40+ Clever Ideas For Organizing Your Clutter At Home
Millions of dollars are spent each year on items like storage containers and organizers. What’s more, is it worth the effort? The goal of this essay is to show you how to save money on storage by repurposing common home objects. Not only are these DIY fixes quick and simple, but they also allow you to unleash your inner artist with unrestricted freedom. Here are a few time-saving storage and organization tips you may try on your own.
Stack Plastic And Zip Lock Bags On The Inner Side Of The Cabinet Door
Shuffling around and looking for a plastic or zip lock bag when you are in a hurry can be frustrating. One of the easiest and most creative ways to tackle this situation would be to hang the cardboard boxes of old zip lock bags on the inner side of the cabinet or pantry door. You can fasten the boxes by using nails or tacks: what a perfect way to organize reusable and food storage bags.
Store Cutting Boards and More in Magazine Holders
One of the biggest challenges is storing things like cutting boards, foil or cling wrap boxes, and other such nitty-gritty things. A perfect way to enhance your storage space and keep your kitchen looking organized would be to use your old magazine racks.
Store Cutting Boards And More In Magazine Holders
You can easily store all your small everyday needs inside the rack and keep your workstation clean and organized. To make your storage space even more interesting, you can design the magazine racks in whatever way you want.
Hang Spray Bottles on Rods
Free up space under your kitchen and bathroom sink by hanging your spray bottles. For this DIY hack, you can use old shower curtain rods, and steel/plastic/wooden handles of your old mop.
Hang Spray Bottles On Rods
Cut according to the measurement needed and fasten it correctly on the inner side by drilling holes into the inner sidewalls or the cabinet and you are all set. Not only will it keep the space organized, but it will become easy for you to spot the bottles you need.
Place Ice-Cream, Coffee, or Yogurt Cups in Old Egg Cartons
Whether it is the fridge or your coffee machines, K-cups tend to take up a lot of space. It becomes even more frustrating when you have to go through all the cups to find the flavor you are looking for.
Place Ice Cream, Coffee, Or Yogurt Cups In Old Egg Cartons
To solve this problem, you can use old egg cartons as organizers for them. This is a simple and creative way to use old egg cartons. You can also place them inside your fridge to stock yogurt cups.
Use Clips or Clothespins for Snacks and Packets
Looking for ways to store your chips or family pack snack bags? Do you want to keep your open chips fresh so that you can eat them later?
Use Clips Or Clothespins For Snacks And Packets
Here is a simple and easy solution for you. Instead of tying up your packets with elastic bands, you can use cloth drying pins or hangers with built-in pins. It will not only help to maintain the freshness of your snack, but it is also an eco-friendly option instead of throwing them away.
Store Raw Food Packets and Grains With Bottlenecks
If you have just opened a new packet of cereal or spaghetti and are searching for a way to store it, then this is a perfect hack for you. You can use the neck of the old water bottles to store and refill whenever you need.
Store Raw Food Packets And Grains With Bottlenecks
Run the one end of the packet inside out and close it with the bottle cap. Whenever you need to use the packet, you need to unscrew the cap and pour the required quantity.
Use Shower Curtain Rings and Towel Bars to Organize Your Ties or Scarves
Shower curtain rings and towel bars come in handy in so many ways than you may think. You can use them to even store your bandannas/scarves, baby/face towels, and other such small items without having to fold them or hang them.
Use Shower Curtain Rings And Towel Bars To Organize Your Ties Or Scarves
You can place the towel bar on the inner side of the cupboard door and hand your scarves, face towels, or baby bibs using the shower rings. One good thing about this hack is that you can even create a hanging ladder using hangers.
Make Your Own Socks, Belt, or Tie Holder With Coke Crates
Why not consider using the old coke crate lying in the garage to store your socks, belts, or ties instead. This will not only help you to save space but will also make your room clean and organized.
Make Your Own Socks, Belt, Or Tie Holder With Coke Crates
In fact, you can even use this idea to store your stockings, briefs, or other small pieces of cloth. What is even better is that you can easily place the crate on one side of your wardrobe.
Use Cardboard Rolls or PVC Pipes To Store Baby Clothes and More
PVC pipes or cardboard rolls come in handy in so many ways in various parts of the house. Well, why not consider using them inside your cupboard as well. If you want, you can even use them inside the nursery to store your baby’s clothes and bibs as well.
