That is why this IKEA hack from the Dutch décor site, Song Bird Blog is so innovative. The inexpensive project uses planks, paint, and an electric stapler to transforms a 10-year-old Lack TV stand into a living room showpiece. The new hatch doors on the front keep devices and cords out of sight. The wooden wine crate on the center shelf is a home for remote controls. For other budget-friendly ideas, check out the 21 best IKEA IVAR storage hacks. Before assembling her new TV stand, she stained and sealed each wooden crate. Afterward, she carefully arranged them. To make cords and set boxes seemingly disappear she put them in different crates before turning them sideways.