Assembling Ikea furniture: How to stay sane!

Here are some simple tips to help you keep your sanity, and assemble your new Ikea furniture

Give yourself plenty of room. Building in a carpeted room or on a rug reduces potential scratches and keeps screws from rolling away.

Save your cardboard! You may need it for returns.

Organize your screws, pins and small parts. DO NOT LOSE THEM.

Read the instructions start-to-finish before you start assembling.

Don’t over-tighten your screws. It can crush the fiberboard and ruin your furniture.

Take your time. Breathe deeply.

The back piece and the top piece are what keep Ikea furniture sturdy.

Make sure these pieces are secure.

Drawers are projects unto themselves. Take your time lining up rails and channels.