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Ever wanted to know what IKEA's Environmental policies are? Looking for information on formaldehyde content of IKEA products or the stats on off-gassing? Are you uncertain about who IKEAFANS are? Find IKEA information in articles written and submitted by your esteemed Administrators and your fellow IKEAFANS in IKEA(FANS) 102.
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- Get basic information. Fundamental knowledge, like how to use the planners and upload your plans to IKEAFANS in addition to hard-to-find information like cabinet measurements or article numbers are all at your disposal.
- If you've encountered a problem, chances are you're not the first. Look for articles and tutorials on common issues like matching finishes, adjusting hinges, removing that dang drawer front, as well as how to assemble tricky items or where to get that Installation DVD.
- IKEAFANS are intrepid DIYers - read up on adventures of your fellow members in the General Remodeling arena, find out if you can do it yourself, and if so what tools you'll need. If you're going to hire a contractor, learn about what to watch out for.
Read the Success Stories!Before and After stories document the incredible transformations undertaken by IKEAFANS. Read about the planning and design goals, the materials selected, the trials and tribulations of the renovation and see the results for yourself. Check back often as new stories are being written and submitted all the time!
Yes, It's IKEA! These articles feature exceptional projects - magazine worthy design and photography show just what can be done with creativity, ingenuity and IKEA.
Write Your Own ArticleArticles can be as simple as a paragraph or two on how you solved a problem or overcame an obstacle. Sometimes an article is nothing more than the answer to a Frequently Asked Question. Think about issues that you've seen come up time and again - this is good article content! Write it up!
Maybe you want to write your own Before and After story? Don't forget to take lots of pictures and notes along the way - keeping a blog is an excellent way to keep track of your progress. At the end of the project, refer back to your blog entries, your gallery uploads and forum posts. You'll have everything you need to formally share your story with the rest of the IKEA loving world!
Please note:IKEAFANS Articles are subject to editing by the IKEAFANS staff. All Article Submissions are checked by a Moderator or Administrator for grammar and spelling as well as appropriate content and accuracy. Please don't hesitate to Contact Us should you have questions about the process, or if you would like help with writing your story! |