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Handsome Hemnes. Hemnes Published on January 6th, 2012 | by Jules IKEAHacker Materials: Hemnes 6 Drawer Dresser, raw wood trim, paintable wallpaper Description: Hemnes are pretty solid pieces of furniture. I’ve had mine for SIX years and it’s still sturdy and perfectly functional. I used a coat of Zinsser Cover Stain. Then we attached the molding (that I primed and spray painted white) that we bought from a local woodworking shop with Gorilla super glue (make sure you don’t get the one that dries white). See more of the handsome Hemnes. ~ Leah, SoCal The Author Jules IKEAHacker "I am Jules, the engine behind IKEAHackers and the one who keeps this site up and running. Salvaged drawers = modular bookcase. I picked up these drawers on Freecycle. They were salvaged from the kitchen of a 1940s house that was demolished. My original plan was to put the drawers on wheels and use them as under-bed storage. Turns out, no two drawers are the same height, which would look janky.

So I tried stacking them vertically instead (anchoring them to the wall, of course). You could also hang these drawers as individual shadowboxes. How to make a modular bookcase out of salvaged drawers Supplies primer2 coordinating paint colorsdecorative or wrapping paper. Tools paintbrushdrop clothscissors or craft knife, straight edge, and cutting mattape measure or yardsticksoft rubber brayerdrillsand papervacuum or tack cloth 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Top 10 Creative Ways to Store Your Stuff. I live in a smallish condo, so I love these kinds of creative hacks. Two of my favorite and easy hacks: 1. Hung my Guitar Hero controllers off the side of a movie rack with some thin steel wire. Just make a loop big enough to slide the headstock through, and then fasten the loop to the side of the rack. When you're done with the guitar, slide the headstock UP through the loop and then let it back down so the wire grabs onto the tuner-nubs on the face of the headstock. 2.

From Box To Basket - The Ribbon Retreat Blog. After receiving a used changing table, I knew the next step would be to buy baskets. After seeing how expensive baskets are, I just couldn’t do it! I would have spent three times as much on baskets, as I did on the changing table! I have seen some people taking boxes and turning them into pretty baskets and knew that was for me. This is my version of taking a used diaper box and turning it into something useful and looks good too! Supplies: Box Scissors Paper TapeMuslin (or any fabric)Ribbon Hot glue gun Thread Find a box. Cut off the top flaps. Because I used a light colored fabric, Muslin, I covered my box with paper first.

I used regular printer paper and tape. If you are using handles, be sure to cut out the paper where the handles are. The next step is to cut out the fabric. The dimensions you will need to cut out depend entirely on the box. You will cut 4 pieces. Measure the length and height of the front and the side of the box. Using hot glue, glue one side onto the box. All done! Storage Boxes + Binder Clips = Fabulous DIY Storage IKEA At Home.