The Best Home Hacks

Clever tips, tricks, and DIYs to save you time and money around the house or on your next project.
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I Used the 10% Rule, and Now I Never Overpack My Carry-OnLife
It’s a game changer for chronic overpackers.
Aly Walansky
yesterday
While Traveling in India, I Learned This Brilliant Trick for Staying CozyLife
It’s cheap, helps me save money, and is oh-so-cozy.
Jamie Davis Smith
yesterday
I Used a "Bingo Card" to Set My 2026 Goals, and It Was TransformativeLife
It’s fun, it’s simple, and it keeps me focused on my goals.
Nandini Maharaj
3 days ago
TikTok Is So Impressed by This "Phenomenal" IKEA HackDecorating
It’s so much more affordable than a remodel.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 16, 2026
I Never Go to the Thrift Store Without Looking at This Underrated SectionLife
They’re cheap, sustainable, and so thoughtful.
Shelby Deering
Feb 14, 2026
This Gardening Item Belongs on Your Kitchen Floor (The Reason Is Brilliant!)Life
It makes so much sense.
Alexa Casanova
Feb 13, 2026
I Finally Tried the “Eisenhower Matrix,” and It Helped Me Tackle My To-Do ListLife
It was a huge help.
Nandini Maharaj
Feb 2, 2026
Aluminum Foil Is Shiny on One Side for This Reason, and It Makes Total SenseLife
Nope, it’s not random!
Pallavi Mehra
Feb 1, 2026
This 1960s Townhouse Had an “Awkward” Layout — This IKEA Shelf Solved ItHome Projects
An IKEA ELVARI was the perfect find here.
Sarah Everett
Jan 24, 2026
This Plain Living Room Got a Hot Pink Makeover — Plus a “Grand Library Wall”Home Projects
There's no such thing as too much color.
Olivia Harvey
Jan 22, 2026
A $200 IKEA Hack Doubled the Storage in This Empty Living Room Corner
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
The homeowners wanted to add toy storage to their living room without turning it into a full-on playroom.
Sarah Everett
Jan 21, 2026
The Kitchen Timer Hack I Learned from a Therapist Makes Me 10x More ProductiveLife
It's so useful, and gets me off my phone.
Natalia Vela
Jan 20, 2026
See How I Took My ’70s Living Room From Dated to Light and FreshHome Projects
Goodbye, red carpeting.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jan 16, 2026
This No-Shovel Method for Clearing Snow Actually Works (It’s So Smart!)Life
It’s so easy!
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Jan 16, 2026
My “Basket” Hack Makes Every Winter Evening So Much CozierLife
It’s intentional, cozy, and sweet.
Natalia Vela
Jan 14, 2026
A Brilliant IKEA Hack Creates Storage and Hides an "Ugly" Entryway FeatureHome Projects
This is such a great idea.
Collette Reitz
Jan 12, 2026
I Started the “PCWE” Tradition, and Now My Friends and I Will Never Go BackLife
It's fun, low-effort, and sustainable.
Kelsey Fraser
Jan 12, 2026
This Snow-Shoveling Hack Feels Illegal It’s So SmartHome Projects
It seems so much easier!
Lara Walsh
Jan 10, 2026
My "OBW" Method for Getting Outside Works Every WinterLife
It's invigorating.
Natalia Vela
Jan 9, 2026
The Weekly German Tradition That Transformed the Way I Look at RestLife
It’s so restful.
Chloe Johnson
Jan 7, 2026
My "2 x 2" Morning Routine Makes Every Day Way Less Stressful Life
It's transformed every morning, and ultimately, every day.
Natalia Vela
Jan 5, 2026
Christina Tosi’s Ingenious Hack for a McCormick Vanilla Extract Bottle That You’ll Use Every Time You BakeLife
Spread the word.
Lizzy Briskin
Dec 23, 2025
This IKEA Kitchen Transformation Looks Completely Custom — The Tiles Are DreamyHome Projects
In Germany, where this renter lives, it’s common for rental units to not come with a kitchen — the renter must build their own!
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 19, 2025
I’ve Never Seen an IKEA BILLY Used Like This — This Studio Is UnrecognizableHome Projects
Style + seclusion = seriously cool. And it’s renter-friendly, too.
Sarah Everett
Dec 15, 2025
A Smart IKEA Hack Transforms a Studio into a Cozy One-Bedroom
PROJECTS & IMPROVEMENTS
This apartment is only 470 square feet, but feels way bigger.
Sarah Everett
Dec 13, 2025
36 Smart Organization Ideas to Try in Your Small BathroomOrganizing
They’re genius!
Shifrah Combiths
Dec 9, 2025
25 IKEA Hack Desks Made with PAX, HEMNES, and Other IKEA FavoritesHome Projects
This collection of brilliant desk hacks features all your favorite IKEA lines.
Brigitt Earley
Nov 24, 2025
10 Companies That Help You Hack Your IKEA Furniture the Easy WayHome Projects
These ready-made IKEA hacks couldn’t be easier.
Kelly Dawson
Nov 22, 2025
The Best Place to Buy KALLAX Storage Cubes Isn’t IKEAOrganizing
Think outside the Swedish retailer to outfit your KALLAX (or old EXPEDIT!) with some fun storage options.
Tess Wilson
Nov 4, 2025
This Living Room Makeover Features the BILLY Bookshelf Hack of My DreamsHome Projects
I've been thinking about it for years.
