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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B&A: A Neutral 2000s Bathroom Gets a Glam, Gray-Free Glow-Up for $700
Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!
Sarah Everett
May 31, 2023
How To Trim Your Coax TV Cable
Coax cableshome theater setupsThe tools and instructions will help shortened your coax cable to use without needing for the cable man. Coax cable Coax cable cutter Crimp or screw-on F-connectors Wire cutters or some strong scissors 1. Determine how long of a cable you need, and cut it with scissors. We wanted several inches, so choose six inches just to be safe and allow us to have some room for error.
Kelly
May 29, 2023
People Are Just Discovering How to Open Tightly Sealed Jars with Ease
And it only requires the use of a bottle opener.
Dante Parker
May 27, 2023
You Should Vacuum With a Paper Towel Tube — Here’s Why
Here's a genius tip that will make cleaning with the vacuum cleaner even more effective.
Shifrah Combiths
May 23, 2023
B&A: $90 IKEA MALMs Form the Foundation of This Luxe-Looking Storage
Stylish storage for the win.
Sarah Everett
May 24, 2023
B&A: A Luxe $540 IKEA BILLY Redo Uses Serving Bowls in a Surprising Way
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Wooden serving bowls? As furniture feet? Groundbreaking (really!).
Sarah Everett
May 21, 2023
B&A: A $72 One-Wall Project Makes a Whole Living Room Feel Larger
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A low-budget IKEA product, plus a little bit of paint, were the perfect sleek solutions for an awkward spot in this house.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2023
IKEA’s BILLY Bookcase Is Changing — Here’s What It Means for Your Hacks
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Will IKEA’s change to its iconic BILLY bookcase make IKEA hacks harder? Here’s what DIYers think.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2023
This TikToker Has a Smart Hack for Those Clear Plastic Drawers
We had no idea you could do this.
Arielle Tschinkel
May 16, 2023
One of the Best Details in My Bedroom Cost $3.75 at the Dollar Store
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When traditional wallpaper borders weren’t a fit for my rental, I turned to one of my favorite budget shopping sources for an alternative.
Ashley Poskin
May 8, 2023
Before and After: This $135 Balcony Redo Is a Masterclass in Upcycling
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This clever DIYer “shopped” free resources to turn her unwelcoming balcony into a cheery hangout.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 6, 2023
I Found an Easy Trick for Scoring Luxe Designer Decor for Way Less
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If you’re not doing this, you could be missing out on great deals and really cool finds.
Ashley Poskin
May 5, 2023
B&A: $850 Later, a Blank Living Room Is Unrecognizable — and Majorly Cozy
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A five-week project using IKEA IVARs and a discount fireplace totally transforms this blank white box.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2023
The TikTok Grocery Hack That Saved Me $12 in the Cheese Aisle
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It chopped the cost of my charcuterie board in half.
Sarah Magnuson
Apr 27, 2023
B&A: A Clever IKEA Hack Makes This Open Entryway Much More Practical
This smart entryway redo is from YouTuber Alexandra Gater’s first book — and she gave Apartment Therapy an exclusive look at the project.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 25, 2023
10 IKEA Hacks Under $100 to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Summer
Read on to get inspo for your next outdoor project, and then grab an Allen wrench and roll up your sleeves to hack your way to a cozy and beautiful outdoor space.
Cat Meschia
Apr 23, 2023
B&A:A Tired Bedroom Wakes Up with DIY Paneling in a Surprising Shade
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There’s a smart IKEA hack in this bedroom redo, too.
Kelly Dawson
Apr 22, 2023
B&A: This Chic Kitchen Redo Is a Prime Example of How to Renovate in Stages
“Since this was my first place I owned, I wanted to make the entire space feel like me,” this condo dweller says.
Sarah Everett
Apr 19, 2023
3 Pro-Approved Tools You Need If You Hate Assembling IKEA Furniture
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Look beyond the Allen wrench.
Sarah Everett
Apr 18, 2023
B&A: This Blah Bathroom’s $93 Redo Uses Paint in an Unexpected Way
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This DIYer came up with a clever money-saving hack for getting the look of lime washed walls.
Megan Baker Detloff
Apr 11, 2023
Before & After: An IKEA Hack Turns a Dated Kitchen into a Stunning Space
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This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.
Danielle Blundell
Apr 8, 2023
Before and After: A Rental Kitchen Keeps Its 1960s Cabinets in This $600 Refresh
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“I plan to stay in this place for some time, so the effort put in is worth it,” this renter says. His (totally removable!) updates cost $600.
Sarah Everett
Apr 7, 2023
B&A: Peel-and-Stick Products Turn a Bland Fireplace into a Colorful Focal Point
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Wallpaper, tile, and a new mantel take this fireplace from a blank slate to a bespoke and character-filled feature.
Sarah Everett
Apr 6, 2023
B&A: This $6,000 Bathroom Redo Blends High-End Details and Budget-Friendly DIYs
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This bathroom is a colorful, eclectic mix of high-end pieces and secondhand upcycles.
