(Part 2) Top products from r/IKEA

I got a latex one from Ikea but at the same time, I bought one of these for a guest room:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CT37LA/

The Amazon one was way more comfortable. They sell basically the same mattress at Costco too under slightly different name (but for +$100 or so I think).

Long story short, I've ended up buying more than 5 of those Sleep Innovations mattresses due to relocating (not wearing out). So I'd vote for that. The Ikea one was fine it just was less comfortable as the latex had less give. The Amazon one is still firm but has good amount of give.

Edit: I just noticed it's out of stock with the smooth cover and ridiculously overpriced with the quilted cover. I have seen it go in and out of stock but if you're interested in it, check CamelCamelCamel.com and maybe a new version is coming out.

These seem pretty useful and not too big: https://smile.amazon.com/Slipstick-CB511-Protector-Furniture-Rubber/dp/B002A2JUJ8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1468818908&sr=8-5&keywords=furniture+riser

Good luck in your search!

You may want to try this. I own one and it is great, I actually just used it to clean my couch last night. It comes with a special upholstery attachment. I think the key to cleaning a MOHEDA is doing the entire cushion instead of spot cleaning.

If you haven’t already fixed it, you could try the Zenith Tibet Almond Stick Scratch Remover https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006ZN9OS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cCDdAbKEHWVGF

I hope the link works. You can google the name anyway if it doesn’t, they even sell it at Walmart. It’s amazing! When I was younger my brother helped me move into my apartment and put my teak dining table upside down in the bed of his truck with nothing protecting it. It got super scratched by little rocks or whatever was in his truck bed, and he gave me that Xenith Tibet almond stick to use. It made them almost disappear completely!

"Dimmable" LED bulbs are able to be dimmed with an external dimmer. This will work in any dedicated lamp but you wouldn't want to hook a dimmer to a lamp that also combined some other function as the other function might not respond well to the power being reduced.

The next step would be to buy a dimmer. The safest way to get started would be with a cord dimmer like this or this. Just make sure it explicitly says it works with LED bulbs - an "incandescent/halogen only" dimmer isn't what you want.

That's all you need assuming you aren't interested in a "smart" dimmer (controlled by a device). If that is what you are looking for you should head to /r/homeautomation.

I couldn't find any reference to this being from Ikea, but I did find a couple that look super similar if not the same on amazon.

I have 2 Vimle sofa configurations and we absolutely love them. I don't think the legs would be interchangeable though. Some were different shapes to accommodate the chaise. Just throwing this out as a different solution: https://www.amazon.ca/Dundas-Jafine-EXTVENT-Extend-A-Vent/dp/B001KNE8XG/ref=asc_df_B001KNE8XG/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293006875631&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3890847954194124489&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000079&hvtargid=pla-349002791230&psc=1

There's one on Amazon, but as you can see there is a steep surcharge (it's not sold by either Amazon or Ikea, just to clarify)
Ikea Table mirror, black 226.291429.3038 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072HTJSFP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uglQzbJ9594PE

If you want something a bit similar I've found this from Urban Outfitters
https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/elizabeth-tabletop-storage-mirror

The hanging bags are easier:
Ikea Clothes Cover, Set of 6 , Transparent White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056PC4L2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0hlQzbQR4X9AB

It's a pretty solid metal bed. I don't own it, but worked in the beds area for about a year 80% of the time. Two tips I'll give you, for any metal bed in general, pick up a roll of teflon tape (I use this for brewing purposes as well https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003D7K8E0/). Apply to any metal on metal connection. It seals better, and reduces noise. After assembling, and using the bed for a few weeks, go back and tighten all the screws again.

Looks, like it rubbed on something in the packaging.... this might be your most inexpensive solution: https://www.amazon.com/Remington-Fuzz-Away-Fabric-Shaver-RTFS-2/dp/B0034BV6KA

I have the Alex drawers with the desk on top. I find that the little support things didn't really prevent my desk from sliding. They actually moved from where I stuck them. I use shelf liners as a secondary grip to keep things in place. Not sure if that helps.

I think a lot of value goes into how it's built. I have a cheapo brimnes and I never hear a peep out of it. Sometimes the Ikea people aren't the best at putting their own furniture together. I've been in the show room and I've spotted things that were assembled incorrectly.

Maybe find the source of the noise and brace it with something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004Z0R1 just make sure to drill holes for the screws before driving them into the wood.

These

https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Hardware-9965-SurfaceGard-Self-Adhesive/dp/B0007GFC46/

or

https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Glass-Protective-Pads-Pkg-Clear/dp/B004BPQMV6
might also work as substitutes. I searched for clear rubber pads.

I'll be honest with you, the 365+ wok is nothing special. All teflon coated woks perform exactly the same, so there really isn't any benefit to choosing one ikea wok over another. The teflon coating eventually wears off, and then you'll have to buy a new wok anyway, so my suggestion would be to just get an actual carbon steel wok and learn to season it properly. When properly seasoned, carbon steel woks last forever.

I've been using this https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-22-0060-Uncoated-14-inch/dp/B0001VQIP4/ref=sr_1_23?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1491957309&sr=1-23&keywords=wok

and this https://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-1408186/Sur+La+Table+Professional+Carbon+Steel+Wok;jsessionid=6E724508C0926F8F9CC8C614DFB2F733.slt-app-02-p-app3?cat=TCA-257771_Woks

for almost 8 years now.

No, it isn't safe to use a light dimmer on a fan. I'm picturing a ceiling fan not a portable, for that you need something like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002YWN7W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1405243052&sr=8-1&pi=SL75. Sorry if the link is screwy, I'm on mobile.

It was driving me crazy that Ikea didn’t make anything that fit, and I didn’t want to use them as wine racks. These bins are the exact size of the shelf.
https://www.amazon.com/interDesign-Kitchen-Organizer-Refrigerator-Freezer/dp/B00CS8DT00/ref=pd_aw_fbt_img_3/135-8597928-8928532?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00CS8DT00&pd_rd_r=7fefe12a-55a6-11e9-bfd2-9b05f136c4af&pd_rd_w=ZlllH&pd_rd_wg=8sC7K&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=C55RVQP8XD2YVGB5DXJH&psc=1&refRID=C55RVQP8XD2YVGB5DXJH&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/IKEA-Limited-KNORVA-Bucket-Blue/dp/B07VDBFBV9/

OO toggle bolts :O i havent seen these before. Looks a lot less intrusive than what i was thinking of using... http://www.amazon.com/TOGGLER-SnapSkru-Self-Drilling-Glass-Filled-Fastener/dp/B0051IB6OA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1398428057&sr=8-3&keywords=drywall+anchor

Don't nail

Clean/sand the area and then use a heavy duty velcro to cover the entire area you are trying to hold (not just a single strip)

https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Heavy-Duty-Fasteners-Inches-RFD7091/dp/B00347A8GM