Use Cardboard Rolls Or PVC Pipes To Store Baby Clothes And More
Placing them inside the draws of your cupboard gives you the flexibility to keep your t-shirts, innerwear, and even tank tops without having to turn the place upside down.
Use Letter Organizers as a Shoe Storage Solution
Ballet shoes, aqua slippers, and ankle-length socks are just some of the many things you would find in a person’s shoe closet. Letter organizers are a perfect solution to store such items.
Use Letter Organizers As A Shoe Storage Solution
Not only will it look clean and organized, but it will also help you perk up the overall look and feel. You can even use this solution in the kid’s room to store baby booties, mittens, socks, and more.
Store Flats Efficiently Inside a Cabinet
If you do not have a shoe rack, storing your shoes can be challenging. With this hack, you do not have to worry about that anymore. You can use different-sized plastic bottles or plastic cans to store your shoes inside a cupboard or shelf.
Store Flats Efficiently Inside A Cabinet
For flats and flip-flops, you can use the broader side plastic soda bottle. If you happen to have wide feet, you can choose to go with small plastic milk cartons. This hack will finally let you say goodbye to the messy and unorganized look.
Use a Cardboard Box to Organize Wires and Cable Cords
In today’s world, almost every person has different types of gadgets. All you need is a cardboard box, some wrapping or regular paper, glue, and scissors. Create evenly distributed dividers to make smaller compartments in the box and decorate them with paper.
Use A Cardboard Box To Organize Wires And Cable Cords
This DIY hack will help you store your cables and charges neatly instead of letting them get tangled. If you have a bigger-sized cardboard box, you can even place the spike guard inside the box.
Use Toilet Paper Tubes to Store Cords
It is natural to carry mobile chargers and data cords along whenever you step out of the house.
Use Toilet Paper Tubes To Store Cords
Whether you are planning a road trip, stepping out of the house to run some errands, or going to work, this DIY hack is easy and will help to keep your bag or purse organized. Roll the cords and use toilet paper tubes to store them. You can even label the tubes to make it easy for you.
Store All Devices Neatly Near the Bedside With a Letterbox Holder
Do you often find it challenging to keep your bedside table neat and clean? Are you looking for an effective way to store your mobile phones and other gadgets? This is the perfect DIY hack that you can consider.
Store All Devices Neatly Near The Bedside With A Letterbox Holder
Now you can transform your letterbox holder or desk organizer into a storage and charging station. You would need a drilling machine, and 1 or 2 nails to hang on the wall for this hack. This hack is helpful, especially when you have multiple gadgets that are lying all over the place.
Save Space With This Storage Solution for Electronic Hair-Styling Products
For your hair care products, you can consider these DIY hacks. Instead of leaving your hair curlers, straightening irons, or hairdryer all over the place, consider hanging them on the inner side of the cabinet doors.
Save Space With This Storage Solution For Electronic Hair Styling Products
You can use sticky hooks or even large-sized nails to hang your supplies and save up space. This hack will be helpful if you run a saloon and do not have much space to store a lot of things.
Use Altoids Tins or Small Candy Tins to Organize Office Supplies
Why throw away the small candy tins when you can reuse them as storage options. You can use the containers to store various office supplies like your staple pins, buttons, pencil leads, and other things you need while working.
Use Altoids Tins Or Small Candy Tins To Organize Office Supplies
Do not forget to label the tins so that you know what is stored inside them. You can use these tins to save you small supplies like needles, beads, etc. With this hack, you can prevent yourself from getting hurt every time you look into the drawer for something.
Convert Empty Tin Cans Into a Unique Storage Solution
Why waste money on buying pen holders and desk organizers when you can make one yourself. In this hack, you can put those old food tin containers to good use and create your own masterpiece.
Convert Empty Tin Cans Into A Unique Storage Solution
You would need some paint, decorative paper or cloth, industrial glue, and a creative mind for this hack. Arrange the tin cans vertically or horizontally and place all your small supplies like pens, scissors, pencils, and so on. To make it more beautiful, use fairy lights all around and convert them into a night lamp.
