Start to finish step-by-step tutorials: 10 IKEA Hacks to makeover your home

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2024

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  • @juliecaron7569
    @juliecaron7569 Рік тому +31

    The cat litter box is pure genius! So brilliant and beautiful!

  • @gingerzelidon3573
    @gingerzelidon3573 9 місяців тому +19

    I love the room divider, the cat scratch post legs on the table and, the private kitty privy! So clever! Thanks for sharing!

  • @greatboniwanker
    @greatboniwanker Рік тому +46

    There's do-it-yourself, and then there's *build-it-better-yourself* and I am here for it!

  • @joannekaiser1380
    @joannekaiser1380 9 місяців тому +8

    Love the room divider, the kitchen cart/island, and the cat litter box “house”, which, I think is my favorite.

  • @chickenlady3155
    @chickenlady3155 10 місяців тому +28

    Of all the things you did, the one thing I liked best was that little tip about using a plastic cup to catch the dust when drilling a hole in the ceiling. I've done a lot of DIY over the years, and I can't believe I didn't come up with something like that to help cut down on cleanup time.

    • @lovly2cu725
      @lovly2cu725 8 місяців тому

      It's an old hack that I forgot about.

    • @veraspblife2070
      @veraspblife2070 7 місяців тому

      Вы серьезно? Даже я знала это давно😂😂😂

  • @lorraineaylward8167
    @lorraineaylward8167 Рік тому +202

    I took lots of upholstery classes and upholstered a lot. Here is a trick I learned from Olie, my teacher, who was a professional upholster for 50 yrs. Take off the legs (or arms) if you can when upholstering. You will be able to pull the fabric and won't have the worry of y-cuts. So, in making your ottoman, you could have stapled on the fabric first, then added the screw on legs. Just a thought. I love your DIYs

    • @reneehuff3084
      @reneehuff3084 Рік тому +8

      I’ll be using that tidbit! Thanks

    • @blondebobbi4505
      @blondebobbi4505 9 місяців тому +1

      Me too!🙂

    • @uschihouseholder8237
      @uschihouseholder8237 8 місяців тому

      Thank you that’s a great tip! ❤

    • @cheryl5994
      @cheryl5994 7 місяців тому

      I’M DOING A BEAUTIFUL, BUT OLD & TATTY WOODEN FOOTSTOOL,
      WHEN IT COMES TO UPHOLSTERING THE TOP, I’LL DEFINITELY KEEP THIS IN MIND.
      THANK YOU.

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 Рік тому +4

    I used to watch your videos faithfully, then you disappeared. I was scrolling the other day an ran across this one, hope you're back doing videos. You always had good content, easy instructions, practical & affordable projects. TY.

  • @eleanorwittering3126
    @eleanorwittering3126 7 місяців тому +8

    I love your ideas! Living in an apartment I have employed many of your ideas of decor that look permanent but are not. Recently had a routine inspection and the landlord said, "Where did you get all these ideas, man I wish all my tenants employed these ideas!"
    So, I gave her your UA-cam Channel!

  • @sushidushi8472
    @sushidushi8472 9 місяців тому +4

    I love a wood table with blue chair, combination of colors lifted up my mood!

  • @heidisettles5537
    @heidisettles5537 Рік тому +4

    "The Best of Engineer Your Space!" These videos are a wealth of tips and creativity. You are one of the first DIY youtubers to really inspire me. More please...

    • @EngineerYourSpace
      @EngineerYourSpace  Рік тому

      Haha, I suppose this is a round up of some of my favorite projects I've done over the years. Thanks for being there for all of it 😄

  • @HerculeseBaby
    @HerculeseBaby Рік тому +15

    Now these are some good hacks! Eyeshadow - clever!
    And I love how they are all inexpensive, practical and look good. IKEA and dollar store pieces all affordable - thank you 🙏

  • @pamallen2498
    @pamallen2498 Рік тому +8

    Your ideas are always amazing. You have the "silk purse out of a sows ear", idea down pat. Please keep up your ideas, they are always so helpful.

