not really hacks but two fantastic how-tos on recovering ironing boards. if you have an ironing board, you're bound to find this useful. i won't go into the details of how it is done - just hop over to their blogs for their clear-as-day instructions.
julie restored her old
stryka ironing board using the ikea ps gersby fabric. go
here for her tutorial.

feed dog recovered a
dänka ironing board with
pernilla fabric. go
here for feed dog's tutorial.