Recycle Toilet Paper Rolls and Shoeboxes
This is another easy and simple desk organizer and storage hack that you can consider for all your office and school supplies. Instead of throwing away toilet paper rolls and shoe/ small-sized cardboard boxes, you can convert them into beautiful-looking storage space.
Recycle Toilet Paper Rolls And Shoeboxes
To make the box more attractive, you can design or decorate it however you want. If you wish, you can also give the toilet rolls a new look. This idea is perfect for people who need to carry a lot of supplies every day.
Turn a Craft Closet Into a Masterpiece
People who are into crafts will understand the importance of neatly organized craft closets. In this hack, you can transform the look of your craft cabinet by adding some extra wooden shelves, small wooden baskets, and even a pegboard.
Turn A Craft Closet Into A Masterpiece
You can even use the hack to enhance the look of your child’s study table or if you love painting and need to store different painting supplies. Go creative and come up with a unique design to enhance the look.
Use the Walls of a Room to Hang Stuffed Toys
Love stuffed toys and looking for a creative way to store them? This DIY hack will do the trick. Instead of making shelves on the wall, you could make a plush animal swing.
Use The Walls Of A Room To Hang Stuffed Toys
You can choose to go with different-sized hobby wood and small-sized wooden planks, clothesline, rope, and hooks for this hack. Another way to make your swing would be using cardboard, ribbons, or old bedsheets. Another variant to this option would be to use an old ladder and place it in the corner of the room.
Design a Wall Using Old Clipboards
Wondering what to do with the different clipboards you have that are taking up unnecessary space? Check out this creative and easy DIY hack. Create a focal wall using all the clipboards that you have.
Design A Wall Using Old Clipboards
You can use this to display your children’s artwork, make it into a memory lane by hanging photos, or even in the kitchen to hang your to-do list or to note down the groceries you would need when you run to the store next time.
Convert Small Cardboard Boxes Into an Earring Organizer
Many times, people tend to throw cardboard boxes away because they may seem useless. But you can actually use differently sized cardboard boxes for various purposes instead of spending money.
Convert Small Cardboard Boxes Into An Earring Organizer
In this hack, you can reuse small to medium-sized cardboard boxes to store your earrings and other small pieces of jewelry. What is best about this idea is that you can use it as a packing hack when going on vacation.
Convert Unused Kitchen Space Into a Storage Zone
Do you have a small unused space in your kitchen? Why not convert it into small storage space? You can make a decently sized sliding pantry to store all your bottles, oils, spices, and food cans instead of letting them use up space on the shelves.
Convert Unused Kitchen Space Into A Storage Zone
You can use wooden planks and hobby wood, wheels, and a measuring tape to build your very own sliding pantry for this hack. This hack is a good idea, especially when you have extra wooden planks lying around the house.
Repurpose an Old Chair Into a Closet Space
This DIY will help you repurpose your old chair in a creative way. Those folding chairs can be reused as a make-believe shelf and closet. All you need to do is drill a hole at the head of the folding chair and put a screw in the wall, hang the chair from the screw, and there you have your closet space.
Repurpose An Old Chair Into A Closet Space
The sitting part of the chair can be used as a shelf to store boxes, and the rod below can be used to hang your clothes/ties, etc.
Save the Day With Muffin Trays
Whether it is your office draw, study table, or dresser, small things like paper clips, bobby pins, elastic bands, staple pin removers, and other such things are always all over the place. Instead of throwing your old or rusted muffin tray away, why not convert it into a storage container.
Save The Day With Muffin Trays
To give a new look, you can use some paints or cloth and glue, and decorate it the way you want. This is a great way to store small things without having to look for them.
Reuse Old Tennis Rackets as Mirrors
If you have old tennis or badminton rackets at home, then here’s a DIY for you that will help you recycle them into beautiful wall installations with a purpose. All you need to do is fit oval-shaped mirrors into the rackets and hang them on the wall.
Reuse Old Tennis Rackets As Mirrors
This simple DIY doubles as a home decor item that adds character to your wall and helps you creatively reuse your old things.
Installing a Drawer Under the Bed to Store Additional Bedding Items
This DIY is a great way to store home items in easily accessible places but still keep them well hidden from sight. Instead of throwing out that old piece of furniture from your home, how about repurposing it as under-the-bed bins?
