The dreaded Allen key may look less like a tool of Satan now that Ikea has rolled out the first in a series of how-to videos for assembling its products. Known for its notoriously perplexing ...

Maximizing space seems to be a priority for most people these days -- whether it's organizing and decluttering kitchen countertops or finding a way to fit all your toiletries under the bathroom sink.

It's no secret that we love IKEA for its budget-friendly, versatile furniture. But we can't ignore that those positives compete with its reputation for selling some items that are difficult to build.