Sarah Everett
Apr 5, 2023
This IKEA Picture Ledge Is Almost Unrecognizable, Thanks to This $50 DIY
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Just look at that trendy scalloped trim!
Chelsea Angelos
Apr 4, 2023
B&A: An Underutilized Closet Becomes a Creative Crafting Station for $150
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“Cloffices” aren’t just for adults.
Sarah Everett
Apr 1, 2023
I Tried This Free, Easy, 10-Minute Cord Wrangling Hack in My Living Room
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It’s been a revelation.
Jordan Souza
Apr 1, 2023
Clever Ways to Use Curtain Hardware That Have Nothing to Do With Windows
Here are seven clever uses for those rods, brackets, and finials—that have nothing to do with windows.
Nancy Mitchell
Mar 29, 2023
One TikToker’s Genius Hack For Creating a Gallery Wall For Free
Save money AND time.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 29, 2023
10 IKEA Storage Hacks for When You Need an Extra Closet
When space is tight and money’s even tighter, IKEA is our happy place. Browsing the $30 wheeled carts and the $10 towel racks (both spotted above), it suddenly seems possible that we can actually afford a stylish, organized home. Even the fact that we have a teeny-tiny closet (or no closet at all…eep!) seems easily fixable. And it is—just follow the lead of the inspiring, IKEA-filled rooms ahead.
Katie Holdefehr
Mar 28, 2023
B&A: A Massive 1970s Hutch Gets an Airy Upgrade Courtesy of a Clever IKEA Hack
A mid-century piece became a modern and functional "flo-denza."
Heather Bien
Mar 26, 2023
7 Smart IKEA Hacks to Make Your Entryway More Welcoming and Functional
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Give this high-traffic spot an upgrade.
Cat Meschia
Mar 26, 2023
B&A: A $300 Bedroom Redo Full of Smart DIYs, Like an Under-$50 Headboard Hack
The whole redo is packed with small, smart changes that make a big difference.
Sarah Everett
Mar 22, 2023
B&A: A $60 Redo Gives This Plain IKEA MALM Dresser a High-End Custom Look
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Looking to paint IKEA furniture? Get this DIYer's tips first.
Sarah Everett
Mar 18, 2023
B&A: A Charming $120 IKEA BILLY Facelift Makes for an Ideal First Furniture Flip
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You'd never know it was this DIYer's first-ever furniture flip based on how sophisticated the "after" looks! Read for tons of great beginner-friendly advice.
Sarah Everett
Mar 16, 2023
The Surprising $7 Product That Keeps My Shower Doors Spot-Free for Weeks at a Time
See ya, soap scum!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 16, 2023
B&A: This $200 Rental-Friendly Hack Fakes the Look of Dramatic Built-Ins
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By painting her walls and built-ins the same color, this DIYer created a seamless storage setup. Read more about her painting tips and takeaways.
Sarah Everett
Mar 10, 2023
The Secret to Fixing Scratched Wooden Cabinets Costs Less than $10
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Here’s a facepalming-ly easy hack for repairing wooden kitchen cabinets — or any other wooden surface, for that matter.
Sarah Everett
Mar 10, 2023
B&A: A $255 Redo Transforms an Awkward Alcove into Dreamy Reading Nook
This would be the perfect spot to curl up with a book on a Saturday morning.
Megan Baker Detloff
Mar 7, 2023
B&A: A Plain IKEA RAST Dresser Gets a Mid-Century-Inspired Look with a $100 DIY
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Tons of time-saving tips from a seasoned DIYer ahead!
Sarah Everett
Mar 6, 2023
Before and After: A “Buy Nothing” IKEA Bookcase Gets a High-End Look for $70
You’d never guess this piece of furniture was once a standard IKEA bookcase.
Brigitt Earley
Mar 3, 2023
These 5 Budget (and Renter-Friendly) DIYs Totally Transformed My Kitchen
They're easy and affordable!
Trisha Sprouse
Mar 2, 2023
Double Up on Your Closet Storage with These IKEA Wardrobe Solutions
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Save space in style!
Cori Sears
Mar 2, 2023
This IKEA Hack Hides Your Ugly Wi-Fi Router with Only 15 Minutes and About $20
This might be one of the easiest IKEA hacks we've ever seen.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 28, 2023
15 Stunning Ways to Hack IKEA's DUKTIG Play Kitchen
The tiniest, most adorable kitchens you ever did see.
Carrie McBride
Feb 28, 2023
B&A: The Best Part of This Budget Bathroom Redo is the $50 Vanity Transformation
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The "after" looks much brighter and cleaner, and the vanity is unrecognizable.
Sarah Everett
Feb 26, 2023
B&A: A Bare-Walled Bedroom Gets a Bold, One-of-a-Kind Makeover for $500
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This redo is packed with personality — and a couple budget-friendly makeover ideas, too.
Sarah Everett
Feb 22, 2023
B&A: This DIY Fireplace Update Features a $2 Gallery Wall Hack Worth Copying
A less-than-exciting fireplace became a bold focal point.
