Reuse PVC Pipe Pieces To Create Unique Storage For Kitchen Tools & Utensils

Tired of your kitchen drawers looking like a jumbled mess of cooking spoons, cutlery, and who knows what else? While there's no shortage of drawer organizers out there, there's only so many utensils you can fit inside a drawer. Not to mention, prices can quickly add up. So what do you do when you have a sizable kitchen tool and utensil collection? You count on PVC pipes to bring order to your cooking space because they aren't only handy for plumbing and drainage.

Using PVC pipes as kitchen accessories might sound silly, but it's a great hack to secretly add more storage in your kitchen without draining your wallet. You probably have some leftover PVC pipes stashed away in your garage or attic. If not, you can easily find a range of widths at your local home improvement stores. You'll want small-sized pipes for storing slender tools like measuring spoons, straws, and straight peelers. As for those bulkier items like whisks, ice cream scoops, and spatulas, pipes with a larger diameter can create spacious holders.

Don't worry if you consider yourself a DIY noob. This PVC-pipe-turned-kitchen-storage trick is beginner-friendly and relatively easy to pull off. Better yet, you can customize your PVC holders in any creative way you like. Now, let's get crafty.

Step one: Gather your tools. You'll need a hacksaw, PVC pipes, sandpaper, a rag, and an all-purpose cleaner. Side note: If you don't have a hacksaw on hand, you might be able to improvise with a sturdy bread knife. You can also pick up a 2½-inch pipe cutter for under $20.

Once you've got everything you need, go ahead and cut the PVC pipes to your ideal length, whether that's slightly longer or shorter than your utensils' handles. Maybe even cut the pipes at different lengths for an eclectic arrangement? If you want, you can also cut each top at a 45-degree angle, which looks better than a straight cut if we're talking visuals. Next on the agenda is to smooth out any rough edges with your sandpaper. Then, give the pieces a good cleaning (remember, they'll be holding your kitchen supplies so make sure they're spotless!).

Here comes the exciting part: Prettifying those utilitarian-looking tubes. One obvious option would be to paint the pipes so they match your kitchen's color palette. Or, choose fun hues to add a pop of color to your kitchen. Just be sure to use a primer or universal paint that's suited to plastic, like Krylon's Fusion All-In-One. Once you've jazzed up your organizers, it's time to display them. If you're not afraid to drill holes, you could mount these organizers as a way to decorate the boring sides of your kitchen cabinets. Alternatively, you could place these holders directly on your countertop by securing them to a flat wooden base with some E6000 glue.