  • @vanessabanyas164
    @vanessabanyas164 Рік тому +11

    I’ve never watched your channel before, and was very pleased to do so! You’re very handy, and definitely very creative!

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea Рік тому +6

    Love the kitty litter hack and the double-sided picture frame… they were all great!

  • @bruninhamrso
    @bruninhamrso Рік тому +17

    Loved the room divider

  • @baturaotara3064
    @baturaotara3064 2 місяці тому

    She's really creative and good with tools, etc. Voice is not irritating, explains clearly

  • @sul5707
    @sul5707 Рік тому +5

    Loved the eyeshadow to hide the line trick!

  • @corireeves32
    @corireeves32 Рік тому +10

    Isabel I love all of the hacks - I love the divider wall - so simple and clean looking, but very customizable! Have to love the litter box as Lea is so adorable. Thanks for using affordable items but making them look high end.

  • @momentswithyahya4239
    @momentswithyahya4239 9 місяців тому +2

    It’s good to see you are still here making awesome UA-cam videos! 😎

  • @Pukekura35
    @Pukekura35 Рік тому +4

    My favourite is the Dividing Wall Hack. It looks fantastic. You’re so clever!

  • @ruthanderson1758
    @ruthanderson1758 Рік тому +24

    Haven't seen a new video from you in ages so I really enjoyed this one. I think the dividing wall for your office is my favorite of these (including the hanging reversible picture frames).

  • @lambchop206
    @lambchop206 Рік тому +9

    Love this cat box idea!

  • @blondebobbi4505
    @blondebobbi4505 9 місяців тому +2

    ALL of these are wonderful! I need a room divider so I think I might do that one. But I also like all the others, so... Hmmm. When will I get started... Hmmmm. Thank you so much for sharing these with us! I have to go to your page now and look for more!

  • @crystalwaters8852
    @crystalwaters8852 8 місяців тому +2

    Such clever ideas to customise Ikea items & bring back personality.❤

  • @suecox2308
    @suecox2308 Рік тому +1

    It's good to see you back again.

  • @ExLibris-Alys
    @ExLibris-Alys Рік тому +8

    They’re all so good. You’re very creative and have the skills to put your idea’s into practice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jenniferdavies8910
    @jenniferdavies8910 Рік тому +2

    Really clear measures and instructions ..... just brilliant!! Thanks

  • @sorapokeball
    @sorapokeball Рік тому +8

    I made a simplified version of your hidden litter box using the Vihals sideboard. I removed the right hand drawer for ventilation, the interior shelves and left most door. Then I made a large hole in the interior divider and covered the raw edges with foam window/garage door seal tape. It's not as sophisticated as yours, but was a lot easier for me to put together and lives in my closet where no one will see it. I'm grateful I had your video to inspire me!

    • @EngineerYourSpace
      @EngineerYourSpace  Рік тому +2

      Amazing, thank you for sharing! I love hearing how people reinvent my ideas for their space. 💕

  • @Brineytoes
    @Brineytoes 11 місяців тому +2

    I LOVE the kitty litter box! I too have a Cricut, so that part is a cinch! I think I will try to duplicate it to fit an area in my laundry room. I also like the look of the double sided picture frame. Those two look most do-able for me, but they are all great projects. Thank you!

  • @ElzbietaM.M.
    @ElzbietaM.M. 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent ideas, great execution and clear explanation. Congratulations and thank you. Greetings from Poland.

  • @1Lindafreeman
    @1Lindafreeman Рік тому +3

    I was so glad to see your return!

  • @sushmapandrangi3899
    @sushmapandrangi3899 2 місяці тому

    I love love love the cat litter… it’s amazing and so creative.. loved watching her come n go

  • @Enterthehaven
    @Enterthehaven Рік тому +6

    Love all the creative ideas and the cat box 🐈 is adorable ☺️

  • @cheryl5994
    @cheryl5994 7 місяців тому +3

    I’M SO GLAD YR CHANNEL POPPED UP ON MY FEED, I LOVE HOW CREATIVE YOU ARE &
    THE VIDEOS YOU DO ARE THE BEST I’VE COME ACROSS. I’LL DEFINITELY BE A NEW SUBSCRIBER. ✌🏼😊 🇬🇧

  • @1Hope4All
    @1Hope4All 9 місяців тому +1

    9:50 Maybe you can put a night light inside the hidden cat litter box? 🤷🏻‍♀️ 💡❓ There are motion detection lights you can use.

