Use Shoe Bins For Your Jeans
If you thought shoe bins are just for storing shoes, think again. If your jeans are taking up too much space in your closet, consider buying a shoe organizer.
While that sounds a bit weird, it will save you space and allows your jeans to be front and center. Fold your jeans tightly and place them into the shoe holes. Voilà!
Wicker Bins
Plastic bins are a great way to store items, but what if you wanted to change it up and chose a different material? How about a wicker storage basket?
These baskets have dividers that allow you to store anything from hair products to CDs. And more importantly, the basket is a great choice if you're looking to impress your friends.
Collapsible Drawer Dividers
Most of us have drawers in our rooms to hold things like clothes, undergarments, and even makeup. Unfortunately, they can get messy really quickly which can make it impossible to find our things when we need them.
Luckily, there's an easy solution for this. Just buy a collapsable fabric divider for your drawer, and you'll never have to go searching for your favorite t-shirt again!
Ice Cube Tray For Your Hardware
This one sort of reminds us of the bead organizer that can be used to store batteries. Ice cube trays are for storing ice, but they're actually perfect for organizing and storing hardware as well.
Instead of all your small pieces being stored in one bin, your nuts and bolts can be separated into two different squares.
Hang It Up
Your garage may be full of clutter now, but we think you should taking advantage of the space and use it as storage! Once the space has been cleared, the best way to utilize the room is to hang your stuff on the wall.
The dollar store offers hooks in many different sizes so you can hang up anything as heavy as a ladder or a stroller.
Wall Extensions
We mention the kitchen a lot on this list, but what about the space in your laundry room? One of the most important things about reorganizing is the ability to use as much wall space as possible.
In this case, it's best to get some racks that you can attach to the wall. This way you can store plenty of things like paper towels and detergent.
Extra Side Pockets
While you can store small items in your pantry, what happens when your pantry gets too full? The last thing you want to do is make your pantry messy and overstuff it.
That's where these extra storage pockets come in. For the stuff that doesn't fit in the pantry, buy a few of these things and stick them to the side of the wall.
Place For Your Kids' Supplies
For every parent out there, we know how hard it is to organize your kid's art supplies. By the time they finish coloring, markers and crayons are everywhere in the house.
What we can suggest is to gather all the supplies and place them in acrylic jars. They're safer than glass jars, and they look pretty nice. Just remember to tell your kids they still have to clean up next time!
Clever Toy Storage
Can we just say that this idea is one of the coolest things we've ever seen? Let's say your kid starts crying because he can't find his favorite blue car.
If you put magnetic strips on the walls of the playroom, your kids won't lose their favorite cars again (as long as put their toys back, of course).
Wrapping Paper Pockets
Have you ever thought to a use shoe rack to store wrapping paper? While it's not very common, it's pretty genius if you ask us.
The shoe organizer will probably come in a few rows, like the one shown here. Cut the bottoms a few pockets and place the wrapping paper through them. Amazing!
Fridge Labeling
We've already seen one way to tidy up your fridge on this list (by placing bins). What we see here is a different way to make sure you know where everything is at any given moment.
Labeling your food might seem silly, but when it comes to leftover containers, but it may not be as easy to remember what's inside of them without a label.
Simple Divider Trays
Let's talk about divider trays - you know, the small trays that fit in drawers. We've all thrown things in our bathroom or kitchen drawers without thinking, causing us to lose important items when we need them later.
These dividers will solve this problem for you. Now you'll know exactly where your q-tips and face creams are. How amazing is that!
Where To Store Batteries
Where do you store your batteries? If the answer is "in a drawer somewhere in the attic," we have a very easy suggestion for you - buy a bead organizer.
Now you might have one already if your children do arts and crafts, but if you don't, just head to the dollar store. The small sections in the plastic container are perfect to store different size batteries.
DIY Bookshelf
Do you have a lot of books in your house and nowhere to keep them? Don't worry! We have a super easy solution.
You can buy shelves at the dollar store and stack them on top of each other. And if you want to be extra crafty, we suggest buying some crates.
Mesh Hammock
For those of you with small children, there's really no shortage of stuffed animals lying around. And when you clean up the house, it might be hard knowing where to put these toys.
One idea is to create a hammock by using a dollar store mesh laundry bag and hanging it up in the corner of your kid's room. Now you can have all the animals in one place.
Easy Stick-on Hooks
Have you ever used stick-on hooks? If you haven't, you're really missing out. These hooks can help you reorganize a lot of your items without having to hammer in one nail.
All you have to do is choose a surface to stick it onto, and hang up whatever you need, from towels and jackets to hair tools (like the ones in this photo).
The Cutest Canvas Boxes
We really like the storage units seen here, but when it comes to utilizing space, the canvas boxes on the lower shelves are an absolute must.
Instead of your items sticking out of the shelves, the canvas boxes make your stuff look neater and allows you more space. The ones in this photo are so adorable!
An Organized Fridge
We think it's safe to say that everyone's refrigerator gets messy once in a while. When that happens, it's hard to find your food, and items end up falling on the floor.
If you don't want your soup spilling or your eggs cracking, simple bins are the way to go. Everything will be neatly stored in its own bin as seen in this photo.
What Else Can You Do With A Carabiner?
A carabiner is mostly used for tasks that involve ropes, like climbing or construction. But who said you can't get a little creative with them?
If it's hard to keep all your hair ties together, try using a carabiner to fasten them in one place. Sounds a bit odd, but if you look at this photo, it seems like a pretty smart idea!
Lint Bin
How many times have you taken the lint out of your washing machine or dryer and had nowhere to put it?
Not everyone has a trash bin in their laundry room, but we suggest you get one just for your lint! And if you want to be extra fancy, you can label the bin, like the one seen here.