Megan Baker Detloff
Oct 27, 2025
You Can DIY This Luxe Kitchen Feature Using Just IKEA CabinetsHome Projects
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a fancy kitchen.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 26, 2025
I Transformed $3 IKEA Basics into the Cutest Kitchen AccessoryHome Projects
This hack was super easy and super cheap — the perfect combo!
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Oct 25, 2025
 4 Stunning Makeovers of Bargain Finds from IKEA's As-Is SectionHome Projects
If you don’t stop by the as-is section, you’re missing out.
Kelly Dawson
Oct 24, 2025
8 IKEA Hacks to Create Bathroom Storage Out of Thin Air Home Projects
If your laundry hampers have to live in your bathroom, read this.
Heather Bien
Oct 21, 2025
An IKEA Hacked Dining Bench Uses 3 BESTAs to Solve a Family’s Dining SetupHome Projects
“The bench is both functional and pretty,” the DIYer says.
Sarah Everett
Oct 8, 2025
I Put a Dish-Drying Rack in My Tiny Bathroom, and It Changed EverythingOrganizing
I can’t believe I didn’t try it sooner.
Alexa Casanova
Oct 6, 2025
An IKEA BILLY Hack Turns This Dingy 1970s Room into a Dreamy Home LibraryHome Projects
Plus, the new floors are stunning.
Sarah Everett
Oct 2, 2025
The Magic Ingredient for Your Next IKEA Hack Is Only $36Home Projects
Hello, instant sideboard.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 2, 2025
After an IKEA BILLY Hack, This Room “Immediately Looks Much Cozier”Home Projects
The paint color is perfect.
Sarah Everett
Sep 23, 2025
Here’s How to Customize the Iconic IKEA Donut LampHome Projects
‘Tis the season for orange glowy coziness.
Sarah Everett
Sep 19, 2025
Reviewers Say This IKEA Piece Is “Impossible” to Assemble — But These 3 Tips HelpHome Projects
From DIYers who have done it.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 16, 2025
A Basic Amazon Bench Got a Makeover That Looks Designer (for $20!)Home Projects
A basic big-box find becomes stylish shoe storage with striking stripes.
Sarah Everett
Sep 13, 2025
Solve This Super Annoying Bedroom Dilemma With a Simple Hack Home Projects
No more pillows lost in the crack.
Emma Zawacki
Sep 5, 2025
Why You Should Hang a Beach Mat over All Your Glass DoorsLife
It's ingenious.
Lara Walsh
Aug 27, 2025
I Used This 2-Second Travel Hack for Sleeping on a Plane — Here’s How It WentLife
A sleep expert cosigns this science.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 10, 2025
An IKEA Hack Creates Cozy Seating (and Storage) in This Dining NookHome Projects
“When one piece of furniture can play double duty, it’s a win for me,” the DIYer says.
Abby Monteil
Aug 10, 2025
This Smart IKEA Hack Might Be the Perfect Way to Hide KeysLife
It's so smart!
Lara Walsh
Aug 3, 2025
My Renter-Friendly IKEA Lamp Hack Fixed My Harsh Lights for $32Home Projects
It took less than 10 minutes.
Carolyn Moore
Jul 31, 2025
This Bedroom Redo’s Brilliant BESTA Hack Solves the “Clothes Chair” ProblemHome Projects
The $872 bedroom makeover was inspired by a boutique hotel.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 21, 2025
I Stole My Grandma's Genius Decor Idea, and I'm Never Looking BackDecorating
No tablecloth? No problem! Grandma has a hack for that.
Wendy Rose Gould
Jul 14, 2025
This Easy IKEA EKET Hack Creates a Luxe-Looking Media ConsoleDecorating
No tools necessary for this IKEA hack.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Jul 9, 2025
The Secret Advantage to Having a Disco Ball Outside Your HouseCleaning
This is so cool!
Lara Walsh
Jun 27, 2025
This Dated Bathroom Feels 2x as Big After a Makeover (I Can’t Believe It’s 30 Square Feet!)Home Projects
The hidden drawer storage is ingenious.
Abby Monteil
Jun 23, 2025
This Garage Find Will Help Beat the Summer Heat *Inside* Your HouseHome Projects
It’s a trick to pull out on the hottest day of the year.
Sarah Everett
Jun 23, 2025
This Sleek Find Keeps My Home Smelling So Fresh (I Keep One in Every Room)Life
I wish I had bought it sooner.
Megan Gray
Jun 20, 2025
This Picture Frame Hack Will Level Up Every Photo You DisplayDecorating
So worth it.
Emma Zawacki
Jun 16, 2025
I Tried This Basically Free “Dryer Sheet” Travel Hack on a 2-Week Trip — Here’s How It WentLife
Here’s what I’d do differently next time.
Jennifer Billock
Jun 5, 2025
Why You Need a Binder in Your Suitcase (It's So Cute!)Organizing
You can even fit your sunglasses.
Isabel Petrou
May 29, 2025
This Easy Hack Lets You Pause Your Paint Project Without CleaningHome Projects
It will save you so much time.
Alyssa Longobucco
May 29, 2025
This Viral Hack Turns a Messy Pin Board into Something Totally ChicDecorating
Finally, a cute way to display your mementos.
Emma Zawacki
May 28, 2025
The 14 Best IKEA Hacks to Create More Kitchen Storage Out of Thin AirHome Projects
Just when you thought your kitchen was maxed out on storage, think again.
Tamieka Welsh
May 24, 2025