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 2 місяці тому +1

    The eyeshadow! Female ingenuity!😅 Everything looks awesome!👍😎🇨🇦✨️

  • @valb6057
    @valb6057 11 місяців тому +1

    There are too many good ones to choose! Thxs!

  • @OldsouLim73
    @OldsouLim73 5 місяців тому +2

    Omg a plastic cup using while drilling, AWESOME!

  • @crimson25543
    @crimson25543 7 місяців тому +1

    Love the idea for diffused lighting using the semi-transparent cutting board -- one of my pet peeves is when bulbs show and it's too bright in one's eyes. This is a perfect hack. Love the kitty litter cabinet (MEOW). The painted table & chairs are perfection. I'm so impressed with everything you did. Where did you learn to use all the tools and build things? I don't even know how to use my cordless drill.

  • @Joyfullscroll
    @Joyfullscroll 10 місяців тому +3

    You could get a battery operated Motion Sensor for the inside of your cat litter box. Sòme cats don't like total dark.😊

  • @chrishough692
    @chrishough692 Рік тому +4

    My favorite is the litter box. No more granules to step on! A small piece of artificial turf inside maybe good for getting the granules of their feet before they come out of the box! They’re all great ideas, thank you!

  • @kathleenhornbecker1055
    @kathleenhornbecker1055 Рік тому +2

    Every project is great! Easy to follow instructions. The cat litter box is fantastic!!!! I need that for my cat.👍❤️👍

  • @ginagonzalez6547
    @ginagonzalez6547 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I love them all. Plus they gave me great ideas to do in my own home. Thank you.

  • @rajunaabdulrahim3836
    @rajunaabdulrahim3836 Рік тому +4

    Oh! I love the lamp hack. Currently, suffering the fluorescence lights in this rented apartment. The wall wiring is there, just waiting for the lamp/lantern idea to create the Boho look.

  • @chelin7023
    @chelin7023 Рік тому +2

    The lamp project is so useful! Love your creativity!

  • @latricebyrd313
    @latricebyrd313 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the tips and hacks. They were all great, scant choose just one. Blessings good to see you!!

  • @ritagraybill9414
    @ritagraybill9414 Рік тому +1

    Loved the cat box hack.

  • @brendazolli3059
    @brendazolli3059 Рік тому +4

    The eye shadow solution reminded me of when I was first married I tried my hand at wallpapering….what a disaster! The paper was bright red and rather thin. After the paste dried, the seams popped open making a red and white striped paper. So I took a red magic marker and colored in all the white bits. Really disguised the problem!

  • @VilmaMaldonado-q6j
    @VilmaMaldonado-q6j 8 місяців тому

    Great! You helped me solve an issue I had with a piece of art. Hanging it from a shelf made it! You're very good with ideas! Love it.

  • @lindascott6968
    @lindascott6968 Рік тому +1

    Dividing wall is genius!

  • @louisesuth8141
    @louisesuth8141 Рік тому

    the double sided picture frame hung there beautifully!

  • @lavonnemacfarland7380
    @lavonnemacfarland7380 Рік тому +1

    It's so good to see a video from you; hope you're doing well!

  • @clairebillette6051
    @clairebillette6051 Рік тому +1

    Love your cat litter idea!❤

  • @carolkokx9638
    @carolkokx9638 7 місяців тому +3

    The cat litter box is absolutely genius

  • @LiaDavis-el5uy
    @LiaDavis-el5uy Рік тому

    I really cannot pick a favorite hack here. All of your hacks and diy's are awesome!

