Martin Cooper

This mini-kamado BBQ grill table hack is not my original idea. I saw a few examples on Facebook, but didn’t like the way they were done. So I decided to find out how to properly do it. I’m 100% satisfied with the end result and it brings my mini-kamado BBQ grill to a proper work height. IKEA items used: IKEA BEKVÄM kitchen trolley Other materials and tools: Electric precision saw Drill with various sizes wood drill bits Philips head screwdrivers Flat paintbrushes Mahogany colored clear lacquer GAMMA* Jasper coat-hanger 2 pieces of decorative 300x400mm Aluminum plates from GAMMA* to distribute the weight on the shelves (and they look nice) Anodized steel furniture corner-supports A bunch of stainless steel screws 20mm *GAMMA is a DIY/Builders-shop in The N etherlands Mini-kamado BBQ grill table: The build First of all, to make sure that you have all the parts, and a proper trolley, build up the furniture as advised by IKEA. Once done, flip it upside down, and outl...

Spring is almost here, and it’s time to start thinking about how you can spend more time outdoors. If you have a patio or a garden, giving it a little refresh is time and money well spent. Make your outdoor living space more functional (and beautiful!) by incorporating the top garden trends of 2018. 1. Small gardens are at the top of 2018 garden trends As an intimate outdoor space, this small garden exemplifies the biggest 2018 garden trend. Image: Jarrett Yoshida Design Whether you’re working with a small patio area, a side yard, or a large open space, it’s all about creating cozy, intimate spaces in 2018. Got 150 square feet to work with? Then make it the loveliest small garden ever! You can still have a seating area, a water or fire feature, and plenty of greenery in the form of potted plants. If you have a large, open area, this is the year to consider breaking it up into smaller spaces. Some ways you can do this is by: Creating a sitting or dining area with fieldstone Add...

I just wanted to share an idea that can help people with limited space and want to re-use KRITTER type of kid’s beds for making loft beds. The messy BEFORE. Space was tight Materials for our KRITTER loft beds: KRITTER beds x 2 STUVA frame with drawers x 4 Wood boards Related: Hack a KRALLAX, a toddler mid-sleeper bed We had 2 KRITTER beds from IKEA. And my 2 daughters needed space for their study tables. My idea was to make 2 loft beds so I could install a table on top of 2 drawers. First, I purchased some 25mm thickness boards and copied the same holes as the boards that the KRITTER beds have. AFTER! Study tables tucked neatly beneath the elevated KRITTER beds Then, I reinforced the bed using lateral stiffeners. This way the beds were strong enough. But the addition of some lateral buffers from wall-to-wall made the beds really stable. Related: Doubling the single KRITTER beds into bunk beds I used 4 STUVA drawers and placed 2 table tops on top of them. W...

If your home has a family room or den, we’re guessing it’s probably the most popular room in the house (after the kitchen, of course!). It’s the perfect place to hang out, watch movies, play games, or just relax together. A contemporary family room that has everything you need: entertainment, a bar, a media area for watching movies and lots of comfortable places to sit. Image: Jim Schmid Want to spruce up your family room, or turn an unused space into a modern family room everyone wants to spend time in together? Here are some of the most popular elements in an inviting family room: A large, comfortable sofa or sectional Extra chairs, ottomans or beanbags Lots of throw pillows A rug, for lounging A TV, and the accompanying accessories A surround sound system to create a mini-theater experience Video games, board games or other entertainment A billiards table, a dart board, or other favorite lounge games A small bar area, or a spot for refreshments A play area for kids A...

Thought I’d share this kitchen pantry as I was so pleased that my partner was able to accomplish it. Not much hacking involved, rather a repurposing of the STUVA system . The STUVA was destined for a kid’s bedroom , but we decided to use it for our kitchen pantry. It gave enough storage space for kitchen items. IKEA items used: STUVA Frame – one medium, one small STUVA MALAD Door 2 pack x 3 STUVA GRUNDLIG Wire Shelves x 7 Unfortunately, some of these items are no longer being produced but we bought these from IKEA Rhodes and they are there until they run out of stock. Other materials and tools: Spirit level Double sided tape to stabilize it How we used the STUVA for our kitchen pantry We had moved into a new apartment and the kitchen pantry was not user-friendly. There were no pull out shelves though it was deep. After scrambling over kitchen items and things falling over in order to reach the back, we had to find another way. The STUVA was the solution to it. We used ...