Heather Bien
Feb 21, 2023
I Tried 6 TikTok Hacks For Better Sleep — Here’s What Worked (And What Didn’t)
I'll be keeping my fridge stocked with a new staple.
Kristen Garaffo
Feb 21, 2023
B&A: A Sad Beige Bedroom Comes to Life Thanks to a $200 Paint Project
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"I had never done stenciling before, so I was nervous, but once I started it was a really peaceful, slow process," this DIYer says of her cheery paint project.
Sarah Everett
Feb 18, 2023
B&A: A $525 Bedroom Redo Has a Must-See IKEA Headboard Hack, Plus More DIYs
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The headboard is a highlight, but this redo is simply packed with clever DIYs and hacks.
Sarah Everett
Feb 16, 2023
This Budget Hack Can Help You Recreate the Luxe Open Shelving Trend for Way, Way Less
Whether you hate it or love it, open shelving in kitchens has proven to be a trend with staying power.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 10, 2023
8 Totally Free Junk Drawer Items That Can Help Your Houseplants Thrive
Decluttering? Keep an eye out for these common household items — your plants will thank you.
Molly Williams
Feb 8, 2023
11 Clever IKEA Hacks That’ll Help You Make the Most of Your Tiny Kitchen
No matter how small your kitchen, it still has big potential.
Erin Johnson
Jan 27, 2023
5 Ways to Bring The Outdoors In, According to These Plant-Focused Projects
A little greenery goes a long way.
Hillary Jackson
Jan 26, 2023
B&A: A $120 Furniture Flip Uses an Unexpected Material
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"I know this isn’t everyone’s style, but I just knew I wanted to do something different," this DIYer says. "I love that it’s such a statement piece for my guest bedroom. I wanted something bright and happy and a one-of-a-kind piece. I really do think I achieved that."
Sarah Everett
Jan 25, 2023
B&A: A $50 Hack Turns This Plain Glass IKEA Cabinet into a Luxe Statement Piece
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This hack features an affordable DIY material you'll want to add to cart.
Sarah Everett
Jan 23, 2023
8 Creative, Budget-Friendly Ways to Hide Eyesore Spots in Your Home
Fuse boxes and thermostats and routers, who?
Blair Donovan
Jan 21, 2023
This $20 Renter-Friendly TikTok Hack Helps Fit More Storage into a Sneaky Spot
Want to be more organized in 2023? This project is for you.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 18, 2023
6 Genius Ways to Hack IKEA's Newest Products in 2023
These new releases are some of the best IKEA has to offer in terms of affordability, practicality, and hack potential.
Cat Meschia
Jan 17, 2023
This $5 TikTok Trick Turns Any TV into a Work of Art
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And it's completely reversible if the DIYer chooses to go back to an all-black TV.
Sarah Everett
Jan 15, 2023
B&A: A 10-Year-Old IKEA BESTA Looks Totally New After a $200 DIY Project
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When this homeowner's dream media cabinet was out of stock (and $5,000) she hacked her old IKEA BESTA to get the look she was after.
Sarah Everett
Jan 14, 2023
The Basically Free TikTok Hack That Turns Thrifted Art from So-So to Stunning
Even better: You can pull it off in under an hour.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jan 14, 2023
B&A: A $5,000 Redo Gives This Brown Kitchen More Storage, Light, and Charm
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This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.
Sarah Everett
Jan 12, 2023
14 Brilliant IKEA IVAR Hacks for Every Room of Your Home
Make the most of the solid wood IVAR line with these inventive hacks.
Carolin Lehmann
Jan 12, 2023
Why I Make a To-Do List That I Never Intend to Finish
This advice has saved my peace of mind.
Candace Nelson
Jan 11, 2023
This TikTok Hack Makes Fake Trees Look More Expensive Using Leftover Packing Mat
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Class up your faux plants without breaking the bank.
Abby Monteil
Jan 8, 2023
B&A: A $60 No-Power-Tools Hack Turns an IKEA KALLAX into a Luxe Media Console
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All in, the project cost $120. Not bad for its sophisticated new look!
Sarah Everett
Jan 4, 2023
This TikToker Shows How You Can Repurpose Your Yogurt Pots
This is a PSA to stop throwing them in the trash.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 30, 2022
This Sleek, Space-Saving Spray Bottle Has an Ingenious Feature to Help Declutter Your Cabinets (Hear Us Out!)
And it looks good doing it!
Kendall Cornish
Dec 23, 2022
12 Incredible IKEA Hacks Everyone Will Be Trying in 2023
Grab your nearest Allen wrench!
Caroline Mullen
Dec 22, 2022
B&A: A $40 Paint Hack Gives This Scratched-Up Table a Marble Look in 15 Minutes
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When the marble table this DIYer wanted cost $600, she decided to create the same look with a $20 ReStore table and some paint instead. The results are shockingly good.
Sarah Everett
Dec 21, 2022