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Ikea Bror

“You’re mine, little puppy,” Kylan growled against my neck. “Soon enough, you’ll be begging for me. And when you do—I’ll use you as I see fit, and then I’ll reject you.” — When Violet Hastings begins her freshman year at Starlight Shifters Academy, she only wants two things—honor her mother’s legacy by becoming a skilled healer for her pack and get through the academy without anyone calling her a freak for her strange eye condition. Things take a dramatic turn when she discovers that Kylan, the arrogant heir to the Lycan throne who has made her life miserable from the moment they met, is her mate. Kylan, known for his cold personality and cruel ways, is far from thrilled. He refuses to accept Violet as his mate, yet he doesn’t want to reject her either. Instead, he sees her as his puppy, and is determined to make her life even more of a living hell. As if dealing with Kylan’s torment isn’t enough, Violet begins to uncover secrets about her past that change everything she thought she knew. Where does she truly come from? What is the secret behind her eyes? And has her whole life been a lie?

9.9

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Master Odell’s Secret Ex-wife

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9.9

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Sold To The Untouchable Alpha

"You gonna spank me, uncle?" That was it. Surging forward I grabbed her and pulled her close to me. I could easily feel her heart beating steadily against my chest. Clearly she was taking all of this as a joke and I would need to prove to her I meant what I said. "You know," I husked leaning close to her ear. "Spanking you doesn't sound half bad." Letting an amused laugh escape me, I did just that. I smacked her amazing ass and squeezed enjoying the feel of it in my hand. Damn, she was going to make controlling myself hard. Arissa Armondi was born to be the alpha heir of her pack. However, once she discovers she doesn't have a wolf, she becomes nothing more than an omega and her life of promise comes crashing down right before her eyes. Thrown into a life of kill or be killed, she becomes nothing more than a killing machine with a strong desire for blood and a wall of steel against the outside world. Ivan Fredrickson is the war hero alpha with a strong sense of right and wrong. He lives his life by the rules and has no time for love or mates. Therefore, he decides to find an omega to help bear him an heir to one day lead his pack. This desire causes Ivan and Arissa's paths to cross and so begins their love/hate relationship. What will happen when Ivan begins to realize that he and Arissa are mates? Will they be able to move past their demons and grow closer? Read Sold To The Untouchable Alpha to find out!

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Irresistible Boss: Succumbing to Your Touch

Catherine Vergara accepts her friend's invitation to a party to avoid attending her cousin's wedding, who had betrayed her with her ex-boyfriend. She has a fleeting encounter with a stranger at the party and becomes pregnant by a man whose identity she doesn't know and could never find. She keeps the memory of this stranger until she meets Alexander Miller when she starts working as an executive assistant to this stressed, impatient, and incredibly handsome CEO at a major company. But Alexander didn't want to get involved with her. He was searching for a woman who simply vanished.

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She's Mine To Claim: Tasting And Claiming His Luna

I had always been in love with Bryson Taylor my best friend. But I knew we could never be because I was the lowest of the ranks and he was an alpha's heir. But by a twisted fate, we ended up being mated and everything seemed perfect, until it wasn't. I was forced to flee from him and the pack. Forced to break the bond that connected us. All for the sake of saving him and everyone I loved. But who will save me? As the weeks fly between us, a bump grows in my belly. I am pregnant for him and I could do nothing but look ahead to the lonely world I'd have to live without him by my side. Until one day, our fates decide to entwine again and we practically stumbled into each other. " He is my son! I have every right to bring him back to my pack where both he and you belong. You're not running away from me this time Emily,"

323 Chapters

Are Ikea Bror Shelves Suitable For Outdoor Use?

3 Answers2026-01-23 05:38:59

I keep a BROR unit on my covered balcony and I admit I've grown fond of it — it's bulky, unapologetically utilitarian, and holds everything from potted plants to heavy toolboxes without sagging. The metal frame is tough: it's treated steel with a protective finish that resists indoor moisture and garage dust, which is why IKEA markets it for garages, laundry rooms, and balconies. That said, it wasn't engineered to be left fully exposed to driving rain, UV, or salty seaside air for years on end.

