Double Your Closet Shelf Space With This Dollar Tree Kitchen Item

No matter how big or small your closet is, it always seems like you need more space than you have. Our ever-growing wardrobes sneak up on us, even when you carefully declutter your closet and ruthlessly organize. Luckily, you can carve out some more space with the help of organizers. But as anyone who has tried to upgrade their closet storage knows, those containers and accessories can get quite pricey. If you prefer not to break the bank making more room for your wardrobe purchases, you'll be happy to know that you can pick up some items to get the job done at a fraction of the cost. To create more space for your bag or shoe collection, get yourself some wire cabinet shelves at Dollar Tree. 

Just a few of these shelves will create more closet storage. That's because you'll make use of the negative space on your shelf. Usually, we just line the shelf with our items, but often, there is a few feet of unused space between our stuff and the ceiling. You can now take advantage of that gap by using these wire shelves to create an extra ledge for your collection to sit on. Here is how to pull it off. 

Inside cupboards or pantries, we usually use these Dollar Tree cabinet shelves to make the most of the space in our kitchens. You simply pop them into the cabinet and stack plates or cans both below and on top of the wire shelf, essentially doubling your storage space and allowing you to fit more items vertically. The same principle will be used to store your bag or shoe collection in your closet. 

Simply find the Essentials White Wire Cabinet Shelves in the Storage & Organization aisle at your local Dollar Tree. They only cost $1.25, so this will be a budget-friendly closet upgrade. If you don't live near a Dollar Tree (or don't feel like driving to one), you can buy them online for the same price, plus shipping. However, you have to buy them in bundles online, starting with a minimum of four shelves for $5. To figure out how many you need, measure the shelf you would like to store your bags or shoes on. The wire shelves have a width of 10.5 inches, so divide the length of your space by the width of the shelf to see how many units you need. Once you have them, line them up on your shelf, and then arrange your collection.

When moving items on and off these shelves, you might find that they can begin to move or slide. To keep them in place, you can incorporate two easy tweaks. First, try zip-tying each of the cabinet shelves together to keep them from moving apart. Simply buy white zip-ties to blend in with the stands, and tie the front and back legs together. Luckily, you can get these at Dollar Tree as well — just head to the tool section and get their Nylon Cable Ties for $1.25. You will get 30 pieces in a pack. However, if you have a hot glue gun handy, you can glue the legs together as an alternate method. 

Secondly, if you find that the wire shelves move around on the closet shelf when you remove your bottom bags or shoes, you can help stick them firmly into place with Museum Gel. This temporary, clear adhesive doesn't leave behind a stain or residue but firmly keeps your items in place. You can get a tub of the gel for $11.50 on Amazon. Just scoop up some product, put it on the bottom of each wire shelf leg, and stick it to the closet shelf. Allow it to cure for a few hours, and it should sit firmly in place!