  • @barb4161
    @barb4161 Рік тому +1

    Loved the litter box . So cute & practical. The double sided picture frame is such a great idea. I have not seen any of your videos for some time. Your ideas are always so great & doable. Thank you for sharing your talents.

  • @marieb9926
    @marieb9926 Рік тому

    I was so happy to see your post. This blue chairs really caught my eye, what a beautiful color.

  • @laurenragle5228
    @laurenragle5228 10 місяців тому +1

    The wall-mounted switch and plug-in receiver look so cool! I'm definitely going to look into that for some of my lighting. Thanks for all the great ideas! 😊
    Edit: My favorite hack is the table and chairs combo. It's making me think about "upgrading" my existing table and chairs at some point. 😊 I also really enjoyed the cork trivet door display and might do something super similar this coming winter season.

  • @uschihouseholder8237
    @uschihouseholder8237 8 місяців тому

    I love the litter box idea the most. I love all

  • @sussexgirl8766
    @sussexgirl8766 5 місяців тому

    Im so happy your video came up in my feed. Love all that you have done and really love the kitty litter box 💗💗

  • @gracefulvintage
    @gracefulvintage Рік тому

    Glad you’re back. Hope you’re still working on your tiny home, look forward to those vids….

  • @DinSF
    @DinSF Рік тому +2

    So glad to see a post. I was just checking the other day and realize it been almost a year since you posted and I hoped all was well
    As always a very well done video with lots of good ideas

  • @TheWhitingale
    @TheWhitingale 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant hacks! My favourite is the incased cat litter box. 🐈

  • @75adag
    @75adag 6 місяців тому

    I love your litter box ! It's because I have three cats and it ispires me. But all your ideas are very nice.

  • @conniesmith70
    @conniesmith70 Рік тому

    loved them all. liked the curtains and kitchen most of all .

  • @elenazamoraruiz
    @elenazamoraruiz 9 місяців тому

    My favorite is the litter box project! I'm definitely trying this when I get a cat. :)

  • @LS-mp7co
    @LS-mp7co 10 місяців тому

    These were the best IKEA hacks I have ever seen. You got my sub.

  • @janicegray9999
    @janicegray9999 Рік тому

    The cat litter box with my absolute favorite, but everything was wonderful

  • @doriezitro8556
    @doriezitro8556 9 місяців тому +1

    Oh my goodness! I learned so much. Your ottoman was way nicer than the one you copied. You are extremely creative and crafty. Subscribing!

  • @messycook
    @messycook 4 місяці тому

    Love the litter box hack!

  • @videomelanie
    @videomelanie Рік тому

    You are inspiring. I wish I had your series when I was young.

  • @sterntaler64
    @sterntaler64 Рік тому

    The cat litter box is really cute 🤩😍

  • @shidehhafezi6826
    @shidehhafezi6826 Рік тому

    Like and subscribed. I liked the room divider as it inspired me to create a much needed bookshelf in my small study area. The lamp idea was exactly what I have been looking for.

  • @tekirk2884
    @tekirk2884 11 місяців тому

    Love the litter box house and the kitchen island most. All are good but these r my favourites oh and the ottoman is really cool

  • @candaceroberts3238
    @candaceroberts3238 11 місяців тому

    That litter box was really nice.

  • @kyrakamiel1794
    @kyrakamiel1794 Рік тому

    Loved the cat litter project

  • @marialfilipe2054
    @marialfilipe2054 Рік тому

    Loved all ideas
    And Lea is such a beautiful cat 🐾❤️

  • @LeslieV.
    @LeslieV. Рік тому

    So happy to see a new video from you! Nice to see some more of your new apartment. Well, I guess it not new anymore. Great video!

  • @ebw78756
    @ebw78756 Рік тому

    Welcome back! I’ve missed you.

  • @FrogeniusW.G.
    @FrogeniusW.G. 2 місяці тому

    You are so creative in a very unique way! ✨
    I subscribed immediately. 😊❤

  • @sharetac9296
    @sharetac9296 Рік тому

    Hi, the kitchen island is my favorite. Thank you.