In practice, BROR works well outdoors if you treat the situation like a semi-outdoor setup. Mine sits under an overhang so it avoids direct rainfall; I added rubber feet to keep the legs off the concrete and switched the standard bolts to stainless steel to reduce corrosion risk. I also spray-painted any scratched surfaces with a rust-inhibiting primer and topcoat every couple of seasons. Those small chores have kept it looking and functioning great, but I know others who've put BROR in totally exposed spots and seen rust creep in around joints within a year.

If you need shelving that will survive constant weather, go for purpose-made outdoor metal or stainless options, or plan to protect BROR with a tarp or roof. But for covered patios, porches, or garages where it won't get hammered by the elements, BROR is a solid, heavy-duty, budget-friendly choice — just expect some ongoing maintenance if you care about appearance, and be extra careful in coastal climates. I still like mine; it's one of those dependable pieces that makes weekend projects less annoying.

Where Can I Buy Ikea Bror Replacement Parts Locally?

3 Answers2026-01-23 06:39:46

If your 'BROR' unit is missing a bolt, a panel, or a caster, the fastest local move I make is heading straight to the IKEA customer service desk. I usually bring a photo of the part and the whole shelf — that little label with the product name and article number helps a ton. Most IKEA stores will either have common spare parts at the desk or can order the exact piece to be held for pickup at the store; it's quicker than waiting for a national delivery. I also check the IKEA app or website on my phone while standing in the parking lot so I can quote the part name or number to the team inside. If IKEA doesn’t have what I need, I hit local hardware stores next — think Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, or neighborhood independent suppliers. For BROR, a lot of the replacements are standard metal fittings and metric bolts (M6, M8 are common), so a hardware counter can usually match screws, washers, casters, and sometimes shelf brackets. For the heavy steel uprights or uniquely shaped metal parts, I’ll go to a local metal shop or a welding/fabrication shop; they can reproduce a bracket or weld a reinforcement for less hassle than hunting down a discontinued IKEA piece. I’ve also had luck at salvage yards and local furniture reclamation stores for used BROR parts when a fresher look wasn’t a priority. Finally, community options are underrated: local buy/sell groups on Facebook, Craigslist, and neighborhood apps often have people selling spare parts or entire BROR frames at a discount, and repair cafes or maker spaces sometimes have compatible hardware or people who’ll fabricate something. When matching parts, I always take the old piece with me, note measurements, and test-fit any fastener before leaving the store. It’s a little dance between IKEA first, then hardware and local makers — but it usually gets the shelf back in shape, and I’m oddly proud every time something that looked scrap gets revived.

What Is The Ikea Bror Weight Capacity Per Shelf?

3 Answers2026-01-23 20:49:34

BROR's shelving is a real workhorse — in my garage it's saved me from three different shelving meltdowns. IKEA's technical details list the safe load per shelf at about 65 kg (roughly 143 lb) when the load is evenly distributed. That number assumes correct assembly: the frame fully snapped together, the shelves sitting squarely, and the unit anchored or placed on a level surface. I've noticed that if you cram heavy stuff right in the middle or on a warped floor, the practical limit feels lower, so I treat 65 kg as a safe cap rather than a hard test figure.

In practice, I do a few things to respect that rating and keep the shelves long-lived: put the heaviest boxes on the lowest shelf, spread weight across the shelf width, and tighten all bolts after a few weeks of settling. For oddly shaped or really dense items (toolboxes, bags of concrete mix), I'll add a thin sheet of plywood across the shelf to distribute point loads and reduce sag. BROR is built from thick steel and is much tougher than typical flat-pack shelves, but respecting the 65 kg guideline and using anchors or anti-tip brackets keeps my setup reliable — I love how solid it feels when everything's loaded right.

Can Ikea Bror Be Used As A Garage Workbench?

3 Answers2026-01-23 11:02:22

I've built a few shop setups over the years and the BROR has come up more than once when friends ask for a budget-friendly garage workbench idea. The steel frame is unapologetically chunky — it feels like the sort of thing you can throw a bunch of heavy stuff on without wincing. In my experience, the stock shelves are great for storage, but if you're planning to use it as a real workbench surface you'll want to reinforce the top. I usually bolt a 3/4" plywood or a hardwood butcher-block top to the frame, and then screw down a thin sheet of anti-splinter laminate or a rubber mat for grip. That combo gives you a flat, forgiving working surface for everything from sawing to light metalwork.

