western australia

We're building a cupboard today

@JudyEv (339930)

Rockingham, Australia

October 12, 2023 6:15pm CST

The photo has nothing to do with the discussion but is a collage from the latest endurance ride for those who like to see photos of the horses. Yesterday, we constructed an Ikea cupboard to go in the laundry. Today, we have to make the second one which will go alongside. Although we’ve been living in this retirement village for a bit over two years, we’re still getting organised in some areas. The instructions were mostly very clear but it’s always a bit tricky. Now we’ve done one, hopefully the next will go together a bit quicker and easier. I’m hoping to remember to take a photo of the box as a ‘before’ photo. Taking one of the finished cupboards as an ‘after’ won’t be so difficult.

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@Dena91 (16636)

• United States

13 Oct 23

My Dad use to love to shop at Ikea. I am sure the new cupboards will help keep things neat and in their place. Love the photos

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

I'm having fun finding new places for things.

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@LadyDuck (471500)

• Switzerland

13 Oct 23

I always like to see nice horses, even if the photo has nothing to do with the discussion. I also bought IKEA cupboards for the laundry, I bought years ago and those are still very good. I hope you will post a photo of th e"before and after".

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@LadyDuck (471500)

• Switzerland

14 Oct 23

@JudyEv I am going to check. All IKEA packs are FLAT and their instructions not always too good to decipher.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

I forgot to take a 'before' photo but it just would have been a flat pack. I've now posted an 'after' one.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

@LadyDuck The first one took us most of the day but the second one only took most of the morning. lol

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@rebelann (112872)

• El Paso, Texas

13 Oct 23

Oh yeah, I always love seeing your horse shots. It takes a while to get comfortable in new surroundings.

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@rebelann (112872)

• El Paso, Texas

14 Oct 23

I remember when I first moved here 26 years ago just how long it took to finally get totally moved in. Of course working 8 hours or more on weekdays didn't help the situation much.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Oct 23

@rebelann Thankfully we were retired when we first moved here which was quite a help. We just had a bit too much stuff.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

When you first move, you tend to put things wherever they'll fit. But now I'm going through some storage places again and arranging things in a better way.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (41424)

• United States

13 Oct 23

Nice photos there. Good to be able to post pictures again. I'm sure your cupboards will turn out nicely.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

The cupboards are up now and look quite nice. It's certainly good to be able to post photos again.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (41424)

• United States

14 Oct 23

@JudyEv I know, it's really wonderful to be able to add photos. Looking forward to seeing your new cupboards.

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@LindaOHio (178568)

• United States

13 Oct 23

I always love the photos of the horses. Would love to see your new cupboards. Have a great weekend.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

I forgot to take a photo of the flatpack but I've put a photo up now of the installed cupboards.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Oct 23

@LindaOHio Thanks

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@LindaOHio (178568)

• United States

14 Oct 23

@JudyEv Yes I saw it. Very nice.

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@amitkokiladitya (171927)

• Agra, India

13 Oct 23

Wow...you make your own cupboards. That is just so wonderful

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

We didn't make them from scratch although we have done that before. We bought them as flatpacks and had to put them together.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Oct 23

@amitkokiladitya They are very sturdy if they are put together properly.

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@amitkokiladitya (171927)

• Agra, India

16 Oct 23

@JudyEv stil..That is a lot of work. I hope it is well made bow

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@AmbiePam (92711)

• United States

13 Oct 23

I have never purchased anything from Ikea. We don't have one near me, and I have never looked online. I would like to go to one of their stores sometime. The horses are so beautiful!

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

We find the shop amazing as it's so 'European' with lots of innovative ideas and storage/furniture/fittings that you don't see in any of our other stores.

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@allknowing (136369)

• India

13 Oct 23

I have heard of Ikea as being good with their stuff. Yes assembling will take time.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

Once it's assembled, the items are very stable and look good. That's been our experience anyway.

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@RebeccasFarm (89882)

• Arvada, Colorado

13 Oct 23

Okay let's see the finished cupboards then..good job I am sure.

Yes you are still getting cool stuff for your 'new' home. I can hear the horses when I look at the photos.

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@RebeccasFarm (89882)

• Arvada, Colorado

14 Oct 23

@JudyEv Oh good Judy

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

We're taking more horse shots tomorrow - at a fund-raiser for cancer research.

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@jstory07 (139697)

• Roseburg, Oregon

13 Oct 23

I hope the second one goes together really fast.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

The second one was much easier to put together thanks.

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@wolfgirl569 (106226)

• Marion, Ohio

13 Oct 23

Love the photos. Good luck with the cupboard

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

The first one was a bit tricky but the second one went together like a charm.

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@rina110383 (24492)

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13 Oct 23

We have an Ikea near my place. I love assembling purchases from them. It's challenging at times.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

It can be challenging for sure. It's amazing how it all fits together.

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@Beestring (14554)

• Hong Kong

13 Oct 23

I love shopping at Ikea. But usually request assembly service because I do not want to bother my brothers to help.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Oct 23

The instructions can be difficult to follow at times. We didn't have too much trouble this time.

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