{"id":61675,"date":"2022-03-18T12:47:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T19:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneyppl.com\/?p=61675"},"modified":"2022-03-21T02:26:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T09:26:23","slug":"40-diy-storage-solutions-that-will-change-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.moneyppl.com\/40-diy-storage-solutions-that-will-change-your-life\/61675\/","title":{"rendered":"40 DIY Storage Solutions That Will Change Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes our homes are messy and disorganized, especially if we have little ones running around. Unfortunately, items used to organize our houses can be pricey and even set us back hundreds of dollars. That’s where these DIY (do it yourself) projects come in handy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Not only are these DIY storage solutions cheap, but they can be fun to make, even with your kids. By taking old pieces of junk lying around your house<\/a>, you can create something beautiful that adds some originality to your otherwise ordinary house decorations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Apartment Therapy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

40. Magnetic Spice Rack<\/span><\/h2>\n

Spice jars create one of the largest organizational problems in the kitchen. Luckily, a DIY magnetic spice rack solves these problems. Stick your spices to a magnetic board inside your cabinet. That way, you can see all of them in front of you and easily pick which one you need. You can even alphabetize your spices. This storage solution will also protect them from the natural wear and tear that spices usually experience from exposure to heat and sunlight. All you need is food-safe metal spice tins, blank sticker labels, scissors, a pen, a stainless-steel wall plate, duct tape, and magnets (via <\/span>Apartment Therapy<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pinimg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

39. LEGO Utensil Holder<\/span><\/h2>\n

Buy LEGOs in bulk online<\/a> at Amazon or eBay and build them into a utensil holder. This storage solution can be easily cleaned and disinfected, and even dismantled for travel, if you need to bring it with you. And, when you’re not using the utensil holder, your kids will love to play with the LEGOs. It’s like a two-for-one deal (via <\/span>The Kitchn<\/span><\/a>). It’s one of the best storage solutions that also provides your family entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shopify<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

38. TicTac Box Spice Containers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Repurposing old items is one of the greatest perks of DIY projects. Not only is repurposing good for the environment, but it also saves you money<\/a> in the long run. Repurpose TicTac boxes on the go. You can fill them up with whatever spices you need for your trip. Or use them for optimal organization in your kitchen (via <\/span>Seattle Sundries<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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37. Stamped Toilet Paper<\/span><\/h2>\n

Add some beauty and unique decorations to your house by stamping your toilet paper. It’s a simple decoration that will change your life<\/a> – and your bathroom! First, turn on the sink faucet to wet the toilet paper. Then, fold the toilet paper into a bow or whatever design you want. Finally, press the point of the fold into the wet tap, and when you pull it away, you have a Pixie Stamp (via <\/span>How To Clean Stuff<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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DIY Vibe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

36. Bath Towel Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

This storage solution for your bathroom is a great way to free up space and make your bathroom look clean and organized<\/a>. You’ll need two towel rods, two towel bar posts<\/a>, scrap wood, black spray paint, screws to mount wood blocks into studs, and a topcoat. Get to work and soon, you’ll have a beautiful bath towel organizer (via <\/span>The DIY Vibe<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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One Crazy House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

35. Lazy Susan Hanging Utensil Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

The hanging Lazy Susan kitchen utensil storage solution is a great DIY project for keeping the kitchen counter clean and clear of items not being used. It can also hold many kitchen utensils at once. You’ll need a Lazy Susan Bearing, plywood, wood screws, a pegboard, hooks, pencil, saw, and drill (via <\/span>The Owner Builder Network<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Media Wired<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

34. Binder Clip Cable Management<\/span><\/h2>\n

These great cable catchers are a storage solution that could change your life<\/a>. It’ll help you organize the large mess of cables you have lying<\/a> around, for a quarter of the price you would otherwise spend purchasing a cable organizer. By clipping the cables with a binder clip, you can group them and route each cable wherever you want (via <\/span>Life Hacker<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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33. Cabinet Door Lid Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Opening a drawer in your kitchen can cause stress, especially when you see the number of lids lying around all over the place<\/a>. This storage solution will help you organize<\/a> your food-storage lids so it looks clean. Use a wall organizer mounted to one of the cabinet doors in your kitchen for an easy solution to separate plastic lids from the bases. Then, stack lids from the largest to the smallest to easily identify the size you need (via <\/span>BHG<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kippi At Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

32. Wooden Shoe Rack<\/span><\/h2>\n

This wooden shoe rack is a great storage solution that’ll help you organize all those shoes lying around in your living room. Take some wood, glue, screws, sandpaper, and paintbrush to build your wooden shoe rack. You can paint it in whatever color you want, especially in one that matches the decorations in your house (via <\/span>Kippi At Home<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jamie June<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

31. Laundry Room Containers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Laundry room containers are a wonderful way to make your laundry room look beautiful and clean. It’s the place you go to clean your clothes, after all. Take some glass containers and labels, and fill them up with laundry detergent. You’ll have beautiful glass jars to use and look at every time you walk into your laundry room (via <\/span>By Jamie June<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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30. Command Hook Jewelry Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jewelry drawers and boxes can get messy, and white plastic command hooks can make your house look tacky – but that doesn’t mean you can’t use them! To fix this problem, use a color that blends into the wall or spices it up with something bold. This storage solution will add some decoration to your otherwise mundane wall (via <\/span>DIY N Crafts<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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29. Scarf Hanger<\/span><\/h2>\n

