Declutter Junk Drawers With An Egg Carton Hack For Supreme Organization

Do you have a designated drawer in your home for lots of small, miscellaneous items? Maybe it's filled with things like office supplies, small tools, batteries, and mail. If this junk drawer is a jumbled mess, you may want to organize it — but don't feel like you need to spend money on drawer dividers. Instead, the solution may be to declutter your junk drawer, place an empty egg carton (or multiple) inside, and corral similar items into each egg-shaped pocket.

To be clear, there's nothing wrong with having a junk drawer. Everyone, even the neat freaks among us, typically have one. If you think about it, a junk drawer can actually make life a little easier, as it keeps all those small, random items of occasional use in one quick-to-access spot. The problem is when it becomes a jumbled mess, as you can never find what you're looking for and feel stressed every time you dig through it. That's why this hack is so useful — it will make it easier for you to grab exactly what you need.

However, what about the bigger objects like lighters, pairs of scissors, and rolls of tape, you ask? Well, you can use the carton's lid to prevent them from disappearing into the depths of the drawer. There's no need to head out to the store and buy organizers when there are heaps of creative egg carton storage hacks for a more organized home — or, in this case, a manageable utility drawer.

Whether you're dealing with a small junk drawer or a wide one, we recommend squeezing as many egg cartons in it as possible. It may be best to remove the lids using scissors so everything is easy to access. You can even cut the carton in half or lay out different sizes to make the most of every bit of space in your junk drawer. Then, allocate one cubby for your spare keys, another for loose batteries, another for paper clips, and so on. The goal here is to give each item its designated home so nothing slides around and gets mixed up. That said, if you think one egg carton is enough to tame the clutter, make sure to secure the bottom with heavy duty double-sided tape (available on Amazon). This will keep the box in place as you hurriedly open and close the drawer.

Now, not to state the obvious, but egg cartons aren't the most good-looking containers. If you want, make yours prettier by painting the cardboard a fun color. You could even paint each cup a different shade. If you decide to use the lids for larger items, jazz them up with dots and stripes for a playful touch. And boom: you just gave your old egg cartons a new life all the while keeping your drop zone organized — and without spending a dime.