I write a lot in this blog about DIY solutions for various problems, including living in a tiny house. What I don't usually write about are the failures: how using tension rods as shelf dividers was ...

– One 4 x 4 grid Ikea Expedit bookshelf (find some inexpensive options here on craigslist) – 2 sheets of 1/2″ thick plywood cut to 38″ wide x 60″ long (technically you could use one large sheet of ...

We’re big fans of storage beds here at Inhabitat, but we admit that it’s kind of hard to find one that isn’t on the pricier side. If you’re looking to reap the benefits of having a bed that does ...

Rob was planning on adding a built-in bedside table with a cubbie underneath to contain the dog's bed. (Milou has never met a small, dark space he doesn't love, especially if it's storming outside.) ...

Truck boxes are handy, but limited in the amount of gear they can store as well as their accessibility. This custom built truck bed storage system provides plenty of space for tools and materials, but ...

Arranging a decent-sized bed and other furniture in a small living space can feel like Tetris on hard mode, but if you’re up for a weekend project, you don’t have to sacrifice that much space with ...

CRAFTY parents are turning simple Ikea shelving units into everything from room dividers to beds, by using a bit of creative thinking and some basic DIY. The Swedish homeware store is known for its ...