Not everyone has the tools or time to make shelving units from scratch. Thankfully there is a quick and easy alternative to get the look you want by making minor adjustments to a pre-made shelf. Shannon at AKA Designs, bought a KALLAX shelf from IKEA, and with a few additions transformed the shelf for a rustic themed decor. What was her … [Read more...]
Welcome in Any Setting Storage Unit
Taking a circular saw to furniture is not for the faint of heart. It takes ingenuity and guts to do take a perfectly good piece of furniture and saw it in half. That is exactly what Heidi from Honeybear Lane did to get a storage unit she could be proud of. Not only did she hack that shelf apart, she combined it with her Ikea Expedite and … [Read more...]
Quick, Easy, Farmhouse Table
I think we can agree that Ikea makes some great furniture. Using a piece of Ikea furniture as a base for a bigger project idea will help make your vision come to life. Jenn from My Fabuless Life decided that her entryway table needed a facelift to match her farmhouse decor. She had previously purchased the Ikea Vittsjo table, but she did not … [Read more...]
Crazy Simple Pottery Barn Chaise Hack
Do you ever want a piece of furniture but you just can't justify the expense? Okay yeah we feel that every day too. Why can't we all have four beautiful dining tables and nine oh-so-comfy reclining chairs in our home? Laura from Not a Trophy Wife feels this just like the rest of us, and when she was thumbing through the Pottery Barn catalog she … [Read more...]
Made to Last Lockers
When you have lots of kids, you have lots of toys. Storing them, the toys, not the kids, can be a huge issue. Having your home still look neat and tidy is not always easy. Fortunately, Katie from Little House of Four took on the toy storage challenge and came up with a beautiful locker storage system using Ikea bookcases. Using a 16 Cube … [Read more...]
Modern Essential Side Table
A vivid accent to a modern decor, mid century furniture pieces have found a place in our homes. Finding mid centure modern furniture pieces in decent shape requires searching at yard sales and vintage shops. Shonee, from Hawthorne and Main decided to make her own mid century modern side table using the Kalax stand from Ikea. Shonee … [Read more...]
Essentials for Every Disaster Emergency Kit
Regardless of whether it's tornado season, or you live near a hurricane-active coast, everyone needs to be prepared for whatever emergency comes at you and your family. Don't forget to pack these 10 essential bug-in (or bug-out) items both in your basement and in an outdoor location in case of a fire, and you will be well on your way to being … [Read more...]
5 Amazing Hacks to Improve Your Camping Experience
1. Glowing Stools These cool glow-in-the-dark log stools would be the perfect out-of-this-world seating arrangement. What an easy way to spice up your backyard seating area or very cool for the campfire! There’s nothing we love more than an outdoor cookout on a summer night. Sitting around the fire, enjoying nature, and cooking up delicious meals … [Read more...]
Create Your Own Quick And Easy Napkin Rings
Let's put it simply - napkin rings matter. They can take a table setting from basic to awesome in one fell swoop. Plus, they're easy to set up, since all that you need to do is take a fabric napkin, fold it appropriately, and fit it into the ring. There are dozens of ready to use napkin rings on the market, but it's not too hard to make your own … [Read more...]