Category: Hacks

Have you ever been in a pinch and needed to charge your phone, but didn’t have your charger on you? Maybe you lost it but don’t have the cash to buy a new one?

Or maybe you just like to invent and experiment. Either way, you are in for a treat!

How does making your own for just 15 dollars sound? All you need is a phone, a case, a wireless receiver and a wireless power coil. Check out this video for easy step-by-step instructions on how to make your own phone charger!

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#1 Skubb boxes are perfect to organize baby clothes for a nursery.

 

#2 The Ribba picture frames slide-out as a shoe tray underneath a dresser.

 

#3 The Råskog holds cleaning supplies that you can wheel from room to room.

 

#4 Use the $19.99 Sockerärt vase as an elegant way to store your kitchen utensils.

 

#5 Use the Lillholmen towel holder to hang your tank tops instead of taking up valuable dresser real estate.

 

#6 Use the Bekväm spice rack as a colorful way to hold books you want to display in a kids’ room.

 

#7 They also perfectly hold two rows of nail polish.

 

#8 Riktig curtain hooks keep your jewelry neat.

 

#9 Just add a few casters to the Ekby drawer shelf for some slide-out under-bed storage.

 

#10 Need storage in a narrow space? Try Trones.

 

#11 They also work well in small spaces like bathrooms to hide toilet paper rolls as well as cleaning supplies.

 

#12 Easily Stack Lack bookcases behind a couch to visually divide space and provide tons of storage.

 

#13 The Flort remote holder is perfect for organizing all your kids’ stuff in the car.

 

#14 Ikea’s wine holder doubles for your shoes.

 

#15 The Ribba ledge also works well under a chalkboard.

 

#16 Bygel rails turn a table into a Lego Duplo table.

 

#17 Flyt magazine holders turn into cute organizers with chalkboard labels.

 

#18 Compartmentalize your underwear and socks drawers using Komplement.

 

#19 Create slide-out under-sofa toy storage using Trofast containers on “H rails.”

 

#20 Put you jewelry storage behind a Stave mirror. (The mirror is on hinges — how genius is that?)

 

#21 Use Ikea’s kitchen wall storage systems in your nursery.

 

#22 Grundtal rails are an excellent way to display magazines.

 

#23 Use the Ribba picture ledge attached to a headboard to provide another place for your reading material.

 

#24 Fake a perfectly built-in window seat with tons of storage using the Stolmen.

 

#25 Make your own double bike rack from a Stolmen post ($30), two brackets, and four hooks (all from Ikea).

 

#26 Use Avskild cork placemats to create a large but inexpensive bulletin board.

 

#27 Use Rope and Fintorp cutler caddies to add wall storage to your bathroom.

 

#28 Magasin cutlery caddies hung on a kids’ table are perfect for holding crayons, markers, and other art supplies.

 

#29 Magnetic spice canisters can be used in the bathroom to hold tiny things like bobby pins and hair ties.

 

#30 Corral your stuffed animals using Komplement’s multi-use hanger.

 

#31 Use Expedit shelving in a walk-in closet as a cheap alternative to custom closets.

 

#32 The Knuff is enough to perfectly fit rolls of aluminum foil as well as Saran wrap.

 

#33 Use Skurar planters as an adorable way to hold your makeup brushes.

 

#34 Arranging Lack shelves in a V shape gives an interesting way to display shoes.

 

#35 And if you’re still looking for a challenge…hack your Ikea kitchen cabinets to include a toe-kick drawer.

 

Who doesn’t love fresh, hot popcorn? This delicious and healthy treat is a very much preferred snack among many people. Especially when watching a movie at home or on a date. There is some really good news for all of us popcorn lovers. There is an easier and cheaper way to getting your popcorn done right. Special thanks to The King of Random, making popcorn at home has never been easier.

Duct tape is used for lots of purposes. It seems like no matter what you need to fix, duct tape works! But if you watch a lot of action movies, you know the popular tape also has more of a sinister side. While we never want to see anyone caught in a terrible situation where their hands are bound with duct tape, this trick might just save their life! And hopefully that person is not you!

Hint: It turns out that duct tape isn’t as strong as you might have thought…

Photos are great but if they are not pinned on your wall or in a frame, they are often just put in a draw and forgotten about. There are lots of other ways to display your prized pics and in this video we are shown six unusual but brilliant suggestions.

The video includes a really gorgeous way to stick a photo to a candle using a hairdryer. It also shows a great way you can take a reel of film and wrap it round a candle to give a really impressive effect.

You don’t need to break the bank to make your home more efficient. Here are a few tips and tricks that you may want to implement in your home – or maybe they are just the “aha” that sparks another idea to just make life easier! Enjoy.

#1 Placing electrical outlets in drawers helps to remove clutter from counter tops.

