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Kids kitchen with lots of storage just like a real kitchen

ContributorMarch 1, 2018

This is project I made for my daughter -- a kids kitchen using mainly TROFAST furniture. IKEA items used: TROFAST wall storage unit TROFAST frame, white TROFAST containers and lids Hob and tap from the kitchen DUKTIG BYGEL rail RIMFORSA hooks GUBBARP handles x 2 two GUBB...

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Kids kitchen with lots of storage just like a real kitchen

ContributorMarch 1, 2018

This is project I made for my daughter -- a kids kitchen using mainly TROFAST furniture. IKEA items used: TROFAST wall storage unit ...

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A BESTÅ sideboard worthy of any record player!

ContributorFebruary 26, 2018

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IKEA bookcases framed for the basement

ContributorFebruary 23, 2018

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HEJNE Corner Shelf Unit in one easy step

ContributorFebruary 15, 2018

I wanted a corner shelf unit for my living room and HEJNE storage racks seems to be a good choice for it. But I did not want to just place 2...

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Corner shower caddy: The Grundtal extra long version

ContributorFebruary 13, 2018

My wife and I were looking for a corner shower caddy. And we weren't sold on the ones that use a tension pole or suctions cups. Not only tha...

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Add counter space to small bathroom with this $18 hack

ContributorFebruary 2, 2018

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Renovation Diary: Signed and sealed. Now what?

Jules YapFebruary 3, 2018

10 months! I’ve kept it under wraps for that long. But no more. As an apartment dweller for the last 18 years, I never imagined myself...

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A very merry Christmas from me (and two mocktail recipes)

Jules YapDecember 24, 2017

Are you in year-end reflection mode? How was 2017 for you? For me, it was a good, good year. Good, not in a unicorn-and-rainbows kind of ...

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We’ve got a new look

Jules YapDecember 6, 2017

Howdy folks, I'm very happy to unveil the brand new look for IKEAhackers. The previous site had a few things broken and many of you have ...

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IKEA goes where it’s not gone before with this bold, new collection

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