We’ve all been there—the frustration of going from store to store looking for the perfect lamp only to be foiled by the high price or designs that just didn’t appeal to us. “I wanted two chandeliers with three lights each for my large living room, but after visiting several stores, I received quotes of around €500 ($543) for each 3-light pendant. I...

As we increasingly integrate technology into every aspect of our lives, the need for convenient charging solutions grows. Gülcan Öztürk, a creator who works from home, found herself in a common predicament—constantly using her phone and laptop while wanting to relax on the sofa, but the power sockets are in the corner of the room and out of reach from...

Home renovations can often be costly, with custom-built features racking up thousands in expenses. Instagram DIYer Vicky and her husband show that with a bit of elbow grease and can-do spirit, gorgeous modifications can be achieved without breaking the bank. The first-time DIYers took on the challenge of creating built-in cabinets for their living room...

An experienced whelping partner shares her faves. Being a whelping partner is an amazing experience but can also be messy. Shaz recently helped her dog birth a new litter and recommends IKEA fabric storage cases for a cost-effective and manageable whelping box for smaller dog breeds. Her clever solution repurposes the SKUBB and STUK closet organizer...

The IKEA blue bag is one of, if not the most, iconic items sold at IKEA. It’s been touted as indestructible, the most versatile bag in the world, and an all-time favorite for hacks. It’s not unexpected that a doctoral researcher in South Korea honed in on hacking the blue bag for his research. He transformed the iconic IKEA FRAKTA blue bag into a...

We’ve seen thousands of hacks on IKEA Hackers, but this is a first. Henk’s innovative transformation of the BEKVÄM step stool adds a handle, offering a clever modification designed to provide extra support for those who need it. The BEKVÄM step stool is wildly popular among IKEA customers and is seen in many homes. It offers a step-up to reach upper...