Kitchen cart/sideboard

Materials: HEMNES secretary desk add-on unit, 2 LAMPLIG chopping boards, casters

Description: I scored a HEMNES secretary desk add-on unit in the As-Is section, and picked up a couple of LAMPLIG chopping boards.

I assembled the HEMNES add-on unit as directed, which, without the secretary desk part, leaves the top open. I decided to install the back panel backwards so the dark finish shows on the rear of the unit, that way I can move the cart around the kitchen without worrying about an ugly backside showing.

Next I installed locking casters on the bottom. Then, I attached the two LAMPLIG chopping boards to the top with L-brackets, and voila! A moveable kitchen cart/sideboard with lots of storage. I even got a couple of stools so I have more seating as well!

~ Jennifer, Massachusetts

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A simple hanging pot rack hack

Materials: LÄMPLIG Trivet, GRUNDTAL S-hook

Description: I used a piece of Oak that matched my cabinets then cut it to size and drilled holes for the ends of the LÄMPLIG Trivet to stick out.

After smoothing the edges with sandpaper, I used large screws and countersunk them in so they sit flush with the wood. Before putting it all together, I finished the wood with food safe mineral oil.

I used stainless steel hooks and chain I got from Home Depot. Though you can get zinc plated ones for a lot cheaper.

Total cost: ~ $40 Though if you use zinc plated chain and hooks you can do it for a lot cheaper. ~ $30

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

~ Chad, Pittsburgh, PA

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Hanging Pot Rack Hack

Materials:
Article # 902.023.72 Buckla Handle (585mm) / 2 pack $19.99
Article # 301.110.87 Lamplig Trivet $12.00
some 1-1/2" x ¾" strips of fir lumber 2 @ 11" and 2 @ 23"
Assorted screws, glue, varnish, etc.
Tools:
Saw, drill, screwdriver hammer, chisel

Description: I thought Ikea would have hanging pot racks (for the ceiling), but they didn't. So since I was already in Ikea, I thought I could buy enough components there to make some... Turns out I could. I'm pretty happy about these... My first Ikea hack.

The Buckla handles come with a template for hole spacing, but you'll have to figure out where to drill the holes for the trivet, since there are small variations from trivet to trivet. I placed the trivet on the wood and gave each rod a slight tap, leaving a dimple on the wood, where the holes needed to be. That worked really well for me.

Cast iron pots and pans weigh an awful lot, so when you are assembling this, it is probably a good idea to make sure everything is well fitted and glued and screwed. Don't need them falling apart!

~ Mark Reynolds, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

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