Keep your scarves hanging in style with a DIY scarf hanger. These wooden hangers with plastic or metal rings are one of the best storage solutions to add to your bedroom and organize your messy scarves (via <\/span>Fun Family Crafts<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Family And Pets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

28. Slinky Lid Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Slinkies are a great way to store lids. It’s one of the most simple and cheapest storage solutions. It’ll help clear up any cluttered counter space in your kitchen. All you have to do is apply adhesive to the spring’s ends, and then place the lids in the gaps of the spring (via <\/span>Family And Pets<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Modest Man<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

27. Belt Hanger<\/span><\/h2>\n

DIY belt hangers come in handy and are wonderful storage solutions to organize your accessories. The belts can hang from their buckles with their tails dangling. That way, the belt is preserved. It’s smart to hang the belts in a closet so the sunlight doesn’t ruin their coloring, especially if your belts are leather (via <\/span>The Modest Man<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pinimg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

26. Tissue Box Plastic Bag Dispenser<\/span><\/h2>\n

Because tissue boxes dispense one bag at a time, they’re one of the most perfect<\/a> storage solutions for your home. You can use a different box for each bag since each tissue box comes in a different design. They can also store grocery bags, food bags, and produce bags. You can also use a specific size that you need for each bag and reuse bags that would have otherwise been thrown away (via <\/span>The Space Wise Organizing<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Single Girls DIY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

25. Tin Can Stationery Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Organize your small items<\/a> like pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, and utensils using tin cans. All you need are several tin cans in assorted sizes, decorative scrapbook paper, a ruler, pencil, scissors, double-sided tape, and glue. Then, start putting everything together and you’ll have an easy and cheap storage solution (via <\/span>Single Girls DIY<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n

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24. Organize Washi Tape With Command Hooks<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you need to organize Washi Tape or ribbons, command hooks are one of the best storage solutions for your home. You can even paint the command hooks to make them more attractive on your wall (via <\/span>DIY N Crafts<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Home Talk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

23. Cloud Toilet Paper Storage<\/span><\/h2>\n

To create cloud toilet paper storage, all you need is to cut six sheets of plywood. Then, glue the sheets together on three boards. Clamp them together overnight as the glue dries, and in the morning<\/a> you’ll have one of the best storage solutions that will change your life. What makes it even better is they’re in the shape of a cloud, so it doubles as a decoration and a way to store your toilet paper (via <\/span>Home Talk<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n

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Life On Beacon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

22. Bathroom Towel Hanger<\/span><\/h2>\n

To dress up your bathroom in a bohemian way, create a sleek wooden towel rack for your bathroom towels. All you need is wood, thin rope, scissors, and hooks (via <\/span>La Delicate Parenthese<\/span><\/a>). This is one of the most simple and cheapest storage solutions on this list. <\/span><\/p>\n

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21. Fruit Wall Basket<\/span><\/h2>\n

We all love having a decent supply of fruit in our kitchen. Luckily, it’s easy and cheap<\/a> to build a fruit wall basket, which is one of the best storage solutions that will look beautiful in your kitchen. All you need is a pallet of wood, cup hooks, bend hooks, screws, a metal basket, and a saw (via <\/span>Across The BLVD<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Brain And The Brawn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

20. Tea Drawer Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Teabags can get messy. That’s why having one of the most simple storage solutions for tea bags is a must. For individual tea sections, create a 3.75″ deep x 2.75″ wide drawer, which will perfectly hold the contents of a tea box with 16 individually packaged tea bags (via <\/span>The Brain And The Brawn<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Brain And The Brawn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1<\/span>9. Tall Utensil Drawer<\/span><\/h2>\n

This DIY tall utensil drawer is one of the best storage solutions that’ll create the most space in your kitchen. Having utensils lying around on the counter looks messy, which is why putting them into an organized drawer makes your kitchen look cleaner. All you need is to create a drawer, with dimensions wide and long enough for wood spoons, metal spoons, spatulas, whisks, and tongs (via <\/span>The Brain And The Brawn<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Cultivated Nest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

18. Dish Towel Baskets<\/span><\/h2>\n

Instead of leaving your dish towels lying around on the counter, use baskets to organize them. As one of the cheapest storage solutions, this one will quickly clean up your space and make it look organized (via <\/span>A Cultivated Nest<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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17. Mail Baskets<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sort your mail easily with these DIY industrial wire mail baskets. Since they’re on the wall, they don’t take up any counter or floor space (via <\/span>A Cultivated Nest<\/span><\/a>). You can organize each basket however you choose, and label them for easy access.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Cultivated Nest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

16. Basket For Remotes<\/span><\/h2>\n

We’ve all lost a remote once, twice or even many times. This basket for remotes is one of the best storage solutions on this list. You’ll rarely lose your remote again. This especially comes in handy if you have multiple remotes for multiple devices. You can also use these baskets to hold other things, like glasses, a TV guide, and cutlery (via <\/span>A Cultivated Nest<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Apartment Therapy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