Installing A Drawer Under The Bed To Store Additional Bedding Items
You can use the drawer to store your blankets or items that are not used regularly. You can add wheels to the drawers, making it easier to access. These drawers look better than plastic boxes; additionally, you are using an old item instead of throwing it out.
Remodel the Oven Pan Into Kitchen Storage
It can get annoying to sort through multiple storage containers to find what you need, on the kitchen counter. This DIY helps you declutter your kitchen counter in a farm-fresh way. All you need is an old pan, wooden knobs, and E600 glue.
Remodel The Oven Pan Into Kitchen Storage
You can use the hammer to flatten out any dents in the pan, glue the wooden knobs under the pan and have your own farmhouse footed tray to store your kitchen containers. Isn’t this a smart way to have your everyday-use spices in one place?
Reuse Wooden Crates to Create Wall Storage
If you are living with a child, then you know just how much space their stuff takes up; if you don’t want to spend $$$ on buying more storage, then you can drill in your wooden boxes on the bedroom wall of your child to instantly create some storage space.
Reuse Wooden Crates To Create Wall Storage
You can paint the boxes as shown in the picture to add the element of fun and use it to store your kid’s toys, clothes, etc.
Make a DIY Magazine/ Mail Sorter
Trying to find that single mail in the stack of your mail letters can get daunting; this simple DIY mail sorter can solve that issue for you. With the help of the pallet wood, you can fashion a storage box.
Make A DIY Magazine Mail Sorter
Make sure you add wood strips to create small pockets that can compartmentalize the entire box. You can now store different mails according to importance or keep a different section for a different family member.
Repurpose Old CD Cases as a Storage Item
If you have old CD cases stacked away in some corner of your home, then it’s time to bring them out and use them as a storage option. This has to be one of the easiest DIY that can declutter your home in a jiffy.
Repurpose Old CD Cases As A Storage Item
You can use this to store your bagels/ donuts or any round food or to organize your cable wires. If you are feeling creative, you can even paint the cd cases to give them a personalized touch.
Keep the Soda Boxes Next Time for This DIY Hack
Storing canned food individually in the fridge not only takes up lots of the storage space, but it also gets difficult to find the particular food you require from the multiple canned boxes.
Keep The Soda Boxes Next Time For This DIY Hack
This simple DIY can keep your cans tidy and topple-proof. Take the empty soda boxes and cover them with decorative paper for aesthetics, label the box for the cans that will be stored. Ensure you make an opening in the back, so older cans rotate in the front. Store the cans sideways in the box and keep them organized.
Use a Shoe Organizer to Organize Everything at Home
Shoe organizers are a blessing in disguise. Their use is not limited to organizing shoes; use them to organize everything at your home. You can use them in the bathroom to organize your toiletries, in the kitchen to store your food cans and food packets, and in your craft room to keep your supplies neatly organized and within sight.
Use A Shoe Organizer To Organize Everything At Home
The pockets allow you to keep similar items in the same place. Go for a transparent organizer to make it easier for you to spot things.
Organize Garden Tools With the Help of Your Old Filing Cabinet
If the old filing cabinet is just rusting away, here’s a way you can organize it for your garden tools. All you need is a pegboard and PVC pipe.
Organize Garden Tools With The Help Of Your Old Filing Cabinet
For this DIY, cut the pegboard to the size of the bottom of the cabinet (which will then be the side of the storage box). Put the PVC pipes inside the box with a height as long as the width of the cabinet. PVC pipes make for a designated spot for larger tools, while the pegboards on the side offer storage for smaller tools and gloves.
Turn a Six Pack Into a Condiment Carrier
Upcycle your six-pack bottle carrier into a condiment caddy. All you need is some wrapping paper and an empty six-pack. Cover your six-pack with wrapping paper, or old magazine covers and newspapers to take the eco-friendly route.
Turn A Six Pack Into A Condiment Carrier
It is a great way to organize your kitchen utensils and makes for a cute carrier to carry your seasonings while going on a picnic. You can also use this carrier to store your stationery items.
Charge Your Phone Without Worrying About Kids or Pets
When you have kids or pets in the house, you have to be very careful about electrical cords. This DIY hack is one of the best ways to charge your phone without worrying.
Charge Your Phone Without Worrying About Kids Or Pets
Take an old broad base shampoo/lotion or oil bottle and cut it as per the desired shape; make sure you make a small opening in the center so that you can put your wall charger. You can even use this hack in places where you do not have a stand or table.