Space For Your Bath Toys
Where do you usually put your kids' bath toys? More often than not, the toys get everywhere, and the bathroom becomes full of clutter.
The good news is that you can buy a laundry basket, put the toys in, and hang the basket on the side of the bathtub with suction cups. How easy is that!
Is That A Utensil Tray?
Although we sincerely hope you're using utensil trays for your kitchen cutlery, we also suggest you buy another one of these trays for the bathroom.
Believe it or not, utensil trays are perfect for storing toiletries. The dividers are great for separating your toothbrush, toothpaste, and creams. Genius.
Pantry Cleanup
Remember the refrigerator container we saw earlier? Well, you can use containers to store food in your pantry as well.
Plastic containers come in all different shapes and sizes, and you can store plenty of non-perishable items like nuts and spices. And if you want to be extra fancy, add some labels. Your pantry will look tidy in no time.
Small Photos Are The Best
Do you have any photos you want to hang up but can't find frames for them? No worries, we have a few ideas. Just head to the dollar store and buy some clothespins.
Glue the clothespins to a strip of wood and nails the strip to the wall. What an easy way to showcase your best family memories!
Organizing Your Medications
If you're having trouble finding your medication, this issue needs to be fixed immediately. The easiest solution to this problem is to place them in a plastic drawer organizer and label each drawer.
Now you'll know immediately where your allergy or cold medication is. You don't want to mix those two up, right?
Spice Storage
When you go into your kitchen cabinet, take a look at your spices. We're guessing you have different spice jars from different companies, which can make the whole cabinet look messy.
What we suggest is to buy a few uniform spice jars from the dollar store, label them, and your cabinet will look more streamlined. Trust us now, and you'll thank us later.
Linen Tidying
We know how messy our linen closet can get. While you want to keep them all folded, after that one time you tossed in a towel and "promised yourself you'd fold it later," your closet has never been more disorganized.
We suggest you buy bins and label them by linen category and size. This might give you more of an incentive to keep your closet tidy.
Glass Jars
Your office supplies usually come in cardboard boxes, but that can look a bit unattractive and can take up a lot of space.
If you want to make your desk look more appealing, we have a simple suggestion - how about buying a few small glass jars to replace the cardboard? This way your paper clips and pushpins can look more organized and classy.
Magnet Tool Storage
This is exactly like the magnetic strip we saw earlier, except instead of toys, you can hang up your tools.
Now we know most people use hooks to hang their tools in the shed, but why should you have to be like everyone else? We think magnetic strips are way cooler, don't you agree?
Closet Storage
Who doesn't like closet bins? Similar to the collapsable drawer dividers we saw earlier, these bins are used to declutter the shelves in your closet.
We tend to throw things in our closets without taking the time to put each item away, so separating the items into different bins is a sure way to keep your belongings nice and neat.
Unlikely Bin Storage
Most of the time, the storage under our kitchen sinks is full of clutter. How often do you toss a sponge when you're done using it?
Eventually, the mess will pile up, which is why you should consider buying small bins from the dollar store. Stack them up, place them under the sink, and it will be so much easier to reorganize the area.
Storing Your Dishes
If you're looking for an easy way to store your dishes, sorting racks is a great option. How many times have you washed your dishes but had no place to dry them neatly?
With this rack, you'll be able to separate your boards, plates, and serving dishes in an organized manner. And like this photo, you can store the rack under the sink to open up more space on the counter.
Fancy File Box
We don't have to tell you how crucial it is to be organized when it comes to important papers. While many of us have a special drawer for these files, putting your papers plain into a drawer will get messy.
We suggest buying a file box (extra points if it has a fun pattern) so you can keep track of everything in an organized way.
Side Bins
When you first look at this photo, you're probably thought that this is a bin located in the refrigerator.
While you will find a lot of these side bins in the fridge, you can also store them in one of your cabinets - and it doesn't only have to be for food either. All you need to do is place them sideways, and you have more storage space on your shelf!
A Shower Caddy With Multiple Uses
Shower Caddies are super useful. First of all, they're great for your shower - obviously. Instead of leaving your shampoo and body wash containers on the floor, the caddy keeps them all in one place and makes your showering time much more pleasant.
But you can also keep these storage containers in your closet to store other items besides shower products.
Pop-up Hamper
A pop-up hamper is great to use for its intended purpose, but it's also a great option when it comes to storage.
If you need a place to store your kids' toys but a toy chest is too expensive, a pop-up hamper is a great alternative. It's easy to use, and you can find it at your local dollar store.
Storing Your Cords
One of the most annoying things that cause a ton of clutter is cords. Extension cords, USB cords, you name it. They get tangled, you can never find the right one, and overall, they are a huge headache.
To solve this issue, buy a few eyeglass holders from the dollar store, label them, and you'll never be confused again.
Matching Hanging Baskets
If you were wondering how to maximize your storage space in the living room, we suggest buying a few hanging baskets (extra points if they match).
When you buy baskets, be sure to include some S hooks. These hooks are perfect to hang on racks like the ones seen in the photo.
How To Store Your Clothes
When seasons change, your wardrobe also changes. But before you stress about where to store your clothes, we have a very simple idea.
Instead of investing in an expensive shelf, buy a few comfort bags from the dollar store. Fold all of your clothes, place them into the bags, and zipper up. So easy!
Apothecary Jar Ideas
Sometimes we like to feel fancy and decorate our bathrooms. Apothecary jars are a nice touch, and we have ideas on how to make a DIY jar of your own.
Go to the dollar and buy a vase, candlesticks, and some E-600 glue. Glue the vase to the top of the candlestick and fill it with anything you want, from makeup brushes to cotton swabs.