Are you an electric razor man? Woman? We received this neat DIY tip from Eric that solves the problem of how the hell to store your electric razor when you don't want to put it away each time. More pics below...
I found a simple and cheap solution to free up some bathroom counter space if you have an electric razor. Using two "BAREN" wall pegs from IKEA, I created a simple wall holster for my electric razor.
This falls into that category of great creative uses for IKEA products that the brains in Sweden haven't already thought of. If you have another one, feel free to email us. More pics below. (Thanks, Eric!)
(Re-Edited from 2006-05-08 - MGR)
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Comments (13)
I use those same hooks to store my flat iron. I hate putting it away hot and getting it out everyday so I hang it on one of those hooks. It (and my underwear) gets put away for company/photoshoots ;)
I actually just use a plain old razor - the fiance has an electric razor but a smaller version. I love my hairdryer though - it folds in half when not used and fits easily almost anywhere.
Does anyone else find this kind of ugly and un-stylish?
This is a fantastic idea for lazy husbands!
The electric razor changed my life. Really. No more neck bleeding for no evident reason (ie : NOT having cut myself). I will never go back, never.
What a random coincidence! I bought those pegs from Ikea ages ago b/c I liked the design. About a month ago, I decided to install it next to the socket, lower than Eric did, down at the same level as socket. I hang my hairdryer upside down by its loop on one hook. To dry my long hair, I switch on the dryer, still on the hook, and turn my head upside down using both hands to shake out my hair in front of it. Then I take the dryer off the hook to smooth and finish styling. Works great.
excellent idea. simple, stylish, functional.
why was there no "I keep it 70s porno style" option?
Oh! I think my lazy husband needs this solution.
May also try this for my flat iron.
The razor is so much classier. You get those wonderful shaving soaps from places like Occitane en Provence, that nicely broken-in brush, the manly look of foamy soap on your face, and the occasional blood (to show you do it the right way). Plus you get a better shave. As for that installation, it looks like an act of desperation. But then, we all get desperate sometimes.
driftingfocus, I find this ugly and un-stylish. For whatever reason this reads as major bachelor to me.
Personally, I'm all for taking that extra EXHAUSTING step and putting things away.
Neither: I use a depilator. I'll take this opportunity to debunk my favorite pet peeve: y'know how "statistics say 80% of French women don't shave?" (or some similar percentage) That's because they *depilate*. Either by waxing or by using a mechanical depilator (which isn't any more painful than a razor, and a lot less dangerous). I certainly love my electric depilator -- it's wonderful to only have to go through that once every week or two.
"This is a fantastic idea for lazy husbands!"
Which part: the razor on the wall, or the jockstrap on the door?
(Jockstrap = 21st Century Porno-Style)