Archive for October, 2009

Turn IKEA Cabinets Into a Cordless Desktop Stand [Workspace] (Lifehacker)

Friday, October 30th, 2009

The new iMacs, and similar all-in-one LCD desktop systems, make for a mostly cordless computing experience. Using two pieces of IKEA furniture meant for laptops and modems, you can hide the remaining…

This week in guerrilla filmmaking: ‘Ikea Heights’ - Entertainment Weekly

Friday, October 30th, 2009
This week in guerrilla filmmaking: ‘Ikea Heights’
Entertainment Weekly
In that spirit, PopWatchers, I am proud to introduce my favorite new web series, Ikea Heights, with nothing more than its tagline. Ahem: Ikea Heights is a

Turn IKEA Shelving Into an iMac Stand [Workspace] (Lifehacker)

Friday, October 30th, 2009

The new iMacs, and most of their predecessors, make for a mostly cordless computing experience. Using two pieces of IKEA furniture meant for laptops and modems, one iMac fan hid the remaining wires…

Product recalls - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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Product recalls
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
IKEA Home Furnishings is recalling about 533000 ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE roller blinds. Strangulations can occur if the blind’s looped bead chain is not
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds PR Newswire (press release)

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iMac computer desk

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Gérard from The Netherlands has a sleek solution for his iMac.

“My Apple iMac obstructed our dinner table for a year. My wife did not make much of it. To please her I did a little Ikea hacking. I bought a Ludvig Laptop shelf/charging station. And a Ludvig Router/modem wall cabinet. I used the wall cabinet [...]

Halloween costume - Toxic barrel of waste

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Just a few more days before Halloween and if you’re desperate for a costume, this is a quick and easy one from Rebecca.

“My oldest son’s Halloween costume this year is an Ikea hack. He’s going as a barrel of toxic waste. We made this from an Ikea Dimpa hamper. We cut head and arm [...]

Low budget network cabinet

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Oliver builds a network thingamajig inside a PS cabinet.
He says, “We built a network cabinet based on Ikea PS Cabinet “Doppeltür PS Schrank” from Germany. View the original article in German.”

Better yet, read the google translation. “Does not this look brilliant? Made class!” Cracks me up.

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IKEA assembles Home Guard help (The Copenhagen Post)

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The opening of a new IKEA store is usually a small-scale event with the odd bargain hunter or two looking for a deal, but the new store in Odense is drafting in the police, Home Guard and first aid workers ahead of its grand opening on Sunday.

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds - Extra Newspaper

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

WHAG
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Extra Newspaper
ENJE has a glued label on the wall fitting showing the IKEA logotype, article number, 5-digit supplier number, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and “Made in
Ikea roller blinds recalled for repair to eliminate strangulation risk to children Examiner.com
IKEA Announces Recall kypost.com
Window blinds recalled for strangulation risk The Associated Press
InjuryBoard.com (blog)  - WGAL  - KWQC 6
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Family Circle’s Food University comes to Ikea (Miami Herald)

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Cafe Maxx chef-owner Oliver Saucy leads a free session of Family Circle’s Food University from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ikea, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. Saucy will demonstrate recipes from the magazine, talk about local produce and offer tips for easy entertaining. Also on the program: Adriana Martin, founder of Fit Mom For Life. Details: www.myfoodu.com.