I was just in my local dollar store the other day and was shocked by how many awesome organizational products they had! I even considered double checking if all their storage bins were actually $1 because it just seemed too good to be true. So, I was inspired to create a post of the best dollar store organization hacks out there. Don’t waste your money; organize and declutter your home for a fraction of the price with these incredibly clever ideas.
1. Back to School Organization Hacks from the Dollar Store
Dish drying rack as a folder organizer…baking sheet as a magnetic memo board – I never would have thought of these genius dollar store organization hacks, but they are so perfect for all your back to school needs and only $1! (via HGTV)
2. Dollar Store Pantry Makeover
If you’re like me, you constantly find yourself drooling over perfectly organized pantries on Pinterest. However, the sad reality is that all those storage containers can really add up. I know I don’t have a fortune to makeover my pantry, so dollar store bins and storage containers are exactly the solution I need. (via The Social Home)
3. DIY Mail Baskets
These wire mail baskets were made using $5 cleaning caddies, but I have seen very similar products at my dollar store that you could use to make this project even cheaper! These baskets will keep the piles of mail from cluttering up your counters or getting accidentally thrown out. (via A House Full of Sunshine)
4. Dollar Store Eye Glass Cases to Organize Cords
No more tangles. No more wondering, “What the heck is this cord for?” With this smart dollar store organization hack, you can keep all your chargers and cords neat & organized using cheap eye glass cases. (via Pinterest)
5. Dollar Store Storage Bin Makeover
I love the bright primary colors of dollar store storage bins for kids stuff or garage organization, but for other rooms they may not fit in so well. That’s why I love this smart solution to makeover the bins with some spray paint to give them a faux galvanized finish that will fit perfectly with your industrial or farmhouse decor. (via Lemons, Lavender & Laundry)
6. Organize Your Games
I love that this smart idea keeps your from losing cards or pieces to your games and makes them all the same size so they are easy to store and organize. This creative teacher who came up with the idea uses them to create an indoor recess bin for her classroom. (via All For the Love of Teaching)
7. My Favorite Dollar Store Organizing Products
Not sure what all the dollar store has to offer as far as organizing products go? Check out this post for a great roundup of the favorites you should be able to find near you. Browse through the list and think of all the places they would work perfectly in your home. (via I Heart Planners)
8. Dollar Store Under the Bathroom Sink Organization
I can’t wait to try this dollar store hack because I am constantly knocking over the hairspray under my bathroom sink. This is just one of the clever dollar store organization hacks she uses to transform under her bathroom sink for just $10 – check it out! (via 320 Sycamore Blog)
9. Bathroom Organizing Labels
I just picked up a number of these simple white baskets during my last trip to the dollar store. They are a great size and super versatile for all your organization needs for just about every room in your house. You can even add these free printable labels to use them to organize all your bathroom supplies. (via In My Own Style)
10. Dollar Store Organization Ideas Video
Don’t miss this video for even more incredibly clever dollar store organization hacks in action. I especially love her ideas for spray painting those cheap plastic hot dog containers to store your lipsticks or mascaras in and the carabiner for organizing all your hair ties.
11. DIY Ribbon Organizer
While the bin in this post cost $5, you can see how the simple white bins from the dollar store would work just as well and cost 1/5th the price! This $1 ribbon organizer will make the perfect addition to your holiday gift wrapping station or craft room. (via Spunky Junky)
12. Easy Freezer Organization with Dollar Store Bins
In our new house, we bought a french door refrigerator with the freezer drawer on the bottom and I absolutely love it. However, one of my main complaints is that it is hard to keep the freezer organized so you can see what all is in it because everything tends to just pile on each other. This dollar store freezer organization system is just what I need! (via Practically Functional)
13. $1 Mobile Trash Can
You probably won’t realize just how useful it is to have a trash can in your car until you do. For more car organization hacks, check out our post here. For a bonus hack, you can even secure a command hook to the side of it to secure it in a car so it won’t fall over when driving. (via A Bird and a Bean)
14. Organize Your Cupcake Liners
I love when I find an organization hack that not only is super practical, but also adds to your home decor. This colorful and cute way to organize your cupcake liners in a mason jar is just that! (via Table for Two)
15. Canned Food Storage Hack
How do you store cans in your pantry? If you just arrange them on a shelf in rows, then you are giving up some valuable pantry storage space. However, stacking comes with it’s risks of the cans being knocked over. So, this canned storage hack is perfect! Simply use a cheap dollar store magazine holder to create the perfect canned storage rack for easy access and maximized storage space. (via PB&J Stories)
16. Bathroom Supplies Storage Hack
Next up on our list of dollar store organization hacks is a tip that is perfect for organizing small bathrooms with very little cabinet or counter space. They came up with the clever idea to store cotton balls in a mason jar, but instead of just covering with a lid, insert a shot glass to store your cotton swabs – genius double decker organization hack! (via Society19)
17. How to Organize Your Nail Polishes
I can’t decide if I like this more for storage purposes or for styling purposes because it certainly helps with both. Show off your cute nail polish colors and store them in a see-through jar in your bathroom storage closet. (via Cosmopolitan)
18. DIY Mini First Aid Kit from the Dollar Store
Can you believe that you can put together this entire mini first aid kit for less than $3?! I sure can’t. This is the perfect little kit to throw in the glove compartment of your car, in your purse, or in your high schooler’s backpack. Genius! (via Mama Cheaps)
19. Dollar Store Bathroom Drawer Organization Ideas
I love these small containers that she put together to create a DIY bathroom drawer organizer. They are perfect for hair ties, bobby pins, and makeup. She also shares a great dollar store organization tip: tape down the containers to the bottom of the drawer so they don’t go sliding around when you open and shut it. (via The Crazy Craft Lady)
For a clean, all-white bathroom drawer organizer, you can use these cute white containers. They come in all different sizes so you are bound to find the perfect one for your needs. (via Bless’er House)
20. Genius Hack to Store Tupperware Lids
I can’t get over how smart this next trick on our list of dollar store organization hacks is! If you’re like me, your Tupperware lids are constantly slipping and sliding and falling out on to the floor every time you open your cabinets or try to grab a container. Well, not any more! Grab a large plastic container, set a cooling rack on top and you have the perfect lid organizer. Hats off to whoever came up with this! (via Pinterest)
21. Garage Organization on a Dollar Store Budget
Cleaning out and organizing the garage is a project that is on my “to-do list.” So, I am always on the look out for smart garage organization ideas. This post is a must-read if you are preparing to overhaul your garage and don’t want to spend a fortune doing so. (via Simply Kierste Design Co)
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Which of these dollar store organization tips has you itching to head to the nearest Dollar Tree right this minute?
