 ways to use the EKET cube as a bedroom nightstand

ContributorJuly 22, 2020

Over at our FB group, Shaunna asked, "Has anyone used the EKET cube in bedrooms as side tables (or a nightstand)?" She posted the photo below as reference. ...

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Make a beautiful and affordable Guitar Humidor

ContributorJuly 21, 2020

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...

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These cut down wall shelves completed her kitchen wall

ContributorJuly 20, 2020

We liked the elegant design of the LISABO wall shelf but they were too deep. In the kitchen, we preferred shallower shelves. Here's what we did to turn the...

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Make a cute straw bag for less than €13

ContributorJuly 16, 2020

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 Ot...

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Q: IKEA SEKTION legs to clear heating baseboards?

ContributorJuly 15, 2020

The goal: to gain closet storage in our master bedroom via SEKTION cabinets. The problem: we have baseboard hot water heating running along the only wall to...

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First sighting of LEGO IKEA collab – BYGGLEK

Jules YapJuly 14, 2020

After the IKEA-LEGO collab announcement two years ago, we finally get a glimpse of the finished product, called LEGO BYGGLEK. An IKEA store in Germany was t...

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ÄPPLARÖ balcony table extends from 2 to 6 seater

ContributorJuly 13, 2020

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 ...

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3 fun ways to use the IKEA KNAGGLIG box

ContributorJuly 10, 2020

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 an...

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Spelling with Lerberg

Jules YapJuly 10, 2012

Materials: 8 Lerberg CD/DVD wall shelf, hand saw for metals, self-tapping screws and metal plates with holes for screwsDescription: Cut the ...

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Scissor Me This!

Jules YapJuly 20, 2012

Materials: Kroby Desk Lamp, Frack Mirror, Ball-Chain Connector (1.5" X .5"), two bolts, two rubber washers, two nuts, two mounting screws, o...

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Basement music studio

Jules YapJuly 6, 2012

Materials: Rast, a few metal brackets, Benno, Vika AmonDescription: I've been using the Rast bedside table as a perfect 6 space rack for age...

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Bedside wall light and spot reading lamp in one

ContributorSeptember 5, 2017

So the pair of bedside lamps throw out fantastic mood light. But what happens when you want to read in bed? Light from wall lamps are often ...

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Bestå goes Arabesque

rantati7March 13, 2014

I was trying to find a TV stand that would be 160x50x50 cm. The ones that I found were either far too pricey or would need to have doors ope...

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BROKÖ firepit repurposed as a pretty side table

ContributorAugust 12, 2016

IKEA items used: BROKÖ outdoor firepit HAMMARP countertop sink cutout I have loved the BROKÖ outdoor firepit since I first laid...

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A pause

Jules YapJune 2, 2020

Today, we take a moment of silence to remember George Floyd. And every other Black life lost to police brutality and racial injust...

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Adding this furniture wrap to the MALM changed everything

Jules YapApril 17, 2020

Wrappyr.com is running a Summer sale. Prices for all furniture wraps are reduced. So, now is the best time to update your IKEA furnitur...

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IKEAhackers facebook page restored. Safe to follow.

Jules YapNovember 18, 2019

Update: 26 Nov 2019. Hey guys, here's an update on my earlier post regarding my hacked Facebook page. I managed to regain control of ...

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IKEA “Vacations in a Box” for the ultimate staycation

Jules YapAugust 4, 2020

IKEA is releasing its first official apparel: EFTERTRÄDA

Jules YapJuly 28, 2020