Here’s a Creative Way to Hide Your Extra Key
Many people avoid keeping the spare key under the mat or at all because of the safety concerns that arise. But here’s a smart way to store an extra key.
Here’s A Creative Way To Hide Your Extra Key
All you need is an old pill bottle and a stone from your backyard. Put the extra key inside the bottle and glue a stone on the bottle cap. Now dig into the hole in the ground and bury the bottle deep enough that only the stone is visible on the surface.
Install a Rotating Food Trays in the Fridge
If you are tired of reaching at the back of your fridge to grab your bottles and knock things down in the process, then this storage hack is for you. You can easily buy a lazy Susan tray online or at a hardware store near you.
Install A Rotating Food Trays In The Fridge
You can neatly store the bottles on the tray and just rotate the tray to grab the bottle of your choice. You can even choose to DIY the lazy Susan tray yourself. All you will need will be a thick turntable bearing, screws, and a wooden round tray.
Keep Makeup or Paint Brushes in Place With Coffee Beans
Looking for a way to store differently sized brushes, why not try this hack. Take any container, mug, cup, or vase and fill it with coffee beans. It will act as a home decor item and keep your makeup or paint brushes in place.
Keep Makeup Or Paint Brushes In Place With Coffee Beans
If you do not have coffee beans, you can even go with shredded paper and glue or even consider the washing sponge. To make this hack a top-notch higher, you can even consider using dry-colored sand or old beans from the bean bag.
Make a Charging Station With a Shoebox
Having wires running all over the place can look very untidy and unorganized. Well, why not make your charging station using a shoebox? All you would need to do is create small holes at the bottom of the box.
Make A Charging Station With A Shoebox
You can even use this DIY hack to organize your different power cords behind the TV, music system, PlayStation, or your office /computer desk. Get more creative by decorating the shoe box however you like.
Use Old Suitcase to Make a Cabinet
Do vintage suitcases take up space in your wardrobe? How about you turn them into a storage space. Start by adding wooden shelves in your bag (you can customize the size according to your need).
Use Old Suitcase To Make A Cabinet
Make sure you screw through the back of the suitcase into the back of the shelves to hold the shelf and provide support for mounting. Provide a mounting surface and hang the bag on the wall, and you have your DIY cabinet ready. You can use it to store oil bottles, medicines, or anything that can fit inside.
Prevent Clothes From Slipping Off the Hanger
It is very frustrating when your clothes keep on falling off the hanger. What is even worse is when you have to keep slipping them back on. Whether it is the wired or plastic hangers, everyone seems to have that problem when clothes do not stay in place.
Prevent Clothes From Slipping Off The Hanger
There is a simple solution for this; all you need are ribbons or even plastic types. Wrap the edges of the hangers enough to get an anti-slip grip.
Organize Jewelry With an Old Bulletin Board
Stacking up jewelry can be really daunting. Especially jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, anklets, basically anything that can intertwine with each other and takes forever to detangle.
Organize Jewelry With An Old Bulletin Board
However, your old bulletin board can come to your rescue. Just put in some thumbtacks on the board and use it as a hanger to hang your jewelry. This simple hack will not only keep your jewelry organized and easily accessible but will also protect it from breakage that can happen when they are tangled together.
Use Paper Towel Racks to Store Cookie Cutters and Molds
Cookie cutters or cake molds are the perfect options when you love to get creative with your food. These pieces are usually stored inside the drawer or in a box. Why not go for an easy way to keep these cutters without having to search all over the place.
Use Paper Towel Racks To Store Cookie Cutters And Molds
You will need your old or extra paper towel racks and stack the cutters, one on top of the other for this idea. Decorating the racks with ribbons or other craft items will help convert them into decor items.
Keep Flavored Tea Bags in a Tin Box
Do you keep shuffling things around to search for a particular tea flavor? Well, here is an easy solution that will help you keep tea at an arm’s length. For this hack, you can use a tin box or a deep transparent food storage box.
Keep Flavored Tea Bags In A Tin Box
Take some cardboard paper or even the hard plastic sheet and cut them into evenly sized dividers, and put different flavors of teas in different compartments to keep it organized. It is a perfect way to store all your tea bags in one place.