Save Kitchen Countertop Space By Organizing Your Drawers With Old Mason Jars

Many people have kitchen drawers overflowing with all kinds of utensils, tools, and cooking supplies, as well as stuff spread across the countertops. Luckily, kitchen clutter will be a thing of the past with this mason jar hack. By using these simple jars to sort what's in your drawers, you can keep them neat and organized, while also freeing up some room for the items sitting on your counter.

One simple way to implement this storage solution is for a utensil drawer that holds large serving spoons, spatulas, whisks, and similar items. Rather than throwing them all into the drawer haphazardly, try emptying the drawer and lining up lidless jars against the back. Now, you can slide the utensils into the jars categorically, keeping everything in its spot and easy to find. This could also make extra room for any utensils you keep in a container on your countertop. Mason jars are an easy way to declutter and organize your cabinet drawers, and can also be decorated to match your kitchen's style.

When you lay the jars on their side, not only can you fit larger utensils, but you could also use them to sort your flatware in the same fashion. Depending on what size jars you have lying around the house, there are various clever ways to reuse old glass jars in your drawers. With shorter mason jars, you may be able to sit them upright in your kitchen drawer, so that they act as drawer dividers.

This is a great way to sort small objects, such as toothpicks or kitchen gadgets like corn cob holders. Additionally, if you like to save sauce packets from getting take-out, these can easily be corralled inside a little glass jar to save space in your silverware drawer. For those with a deeper drawer, you may be able to sit up larger jars to store disposable or reusable straws. Lids can be used to secure what's inside your containers and keep out dust if you'd like. Larger mason jars are also a great option for keeping small kitchen rags neat and ready to wipe up a spill. By straightening up your drawers with glass jars, you can make room to add whatever is cluttering your countertop.

Old glass jars are a wonderful and inexpensive organization solution, but there are a few downsides. Because glass can be broken easily, this may not be the best choice for homes with small children. When you pull out your drawer, the jars may slide around and clink against each other or other objects. If the jars move around a lot, you may consider taping them in place or using something like Velcro Command Strips so you can easily take the jars out and secure them again.

Besides ensuring that the jars won't break or move around, you might want to make them look prettier as well. Chalkboard labels (about $3 at Michaels) are a cute way to add a little decoration to your jars while adding to the organization of your drawers. Painting the jars colors that match your kitchen is also a cute, easy option for sprucing them up. In the same vein, you might dip paint the jars, so that the bottom is a solid color, but you can still see what's inside. Ribbons or twine could be tied around the necks of the containers for a different aesthetic, or you might embellish them with stickers or other craft supplies left over from previous projects. With a few old mason jars, your kitchen drawers will look stylish and stay organized, giving you extra space for whatever you need.