The Clever Dollar Tree Organization Hack That's A Game Changer For Messy Garages

In places like the garage where messes are an ongoing struggle, every smart storage addition becomes critical. Sure, larger projects, like rolling tote storage units, may get the most glory, but small upgrades often provide the most daily benefits. Today's homeowners want their garages to be more productive and are willing to invest in this. Nevertheless, one of the biggest potential game changers when handling clutter is also one of the cheapest, and like so many hacks, it all starts with a few items from your local Dollar Tree.

Grab a Home Collection Shower Caddy, some Slotted Plastic Baskets, and some Tool Bench Cable Ties, and you'll have one of the best Dollar Tree DIYs for extra storage in the garage. With only $3.75 worth of supplies, you gain a Swiss army knife for garage organization that can morph into all kinds of clever solutions to hold common tools and essentials. The wire caddy shelving and the bins hold small, loose items, while the zip ties make it easy to fix the bins to the rack. Simply figure out what you want to store and how to combine the pieces to make it work. Then, loop a zip tie around the wire frame and through the slits on the plastic bin to hold them together, putting zip ties on both sides of the caddy to hold the bin securely. Pull the ties tight, trim the excess, and your organizer is ready to hang!

The secret behind this Dollar Tree hack is the plastic bin's versatility. You could, of course, fasten them to the caddy in the normal standing position to hold batteries, tape rolls, or loose tools. Install bins all the way to the top with zip ties, using the wire arms branching from the hanging hole as mounting points. The 10-inch-long bin can also sit loosely on the caddy's shelves for easy removal. Put one on the bottom, and leave the shelf above for larger items like spray cans.

Want more creative storage possibilities? Try flipping the bin on its side. The slits lining the walls don't just provide airflow and a hold for zip ties. When you turn the bin to put the slotted side on top, they make a neat row to organize screwdrivers, chisels, and other handled tools. Fit it over the rungs above the caddy's top shelf, and zip tie it in place.

While you're at the store, look for ways to enhance the caddy's storage with other add-ons. The hanging hooks at the bottom, for instance, can hold dog collars, utilizing a Dollar Tree hack for organizing extension cords and hoses. You could also zip tie a larger Rectangular Slotted Plastic Basket for extended storage, or attach a Tool Bench Metal Hangers with Hooks for hammers, saws, and tools with hanging holes. If the item will sit on the shelves or zip tie to the frame, you can find a way to fit it into your caddy setup.

At roughly 9 inches wide and 18½ inches tall, this Dollar Tree shower caddy organizer can fit in several places in the garage. Install one near the door to hold flashlights or car care items like sponges, squeegees, and cleaners. You can also fit one on the side of your workbench to keep your most needed hand tools and materials available. With so many possibilities, you may want to pick up a few of each component during your Dollar Tree trip to make multiple organizers around the garage.

When you're ready to install the organizer, you can take the easy route with Dollar Tree Self-adhesive Plastic Hooks for easy-on, easy-off installations. They only hold 3 pounds each, so you may have to add extra hooks at the cross bars on the caddy to improve the support. Adhesives can also be more likely to fail in a humid garage or on unevenly textured surfaces. For the strongest, surest hold, your best bet is to hang the caddy from its loop at the top with a screw in a stud. If needed, you can also slip a large washer over the end of the hanging screw to better prevent the caddy from falling off or add small tube straps around the wire cross bars to improve the hold.