Try A Dollar Tree Home Hack To Turn A Trash Bin Into A Stylish Fruit Bowl

Dollar Tree is a popular stop among budget-friendly DIY enthusiasts. This is no surprise given all of the items the store sells for only $1.25. If you really know how to get creative, you can easily transform Dollar Tree organization and storage items into decor. One of these projects involves the Essentials Wire Waste Basket. Thanks to the basket's wire mesh, you can easily mold it into a stylish fruit bowl by shaping the bottom of the basket with your hands. 

All you need to do is squeeze the basket all the way around the bottom. This will pull the material inward to create a stand that sits below the top half of the bowl. The end result of this Dollar Tree wire basket hack for produce storage resembles one of those pricey pedestal bowls sold by many popular home decor retailers. However, this DIY alternative will cost you only $1.25. You can add some pizzazz to the fruit bowl with creative customization, like decorating a wooden or plastic display box and placing it underneath.

To transform the Essentials Wire Waste Basket into a fruit bowl, just flip it upside down and begin squeezing the bottom of the basket while twirling it in a circle just like TikTok user @ny71222 does in the clip above. After you shape the bottom half into a stand, flip it right side up and mold the inside into a smooth bowl shape. If you find that the finished fruit bowl is a bit flimsy, you can add some stability to the base by nailing or gluing the bowl onto a stand. The NIRMAN Display Stand would work well for this. Feel free to paint it in a color of your choice to turn this DIY into a statement kitchen decor piece.

If you would prefer to skip out on these steps, you could also opt for one of Dollar Tree's many large decorative bowl options that also cost only $1.25. This is likely the better choice for those who need a quick and easy fruit storage solution that will help declutter kitchen countertops but doesn't require hands-on work. The Decorative Clear Glass Bowl from Dollar Tree is a great option since it features a stunning crystal-like design. Regardless of which bowl you opt for, keep in mind that you can use it for more than just fruit. Small packaged snacks, coffee pods, or vegetables that should be kept outside of the fridge could be placed inside as well.