Easy Dollar Store Hacks To Keep the House Organized on a Budget
Hang Cords From Adhesive Hooks
It’s time to clean out that cord drawer, but don’t worry; we have a much better alternative. You can invest in a couple of adhesive hooks or hangers in order to better store all of those cords. That means no more rummaging through your cord drawer in an effort to locate that one cord you remembered seeing a couple of months back. With this hack, they’re all neatly organized and within view.
The number of hooks you’re going to need will depend on the number of cords you have, but you could run them all the way down your door, and there should be enough space.
Incorporate File Boxes Into Your Bathroom
Many of us have far too many things and far too little space in our bathrooms. So, file boxes can be great tools to help keep your bathroom organized. You can use them to store extra cleaning supplies, and toilet paper or even use them as laundry baskets. And the best part is the ones you can pick up at the dollar store look completely at home in a bathroom.
This is also a great option for those who might be short on cabinet space or don’t have enough shelves to store things like towels or extra toiletries.
Keep Your Fridge Clean With Placemats
This hack is pretty genius, and we’re kind of jealous we never thought of it before because we loath having to clean the fridge. You can keep your fridge cleaner by setting some placemats down on the shelves. This should soak up any small spills and extend the length of time between cleanings. When the placemat seems like it’s getting a bit dirty, just swap it out for another one.
Of course, you’ll still want to wipe your fridge down eventually, but this will help put that cleaning off for as long as possible. If you get the right pattern, they also just look good in your fridge.
Pick Up A Chic Metal Shower Caddy For The Kitchen
Shower caddies are great for organizing items. After all, that’s what they’re made for. However, you can take it a step further and pick up a metal one to use in the kitchen. They can be used to organize just about anything, and they look great doing it. Alternatively, they could just be used to add some greenery to your kitchen. Just place some pots in them and make sure they’re counterbalancing each other.
If you’re the type of person that’s blessed with a green thumb, then you could also consider growing some herbs out of your metal shower caddy. Just make sure it’s placed near a light source.
Organize Makeup With A Shoe Holder
There are a couple of different hacks involving shoe holders on this list, and there’s a reason for that. They’re just so great at keeping things decluttered. That’s especially true for makeup, which can easily become chaotic in a drawer or bag. Instead, try storing all of your makeup in a shoe holder on your bedroom or bathroom door. It’ll allow you to easily break things up by category or color, too.
A smaller shoe holder should do the trick here unless you have way more makeup than you know what to do with. It’ll also look great when it’s fully organized.
Repurpose A Cake Stand To Hold Perfumes
Because cake stands usually come in really great designs, they can be repurposed in a number of ways. They look really good when you place them in the bathroom or on a vanity and use them to hold things like soaps and perfumes. Just make sure to get one that already kind of matches the decor in your bathroom. You can also repaint them, though, if they don’t quite fit.
Either way, they’ll free up some space in your drawers and add a bit of elegance wherever you decide to place them. Soaps also look really great when displayed this way.
Declutter Your Car With Carabiner Clips
Sometimes, keeping your car free from clutter can be just as tiresome as trying to constantly organize your home. So, why not invest in a couple of cheap carabiner clips you can hang items from? It’s much better than just throwing everything in the back seat. If you hit one sharp curve going a little too fast then everything in the back seat is either going to go flying or fall on the floor.
However, if they’re fastened to carabiner clips, all of your stuff is going to stay secured and organized. It’ll also keep your seats clear in case you have anyone riding with you.
Save Space By Using Storage Hooks
Storage hooks are great little tools for keeping a garage or workbench organized, but not many people think to use them in their kitchens. They really should, though, because there are so many opportunities to hang things, such as spoons, spatulas, pots, and pans. You can also place them on the inside of a kitchen cabinet’s door to avoid cluttering your walls or if you just prefer things be hidden away.
These hooks usually come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, so you can buy them to fit your needs. They’re also really easy to install and don’t usually require you to drill holes.
Store Candy In Clear Jars
Who doesn’t love a glass jar filled with treats and candy? They can make a room pop with all the colorful candies stored inside, and they just bring an entirely different vibe to a kitchen. You can usually pick some glass jars up for pretty cheap, so make sure to stock up on a couple if you like this idea. You might also want to stock up on some candy as well.
The only issue with this tip is that you might be tempted to snack more than you would normally, but a single piece of candy every now and then isn’t the end of the world.
Turn Plastic Pencil Trays Into Spice Racks
Plastic pencil trays make for great spice racks. They’re usually just large enough to be able to fit a couple of different spices in them, and you can hang them above one another. They can also be hung in clear view, such as in this photo, or they can be attached to the inside of a kitchen cabinet’s door if you want to hide them away but still want easy access.
Alternatively, you can stick them on your wall by the stove. Just make sure to also pick up some adhesive tape so that you can stick them to whatever you choose.
