The Best Home Hacks

Read why I love sofa tables and why one DIYer made her own custom-size one out of small IKEA dressers.

Each IKEA hack got a little bit fancier.

Read how I did it, step by step.

My partner and I had to decide where to splurge and where to save.

It’ll open up a rainbow of possibilities.

The dresser was great for my first apartment, but I wanted it to better match my 2025 design style.

The BILLY bookcase hack is a must-see.

The makeover is packed with DIY projects.

It’s basically a magic trick.

There’s another jaw-dropping DIY project in the corner, too.

"No one would ever suspect its bones are IKEA,” the DIYer says.

BRB, going to DIY.

I’ve seen dozens of PAX hacks, but I stopped scrolling and bookmarked this one.

It was so much easier than I thought it would be.

For about $30, you’ll have a textured piece that looks far more expensive.

Reinvent a go-to classic.

I’m a firm believer that IKEA shoe cabinets really are the ultimate entryway hero — and the ultimate entry-level IKEA hack.

It’s ingenious.

You just need a simple household item you might already have.

Get a custom closet at a non-custom price.

It helps hide an eyesore.

Three IKEA BILLYs came to the rescue.

So much potential!

An IKEA PAX hack adds floor-to-ceiling storage in this bedroom.

Even though it’s a big house, I’m totally taking some of these ideas back to my apartment.

Is your favorite on the list?

“I don’t like anything too plain or without character in my home,” this apartment dweller says.

It's easy to make your own scented fire logs and a handy way to use herbs that are past their prime or use up the almost-empty jars of some of your favorite cold-weather spices in the cabinet.

You won’t believe these design feats started from humble flat-packed furniture.

I tried it myself, and here’s what I learned.

It looks like something you’d find in a high-end decor store.

And it’s under $100.

It’s the ultimate adorable, affordable IKEA hack.