Martin Cooper

On this week’s Hackers Help, we brainstorm 3 alternative doors for the IVAR shelving unit. I’m repurposing my IVAR shelving unit for nursery storage and I’ve bought a hanging rail from the system to make a ‘wardrobe’ for my daughter’s clothes. The plan was to add these doors  to help stop the sun fading the clothes, which would have worked perfectly. As far as I can tell, they would not have required me to drill any extra holes in the shelves. Photo: IKEA.com Sadly I was not quick enough and they’re now almost completely sold out online and across the UK. I’ve seen lots of IVAR cabinet door hacks but not so much for the shelving. Can anyone advise?! Thank you! ~ by Becki Hi Becki Ah … that’s frustrating. There aren’t many door options for the IVAR and the cane webbing doors get snapped up the moment they restock. I can hardly get hold of them at my local IKEA either. Firstly, the bamboo weave doors you want may still be available on eBay, Amazon or FB Marketplace. I

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 the description you can find the link to get the printable STL. If you don’t have a 3D printer , you can search for 3D printing stores near you that can help you print them out for a small fee. Ikea items used: IKEA RABBLA box with compartments ( 35x25x10cm version ) Photo: IKEA.com Other items used: 3D printer Paper laminator IKEA RABBLA Space Divider The RABBLA storage box comes with dividers that create 4 basic compartments. Each compartment may still be too large for smaller items you wish to store. The first thing you might feel the need is to divide the 4 basic compartments into smaller customized dimensions. So we start the customization with a simple divider. The divider has 2 parts: the main divider and the ender for reasons you’ll soon understand. Link to STL

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 where I could zoom with my students, so the limited floor space in my room needed to do double duty. Looking around online, showed only really expensive and heavy options for dog crate desks .  IKEA item used: Photo: IKEA.com SNIGLAR Changing Table   x 2 VARIERA Plastic Bag Dispenser x 8 LURVIG Cushion  x 2 KLIMPEN table top  Other materials and tools: Drill Scissors GooGone Glue Large White Zip Ties Small floor protectors Double Sided Snap Spring  x 2 Carabiner Spring Snap  x 2 Double dog crate + IKEA desk hack 1. Assemble the two SNIGLAR changing tables according to IKEA Instructions. 2. Attach slider/gliders to the feet (optional).  Related: Dog cage cover that looks good and works even better 3. After removing the sticky labels with GooGone (this w

When it comes to the aesthetic of the home, battery chargers are low on the list of priorities. But trust IKEA to not let ugly electronics ruin our home decor. Joining the list of upgrades is the IKEA TJUGO battery charger. The TJUGO has eight slots that let you charge AA or AAA batteries. It shuts off when the batteries are fully charged, reducing the risk of overheating. The charger connects to a removable wall adapter via a 5-feet cord. Photo: IKEA.com Its best feature? It folds up to look like a book. In a muted grey-green shade, it is an elegant charger and can take pride of place on your workstation . Photo: IKEA.com Retailing at $17.99 in the US, it’s not one of IKEA’s cheapest chargers . Pretty things come at a price. IKEA battery charger gets 5-star reviews So far, reviews for the IKEA TJUGO battery charger are positive. djMinWah gave a 5-star rating and wrote, “It’s simple to tell when it’s charging or not charging although it doesn’t give indication to which b

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 feeling for reading or watching TV, but not hide the Dining Room from view. I searched for room screens at local furniture stores and on the internet, and found a few options. The ones in the style I liked were serious furniture: their scale was too massive, they took center-stage and cost a fortune. I was going for subtle separation, not another piece of furniture added to the mix. I found the IKEA RISÖR, and liked its simple geometric pattern; the size was right for the space. IKEA items used: RISÖR Room divider Photo: IKEA.com Other materials and tools: Wood lattice molding, 1/2″ x 3/4″, if you want your screen to have extra ‘panes’ Wood glue Sandpaper Water based latex paint, grey (satin finish) When I got it set up in the room, the screen’s frosted panels made it seem

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 sold in IKEA would have taken up too much space. So, he took two regular BILLY bookcases and converted one of them into a corner element. If you join two normal BILLY bookcases in a corner you lose a lot of space in the corner which never more can be cleaned up.  His solution was using the corner in full without losing any corner space. IKEA item used: BILLY bookcase (31 1/2 x 11 x 79 1/2″) x 2 Other materials: Metal braces Wood screws Corner unit from 2 BILLY bookcases First, assemble one BILLY bookcase according to IKEA instructions. Then, assemble the second one but leave out one of the side panels where you intend to form the corner. Place the second BILLY bookcase against the first at an angle. Then, use straight metal brackets to attach the two BILLY bookcases toge

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. From bedrooms to kitchens to the garden. HYLLIS shelving unit with covers | IKEA.com With a bit of hacking, it becomes even more versatile. The IKEA HYLLIS is made from galvanized steel and takes to spray painting quite readily. Let’s see how we can use the HYLLIS in every room of your home. #1 To store and display your shoes Chloe combined two HYLLIS units to get more shelving. She adjusted the shelf spacing according to her shoes — leaving smaller gaps for pumps and taller spaces for boots. Spray painted gold the HYLLIS shoe rack becomes worthy of her shoes. Read more . #2 IKEA HYLLIS storage cart Eleven inches was all the space Hannah had to sneak in a storage shelf. Enter the HYLLIS and out came this beautiful storage cart that’s perfect for the narrow gap. See more of