The Genius Paper Trick That Helps You Seamlessly Organize Cabinet Chaos

Tired of losing things in your "junk" drawer? You know, the space that often becomes a catch-all for pens, batteries, screws, business cards, and other random stuff. Drawers like these can gradually take over your cabinet or desk drawers until there's no space left. That's why some professional organizers are completely against having a drawer that's filled with disorganized, miscellaneous items. Instead, experts typically suggest giving every item a designated home. To do this, you can use individual containers like dividers and small bins to declutter and organize your cabinet drawers.

But how do you know what sizes of organizers to purchase and how many will fit in one drawer? This packing paper hack can help solve that problem while also saving you multiple trips to the store. To try out this trick, simply place packing paper in an empty drawer or cabinet, mark the measurements, and bring it to the store with you. With this hack, you can map out the exact number of organizers you need for a drawer or cabinet and take the guesswork out of it. This trick is fast and easy to complete and it will make your life so much easier.

While TikTok user @mddesigns16 uses packing paper for this hack, any type of large paper sheet will do. You can use newspaper, wrapping paper, and even drawer liner paper. The drawer liner paper is most convenient in this case, since you'll already be cutting and using it for the drawer size. Most liner papers are easy to clean and come in a variety of pattern designs, such as the Glotoch Non-Adhesive Shelf Liner from Amazon for $10.

With budget-friendliness in mind, you also don't have to spend a ton on drawer organizer bins. The TikTok user shares in the video notes that the amount of bins she used for one drawer cost $60. Imagine the total cost of bins for organizing several drawers around the house. Instead, you can use what you already have. Try repurposing gift boxes, shoe boxes, old food containers, or any bins you already own. There are plenty of ways DIY drawer dividers, and you could even use old egg cartons to organize drawers.

Understandably, drawers can still get messy over time even with organizers, so it's still a good idea to declutter them regularly. Go through your cabinet drawers and remove items that you no longer need or use, ensuring there is a designated place for everything. Also keep a limit on the amount of items in each divider. This will help minimize the amount of items tossed into drawers randomly that can dissolve into the cabinet chaos you worked so hard to tidy up.