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Mobile TROFAST for art supply storage
I needed a storing system for my painting utilities, paints, brushes etc. Preferably one I could move around. I was thinking to build one from scratch. Then I ran into this IKEA TROFAST. It looked...
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DIY kitty lamp with FADO
To make the Kitty lamp (and surely with NO HELLO first) you have to use: 1. FADO lamp from IKEA 2. 2 small packages of FIMO soft clay (polymer clay) 3. Soft pink paint 4. Black Posca pen (or another...
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How to: Elevate IKEA METOD kitchen countertop
Materials: 1x METOD cabinet with 140cm height, 1x MAXIMERA drawer 10cm height, rest of drawers at your own discretion Usually the kitchen countertop height is fixed and can only be varied by adjusting...
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IKEA LACK TV unit transformation
Hi, I’m from Germany and now I present to you my first IKEA hack of a LACK TV bench! Things you need: 1 LACK TV unit 2 packages (4 pieces) EKBY BJÄRNUM (legs) Liquid nails/wood glue Plywood Teak paint...
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An IVAR shelf with a belt
A few weeks ago I have built a floating book wall for my modest library. But since I also have a few smaller books which were not practical for the book wall, I immediately continued with the next...
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Hackers Help: ÄPPLARÖ white touch up paint?
Photo: IKEA.com While we like our stock ÄPPLARÖ outdoor furniture, it’s time to touch up the paint. Has anyone found a decent color code? Many thanks The post Hackers Help: ÄPPLARÖ white touch up...
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Kura, Trofast & Stuva Star Wars Bunk Bed Hack
I was looking for a bunk bed for my boys but found most of them to be too high for my young toddlers. The bunks I found that had a lower top bunk and were of good quality were very expensive. I found...
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Bamboo and steel: IKEA HILVER standing desk
I was recently in need a new desk and looked into buying a standing desk. As a photographer, I sit and look at computer screens far more than I am behind a camera. Shooting probably takes- up only 10%...
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Hidden Coffee Table Hack
Used IKEA modules: Besta Frame 60x40x192 (W,D,H) 2xBesta Shelf 56×36 (W,D) Besta Drawer frame 60x40x25 (W,D,H) (optional) Besta drawer runner push-open (Optional) Lappviken door 60xx64 (W,H) Lappviken...
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KALLAX Retro Console Display
So, I wanted to convert my 1 x 4 KALLAX into a retro games console unit. I have my first baby on the way so we had to make some changes downstairs, but I didn’t want to just put all the consoles and my...
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Dilapidated child’s easel becomes chalkboard wedding sign
I wanted to make a sign for my wedding to tell guests where to sit, but didn’t have a concrete plan. Then one day I found a dilapidated child’s easel in someone else’s trash (which turned out to be the...
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IKEA EXPEDIT’s bold new look with plywood trim
Here I show you my new version of the famous Expedit. What you need: 1. Expedit or Kallax (in my case the big 8 unit one) 2. 2 packages (4 pieces) EKBY BJÄRNUM (legs) 3. Liquid nails 4. Plywood (10mm)...
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IKEA GORM litter box enclosure hack
My wife and I were looking for a solution to our cat’s litter box being so stinky and difficult to keep away from our dogs. We decided to make a tunnel from the kitchen to an enclosure in the garage...
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NORDLI with birch top
I didn’t like the default NORDLI top and plinth (too white), so I replaced those with birch boards from the hardware store. I also replaced one of the drawers with a shelf (birch wood as well). IKEA...
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Easy Planters from FNISS Trash Baskets
Hello, Hackers! I’ve been reading for a long time and was finally inspired to hack something. While waiting in line to pay yesterday, I noticed the FNISS Trash Baskets on display. At 11″ tall and...
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Hack Wanted: IKEA Runnen floor decking edge/transition
Photo: IKEA.com Looking for suggestion on how to transition my IKEA RUNNEN outdoor floor tiles to the deck below it. The RUNNEN sits about 1 inch high and we keep catching our feet on it as we walk...
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Built-in EXPEDIT entertainment center
We recently purchased a home and were looking to add some built-in features. After being inspired by a few post on IKEAhackers and realizing that I had two perfectly good EXPEDIT bookcases available,...
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TARVA restyle
Sarah gave her plain TARVA a restyle. To add the skirting, she first glued wooden slats onto the feet of the TARVA to increase its thickness and create a flush profile. For the skirting, she used...
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Automatic VARIERA kitchen trash bin for METOD drawer
Materials: - METOD cabinet with a high drawer - VARIERA waste sorting bin with lid - piano hinge , screws, elastic cord (not very expensive) How to: Kitchen trash bid with automatic lid opening...
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IKEA STUVA bench: 1 item, 3 ways!
Lately I’ve been eyeing the IKEA STUVA range a fair bit. I have a spot in my bathroom which seems perfect for the STUVA bench. I want it as a bench but with an overhead rail for towels. So I am brewing...
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