Flatpack Encyclopedia

As The Flatpack Professor, it goes without saying that I am quite fond of the legendary IKEA brand. With so much flexibility and so many affordable options, I’ll happily talk your ear off about the joy its offerings bring (but…

In order for The Flatpack Professor to have furniture to assemble, the general public must first purchase this furniture. Therefore, in all my infinite wisdom and generosity, I am bestowing upon you my tips for how to choose furniture wisely…

As the ever-passionate Flatpack Professor, I’ve taken it upon myself to scour the internet for fascinating stories about the worst in flat pack assembly fails. What I’ve found is horrifying (to me), but may be a good lesson (for you)…

When you’d like your young ones to burn off extra energy, while also enjoying the great outdoors, outdoor play equipment is an excellent solution. While pre-assembled outdoor equipment is costly, difficult to deliver, and a pain to set up, flat…

I’ve assembled many a flat pack in my time as The Flatpack Professor. Time and time again, I’ve heard complaints and horror stories of assembly jobs gone wrong. It turns out, most folks just don’t enjoy building flat packs (sorry,…