How to make Alex Drawers from IKEA open all the way - Simple and Easy Modification

In this video I show a very easy and simple modification to Alex drawers from IKEA. To make them open more and allow them to extend all the way.

I use these drawers for storing my Lego bricks. I hope you find this video useful.

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[nicholeenan]

You just blew my mind! I am a crafter and it made me sick having all that space wasted! THANK YOU!

[harmundcarakan]

Additional hack, use some clear packing tape, or any tape really, I had 2 inch/~5cm tape to tape the toothpick to the side of the drawer once in. I was having issues with the toothpick eventually wobbling itself out, and not with the string breaking, this helps keep everything in place, and is nearly invisible if you use clear tape. Love this, doing my 2nd set of drawers now and came back to get the apx length to use again.

[triciag]

You're a genius! I have these drawers and I was always so annoyed that I can't use the whole drawer. I'm so excited to do this! Thank you!

[nans]

Brilliant. I will definitely try this on a couple drawers. I might try a Bobby pin instead of the tooth pick.

[chris_wizzudz]

Saving this one for when I get my own ALEX drawers. This is really helpful!

[digit]

You're a genius! Very easy! Thank you

[AnaAbreuC]

🙋🏻‍♀️ I just used this hack on my Alex Ekby drawers, thank you for sharing the hack!! 👍🏻

[janalowe]

Thanks for the hack! That is my biggest pet peeve when drawers don't open all the way

[decok]

Nice solution! Also even with the drawer fully extended the string isn't holding all the weight so even if one snaps while in tension the drawer shouldn't fall... however do not put aditional weight (like leaning on it) while open; this would damage the unit even if not modified.

[taratea]

Seriously Genius! ❤ Thank you for sharing!

[Practice_Kindness-st]

Thank you for posting your video. Very helpful!

[tsunimee]

I am happy with all my drawers and how much they extend (They open 80%) It's just the top one which is stupid and doesn't open as fully as the others. (maybe 60%?) Really tempted to fix my top drawer. Thank you so much xx

[lidia]

Thank you very much. I am going to try this ❤

[tabi]

Hi! Thank you so much for this tutorial, I was wondering if this would also work on the Ikea Ekby Alex drawers? I imagine it’s the exact same Alex drawers. Thank you again!

[ericclone]

Do you really need a rubber band? It seems that some plastic string or fishing line would be stronger.

[doris]

That’s genius! How about using metal wire or rods instead of toothpicks ?

[Maxisokol]

Yo, great idea! Thank you for uploading and sharing this :)

[lornelorne]

What diameter elastic string are you using?

[mohammedaliakhter]

Where did you get organizing bins from? I can't seem to find the ones that don't take up too much space in the curved corners and thickness.

[zhangcindy]

would a flat spring be better than the rubber band?