15. Shower Product Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Shower rods come in handy when it comes to finding storage solutions. All you need to do is find hooks and use them to hang loofahs, body brushes, and back scrubbers. Your kitchen will look organized and quite beautiful. Hang them between the rings of your shower curtain by letting them slide each time you pull the curtain back. You can also add a second tension curtain rod to maximize the space (via <\/span>Apartment Therapy<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Homes I Have Made<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

14. Clear Labeled Boxes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Purchase some clear boxes and label them as one of the most versatile storage solutions on this list. They can fit under the bathroom cabinet or in one of the drawers. They’re easy to find, and you can store tons of small items inside. That way, you’re less likely to lose these items (via <\/span>The Homes I Have Made<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Homes I Have Made<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

13. Painted Utensil Jars<\/span><\/h2>\n

These painted utensil jars are good for storage and clearing up counter space in your kitchen or bathroom. They’re also a fun activity to make with your kids. Have them paint the utensil jars with you. Then, you can store their school utensils inside and place them in their bedroom or kitchen (via <\/span>The Homes I Have Made<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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12. Car Display Shelves<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is one of the best storage solutions to do with your kids. They probably have tons of small toy cars<\/a> lying around the house, which get in the way when you’re trying to clean or walk. As a solution, you can make DIY car display shelves with cheap and simple products. All you need is a fence slat. Secure it onto your wall with three screws, one in the middle<\/a> and one on each end. Most of the cars are the perfect size for the shelves (via <\/span>2 The Sunny Side<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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11. Organized Toy Corner<\/span><\/h2>\n

It can get annoying to have toys lying around the house. For this storage solution, just pick a section of your living room to place the toys. Then, use some type of organizer or shelving system. Use baskets and bins to put the toys inside, and then use a variety of sizes of bins and baskets to fit different-sized toys (via <\/span>Making Home Base<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Suburble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10. Art Cart<\/span><\/h2>\n

Art carts are fun storage solutions to make with your family members<\/a>. All you need are two simple products: duct tape and jars. Then, place the duct tape onto the jars, put your art supplies inside, and place them all onto a cart (via <\/span>Suburble<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Wall Hung Baskets<\/span><\/h2>\n

Get rid of those clutter hotspots by installing one of the most easily accessible storage solutions that will encourage all of your family members to put things away where they belong. All you have to do is fix a few metal hooks on the wall at staggered heights. Then hook a handled basket on each. The wall hung baskets are great for quick end-of-day tidy-ups for toys, books, and other items lying around your house (via <\/span>Ideal Home<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Bar Cart<\/span><\/h2>\n

Add some style to your house with a DIY bar cart, one of the best storage solutions on this list that can be made<\/a> with items lying around your house. Grab some spare pieces of wood and junk, and create a stylish bar cart to impress your friends (via <\/span>Lucky Belly<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Family Handyman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Six Pack Fridge Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

Condiments lying around in your refrigerator can be frustrating to look at. In order to keep your condiments under control, all you need to do is use an empty six-pack container to organize the condiments. They’ll fit perfectly into the holes in the six pack (via <\/span>Family Handy Man<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Tension Rod Cabinet Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

As one of the most versatile storage solutions out there, tension rods can be a multi-purpose item in the kitchen. Since the spring-loaded tension rod is adjustable, you can fit it into any cabinet. It’s a great storage hack and is affordable and easy to find (via <\/span>Family Handy Man<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Spice Labels<\/span><\/h2>\n

No one likes messy spices lying around the kitchen, especially when it can be hard to decipher one spice from another. To make your own spice labels, all you need is a set of french square spice jars with black lids, customizable spice jar labels, a fine point blade, and standard grip mat (via <\/span>The Suburban Mom<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Family And Pets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Storing Vegetables In Drawers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Store your vegetables in drawers with simple storage solutions. That way, your vegetables are easy to find. All you need to do is place them in different sections. You can organize them by vegetable, color, or taste (via <\/span>Family And Pets<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. A Drawer As A Charging Station<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may open drawers in your home only to find an array of messy phone chargers and cables. Luckily, storage solutions come in handy, and you won’t have to worry about organizing your messy cords. All you need is a power strip, some wire ties, and velcro straps. Drill holes where you need to for the wires, and when you’re done, place the power strip inside the drawer. Use the velcro straps and attach it to the drawer’s side. Then, wrap up the charger cable so they don’t get tangled (via <\/span>Family And Pets<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Bathroom Drawer Organizer<\/span><\/h2>\n

All you need for this simple storage solution is several packs of plastic baskets, which you can find at the dollar store<\/a> for a buck each. Then, you can place your toothbrush, hairbrush, floss, and other items inside the drawer (via <\/span>The Summery Umbrella<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Decoist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Wine Storage Side Table<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the best storage solutions to have is a wine storage side table. Get a bit more professional with your bottles of wine by using a bit of lumber and trim to create a built-in wine rack. You can do this in the otherwise unused narrow space in the side of a cabinet (via <\/span>Decoist<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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