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Jules Yap

Malaysia, United States

Editor at Ikea Hackers

Journalist at Home Dude

Blogger | Author | DIYer | Founder of https://t.co/hvMvOcdcDQ

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Articles

  • 1 week ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

    So, you’ve got a batch of weathered IKEA RUNNEN tiles and you’re wondering if they’re worth saving. Good news — they totally are! With a bit of sanding, staining, and some TLC, these popular IKEA deck tiles can be brought back to former glory. A Reddit user recently shared their refresh project, and it really struck a chord with the IKEA hacker crowd.

  • 1 week ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

    Oak bed shelves. Beautiful, warm, minimal. But also? Surprisingly expensive—and perpetually out of stock. That’s what happened here. So instead of dishing out the moolah, Ole made one using an IKEA EKET cabinet. The result? A sleek, wall-mounted bedside shelf that looks high-end, fits perfectly in small spaces, and costs a fraction of designer alternatives. This hack doesn’t just save money, it’s great for holding your book, phone, or a small light.

  • 1 week ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

    If you’re working with a tiny balcony, patio, or even just an awkward corner of your apartment, you know how valuable visual separation and a bit of privacy can be. Whether you’re trying to block your neighbor’s direct line of sight or simply carve out a little sanctuary for yourself, the IKEA NÄMMARÖ Privacy Screen might be exactly what you need. This wooden slatted beauty isn’t just a room divider—it’s a hackable piece that brings both function and form to small-space living.

  • 2 weeks ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

    There’s something unexpectedly magical happening over at IKEA these days, and it’s not just their latest storage solution (though we’re obsessed with those too). “Life in Stitches“, IKEA’s charming mini-sitcom starring their plush toys as roommates, has captured hearts by turning stuffed animals into characters with personalities as distinct as their stitching.

  • 2 weeks ago | ikeahackers.net | Jules Yap

    Looking for a clever way to store Playmobil sets and give kids an imaginative play surface? Pauline, a creative DIYer from Utrecht, The Netherlands, came up with a brilliant solution: wooden lids for IKEA TROFAST containers that double as interactive play plates for Playmobil fun. How did she come up with this idea? “I made a drawer under my kid’s bed to store Playmobil. The roll-out drawer contains several TROFAST containers.

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Jules Yap
Jules Yap @JulesYapMM
8 May 24

Made quite a few of these decluttering mistakes: https://t.co/Crkxw2P2Oz https://t.co/R2XEZRNsr6

Jules Yap
Jules Yap @JulesYapMM
15 Sep 23

RT @ikeahackers: The bag of choice for everyone and everything. https://t.co/F8ZTvp7qtG

Jules Yap
Jules Yap @JulesYapMM
28 Aug 23

RT @lazygamereviews: my PC is a bear. https://t.co/6shMWJkmxn Checking out the unique Bear-A-Byte PC on LGR! An Ikea stuffed teddy bear p…