I’ve been designing 3D printable parts mainly around a simple idea: if a small household part breaks or something is missing, maybe we can just print a better replacement.

Here are three functional projects I’ve designed and actually used:

1. Bed Lift Handles – TPU Replacement

The original soft rubber-like handles on my double bed frame broke after several years of use.

I redesigned them in TPU for ACE / TPU 68D, with a reinforced geometry, comfortable grip and two-screw mounting.

Printed flat, without supports.

Print settings:
0.20 mm layer height
15–20+ walls
30–50% infill
8–10 top/bottom layers
TPU 68D

Model: Bed Lift Handles – TPU Replacement

2. Ultimate Speed 500533 Hydraulic Trolley Jack – TPU Handle Clips

A tiny part can make an otherwise perfectly functional tool annoying to use.

One of the original handle clips on my trolley jack broke, so instead of replacing the jack or hunting for a spare part, I measured it and designed a TPU replacement.

The clip installs directly onto the handle with no screws or additional hardware and can be printed without supports.

Designed specifically for the Ultimate Speed 500533 trolley jack.

Model: Ultimate Speed 500533 TPU Replacement Handle Clips

3. IKEA HEMNES Clip-On Bedside Shelf

This one started with a simple problem: needing a small bedside shelf without drilling holes into the bed.

The solution is a clip-on mounting system for the IKEA HEMNES bed, designed for a 200 × 18 mm wooden shelf.

No drilling.
No screws into the bed.
No permanent modifications.

The printed parts use PETG and are designed to be easy to print and assemble.

Model: IKEA HEMNES Clip-On Bedside Shelf

What I like most about 3D printing isn't necessarily printing decorative objects.

It's being able to look at a broken or inconvenient part and think:

Can I redesign this and print a better solution?

These are three examples from my own home.

If you print any of them, I'd really appreciate seeing your Make/Print photos and feedback. I'm especially interested in how the TPU parts perform after long-term use.

What is the most annoying small household part you've ever wished you could just print?