  • @leticiathomas2415
    @leticiathomas2415 Рік тому

    I love all your ideas but I love the island kitchen hack the most! Thank you for your sharing your creative inspiration. 😊

  • @CeliaMitchell-ot5ir
    @CeliaMitchell-ot5ir 9 місяців тому

    How clever the diffusing idea.
    All of these ideas are great

  • @lexi6693
    @lexi6693 Рік тому

    nice video. i love the cat liter box and side table.

  • @mariahr673
    @mariahr673 Рік тому +1

    Bonjour, Magnifique 👍🤩 vous êtes une bricoleuse talentueuse et hors pair ! J’ai beaucoup aimé votre vidéo et mille mercis pour le partage 💕

  • @thakurvijaita
    @thakurvijaita Рік тому

    Missed you Isabell!
    Your videos are always inspiring!

  • @ktk2094
    @ktk2094 Рік тому

    I love the room divider.

  • @ksmill09
    @ksmill09 10 місяців тому

    Just stumbled on your utube post,I love it. Ur my type of girl.

  • @CleoGravel
    @CleoGravel Рік тому

    Wow your finally back 😊thanks for sharing 😊

  • @karima_MK
    @karima_MK 10 місяців тому

    Some of your suggestions are very good. I am saving this video for future nead

  • @CeliaMitchell-ot5ir
    @CeliaMitchell-ot5ir 9 місяців тому

    Good.
    Morning. You are one of the most Amazing DIY persons that I have ever seen on UA-cam. I live in an apartment and I definitely want to try and your d. I. Y's.
    Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience.
    Your projects are awesome.
    I am in awe.

  • @LilliePinho-o6q
    @LilliePinho-o6q Рік тому

    The cat litter box soo cute😊

  • @Judith-b3t
    @Judith-b3t Рік тому

    I need this type of caatbox so it is my favorite. Thank you.

  • @maryloubahr4744
    @maryloubahr4744 Рік тому +2

    I've also seen where the round object was traced onto paper, the circle cut out and folded in half, placed on the round object with the rounded edges lined up using the straight edge of the paper to trace a line down the middle of the object. Your way is much simpler, quicker and probably more accurate. Thanks.

  • @angelarodrigues6551
    @angelarodrigues6551 11 місяців тому

    The last one is great!

  • @michellemartin-77793
    @michellemartin-77793 Рік тому

    Love the cat litter box

  • @GetOutandVote1
    @GetOutandVote1 Рік тому

    I loved all of your ideas.💕

  • @GilliMarieMoody
    @GilliMarieMoody Рік тому

    Wow. These ideas are SO good. Thanks.

  • @karenladyko6004
    @karenladyko6004 11 місяців тому

    Very good ideas. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @jen_wren_x
    @jen_wren_x 11 місяців тому +1

    The cat litter box cabinet is my fave.. (although, I’d need to ask a couple of my brothers to help as I’ve no tools, or experience using them. I’ve also saved this video, so I can re-watch it & jot down the list of all I need as well as the the process & from start to completion on which you did it).. The 2nd fave is the sisal covered table legs. Even though I’ve a cat tree they’ve pretty much scratched most of the sisal on the front & side legs & im unsure if it can be taken apart again to switch up the non scratched back legs with the ruined 1’s..? (If so, I’m gonna try that & also a tip for any cat owners, is when your kitty has lost interest in certain items. Spray them sparingly with a good quality cat nip spray.. I switch Abt their toys & tunnels etc & give them a fresh squirt of catnip spray. As if they’ve too many toys laying around they soon get bored. Or don’t know what to play with bc there’s so many, they’re poss overwhelmed)
    Thanks so much for sharing some really cool, inexpensive IKEA hacks that any1 can do.. (in my case, with help.) But I’m poss not alone in that, as I’m very new to up-cycling furniture & haven’t ever customised existing furniture to make something brilliant & unique from it!! So many folks like yourself have great ideas, but not Every1 who has them, bothers to share them with others. So that’s very much appreciated. 🥳💝🎉