#2 Adding a half (or less) table to your bathroom creates a little extra space plus gives an illusion of even more space than you actually have.

#3 Contribute to your community by building a library for your neighbors.

#4 In the mood for a shower? Try installing heat sensitive tiles.

#5 Make those face drawer spaces work for rather than just “sitting pretty.”

#6 Fake drawers are also an excellent place to store electrical outlets.

#7 Add a lighted shelf for added storage – it also opens up the space, making it feel larger.

#8 Collapsible drying racks save loads of space.

#9 Dutch doors allow supervision and keep the rooms feeling more open.

#10 Sun tunnels add a ton of natural light – these are great!

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#11 Toilet seats where everyone has their own tab.

#12 Little doors in the right places can save a ton on hauling groceries and otherwise regularly loaded items to/from the house and garage. (You gotta love the deadbolt on this one!)

#13 Stainless steel contact paper make your appliances appear more expensive.

#14 Minor décor adds here and there can make a world of difference in the appearance of your home.

#15 Recessed outlets enable your furniture to fit flush against the wall.

#16 Installing electrical outlets under your cabinets make for a clean backsplash.

#17 Why settle for 1 shower head when you can have 11?

#18 Slide-out drawers do wonders for kitchen cabinetry.

#19 Another use for small doors in the right places – your kids will LOVE them!

#20 Rather than bunk beds, consider murphy beds – you’ll save a ton of space. Also, cleaning up the room will be necessary each day before bed! How about that?

#21 Adding shallow cabinets in small spaces can be perfect for additional storage.

#22 Give your house number a font makeover.

#23 Prevent guests from getting lost in the closet by clearly labeling the bathroom.

#24 A simple window seat on the landing area of a staircase adds a lot!

#25 One’s porch can never be too fancy – consider adding a chandelier.

#26 Easily hide the everyday appliances behind sliding doors.

#27 Kitchen drawers can easily be converted to cutting boards you can hide away.

#28 Use a reinforced slide-away step in your bathroom rather than a step stool.

#29 Stools on hinges save a ton of floor space as well as wear/tear on the flooring.

#30 Utilize space between studs using drawers.

#31 Mirrored tiles make small rooms feel oh so much bigger!

#32 Simple outdoor showers are perfect for beach homes or those with lots of fun stuff to do outside.

#33 Adding a doggie bath to a mud room is never a bad idea!

#34 Redeem counter space by turning it into storage!

Whether you area cyclical cleaner – as in once a year – or OCD, we all wish cleaning was something that went a little faster and with a whole lot less effort. Here are some special tricks you’ll want to keep in mind – or on file if you don’t plan to clean anytime soon (you know who you are)…

#1 Use a Binder clip as a sponge stand

#2 Nuke bacteria living in your sponge – 2 minutes on high will do it

#3 Your washing machine could use a little scrubby bubble too!

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#4 Give your toaster a once over

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#5 Can you smell the drain? There’s probably a good reason for it…

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(and don’t even think about putting that toothbrush back in your mouth – or anyone else’s!)

 

#6 A little salt will bring your iron back into action

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#7 Give you mattress a recharge

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#8 Fabric softener sheets do wonders on baseboards

#9 Lift carpet and mattress stains with things you already have at home

#10 Still can’t get that pesky stain out? Try an iron!

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#11 Let light sanitize your cutting boards!

#12 Order does matter – dust first, vacuum afterward

#13 Clean light bulbs with a microfiber cloth

#14 Wax paper prevents water spots as well as finger prints

#15 Let Mr. Clean erase your toilet ring overnight – no scrubbing

Drop a piece of a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser in the toilet bowl and let it sit overnight – the ring will be gone in the morning!

#16 Clean your body and your shower while you shower!

Fill a dish wand with half vinegar and half dish washing detergent. Wipe down the shower while you are in it – way to do two things at once!

#17 Make your house smell heavenly

2 caps-worth of Pure Vanilla Extract + 1 Coffee Cup + 300 degree-F oven for one 1 hour = Heavenly Smelling House!

#18 Let your bagel clean your vintage paintings for you!

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#19 Use socks to clean your blinds

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#20 Let Lemonade Kool-Aid clean your dishwasher from lime deposits and iron stains

#21 Vinegar is the only cleaner you’ll likely need

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#22 Have a sticky mess? Let a ½ coconut oil and ½ baking soda combo do the work for you!

#23 Are things a mess? The number one rule is that everything should have a place. #2 rule is to put them there.

#24 Prevent a house fire – clean your dry vent!

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#25 When cleaning your bathroom, turn up the heat!

Fill your bathtub with a few inches of the hottest water you can. By increasing the air temperature 10 degrees above normal, it doubles the effectiveness of alkaline cleansers

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