Repurpose A Few Dollar Tree Items To Keep Your Drawers Organized And Clutter Free
Does anything feel as good as organizing your drawers? Actually, there might be something that feels better: organizing your drawers with inexpensive items from Dollar Tree that work just as well if not better than pricey dividers and storage pieces. You don't have to blow your budget to make your space more functional, all you need are some acrylic cups, foam board, and some empty boxes to create practical organizers that leave your drawers clutter-free. This hack is best used on your sock, underwear, and lingerie drawers, so keep that in mind when planning out which ones to use this DIY on.
Before you begin the do-it-yourself part of this project, empty out the drawers in your closet and take stock of everything you have. Get rid of old, worn, or ripped items, as these are just taking up space. Once you've sorted your pieces, head to your local Dollar Tree to collect your supplies. You will want to purchase two or three foam core boards, two or three packs of acrylic party cups, and the oddest but most clever item: empty ribbon boxes that hold spools of ribbon sold by the store. These boxes will be free, you will just need to locate empty ones and ask the store if you can have them. These aren't integral to the whole project, but do help if you can secure some.
How to create clutter-free storage with cups and boxes
Measure your drawer front-to-back ahead of time to determine if these boxes will fit inside. Once you're ready to make your organizers, grab measuring tape and measure the interior of your drawers. This will help you to cut the foam core board into a square that fits directly inside each drawer. You will need two square cutouts of the foam board, which you will end up stacking, and these should touch the front and back of your drawer and stop in the middle of the interior. You want two ribbon boxes, if you choose to use them, to also fit inside next to your core board pieces. Once you've cut those, take the acrylic cups and use glue to adhere the bottoms to the board. You can set them on it without glue first to determine how many cups you can get on, then stick them down when you're happy with the layout.
These cups will end up holding everything from rolled up socks to underwear, so make sure they are evenly spaced to avoid slanted openings. After the board is complete, you can insert one on top of the other after adding your clothing items. To ensure that they fit, roll everything tightly to produce a more tidy effect. Consider items you use the most, as experts say that the best way to organize dresser drawers is to keep frequently used items up front or more accessible, so these could go on your top layer of storage.
Roll socks and smaller pieces to fit in cup organizers
Once your boards are stacked, use the remaining space inside your drawer to add your ribbon boxes. Depending on how deep your drawer is, you can either have two placed side by side, or stack two more on top for extra storage. These are easily removed without upsetting folded items like you would if you had to rifle to find things. You can glue strips taken from the left over foam board onto the edges of the ribbon box to ensure the top layer doesn't fall into the bottom box.
You can store bras, sports tops, slips, or larger/bulkier socks inside these boxes, which keeps them organized and easy to access. The tilt to these cardboard holders also allows you to see items better when you open the drawer. If you do include a second layer, it means you have double the storage without having to constantly dig in the bottom of your drawer, too! While there are tons of similar DIYs, like using tissue boxes to create clutter free drawers or utilizing picture frames as a clever storage solution, this Dollar Tree hack not only tidies your space, but creates functional storage that will last.