Stability is the other big piece. BROR is solid, but it's still a freestanding shelf system, so I anchor mine to the wall or bolt multiple units together side-by-side. Adding adjustable feet or heavy-duty casters with locking brakes helps when the garage floor isn't perfectly level. If you're mounting a bench vise, I recommend sandwiching the vice base between two ply layers and bolting through the steel crossbeam — that spreads the load and prevents the frame from deforming. For heavier shop tasks like long-planed stock or heavy press work, consider adding a cross-braced steel plate under the top or welding in extra support.

All told, BROR makes a great foundation for a customizable, durable garage bench that won't break the bank. It demands a little elbow grease to make it workshop-ready, but I like that: the tweaks are straightforward and make the bench feel truly mine.

How Do I Assemble Ikea Bror Shelving Step By Step?

3 Answers2026-01-23 19:24:45

Grab your favorite snack and a flat workspace — I like to lay out everything on a rug so metal parts don't scratch the floor. First I check that all pieces from the box are accounted for: the rectangular frames (uprights), crossbars, shelf panels, shelf brackets, bolts, washers, nuts, leveling feet, and wall brackets. I organize the hardware into little piles so I don’t hunt for M8s while holding a heavy shelf. I also keep the Allen key IKEA gives nearby, but I usually bring a socket wrench with a low-torque bit to speed things up.

I start by loosely assembling the two upright frames: put the short crossbars between them and thread bolts in without fully tightening. That loose first pass keeps everything square and lets me make small alignment adjustments. Next I slide the bottom shelf panel into place (BROR is happiest if you build bottom-up so the unit is stable early). Secure each shelf with the provided bolts and washers, tightening a little at a time and alternating bolts so the stress is even. After every couple of shelves I tighten everything properly, check vertical plumb with a level, and thread in leveling feet — they make the world of difference on uneven floors.

Before I stand the shelving up, I attach the wall bracket and prepare anchors for studs if possible; BROR is heavy-duty but you should always anchor tall racks. When the rack is upright I fine-tune the leveling, tighten all fasteners, and put heavier items on lower shelves. If I’m joining multiple units I bolt them together through the linking holes. Tip: don’t overtighten and strip the threads — snug and even is better. I always finish by wiping down the metal to remove fingerprints; it just looks cleaner and feels satisfying when it’s done.

How Do People Modify Ikea Bror To Look Like A Bookshelf?

3 Answers2026-01-23 04:46:31

Transforming my BROR into a real-looking bookshelf was one of those projects that felt intimidating until I started — and then it became kind of addictive. I began by treating the metal frame like a skeleton and thinking of the wood elements as the skin and clothes. First, measure the frame carefully: shelf depth, height between shelves, and the outer edges where you want trim. I cut plywood or pine boards to fit the shelf surfaces, then edge-banded them so the plywood edges didn’t scream 'IKEA hack.' For the back, I used 1/4" plywood or hardboard and attached it with screws into the metal uprights using small metal brackets; that gives it the closed-back look most bookshelves have, plus it hides the industrial gaps.

Next, I worked on aesthetics: attaching thicker wooden face frames or trim to the front of each shelf visually thickens the shelves and mimics built-in cabinetry. You can router a small profile into the trim for a classic look, or just keep it square for a modern vibe. Sand, prime, and paint or stain everything before final assembly so you don’t wrestle paint onto the metal frame later. I used countersunk screws and wood filler for a clean finish.

Practical bits matter: anchor the whole thing to studs because BROR is heavy and books are heavier. Add LED strips under the shelves for mood, or fit a couple of cabinet doors if you want closed storage. Little details — edge banding, decorative feet, or a top crown molding — transform the industrial frame into a cozy, book-lined statement piece. I still grin whenever I walk past mine; it feels like furniture that belongs in the room rather than a shelving unit waiting in a warehouse.