23 Ways To Repurpose Dollar Tree Finds To Organize Your Space

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Dollar Tree is the go-to location for many shoppers in search of basic items for extremely low prices. What would normally cost $5 or $10 at other big box retail stores is only $1.25 across the board at Dollar Tree. The store's wide array of simplistic and starter pieces means it's a great stop for anyone wanting to expand their kitchen collection, stock up on essentials, or spruce up their home with decor finds on a budget. The fact that these stores stock low-price, no-fuss pieces is also great for another group of people: DIY lovers. Specifically, the projects below are for those who want to affordably organize their home.

Organizational DIYs are a great way to get crafty, tidy up your home, and save some money, but often the initial cost of materials is too high to justify completing the project (unless you're reworking items you already have or shopping secondhand). However, this isn't the case if you source from Dollar Tree, since their items are so cheap. Recently, the store announced that it was going to begin carrying a few more high-value pieces for $3 and $5 as part of its "Dollar Tree PLUS" program, but the projects we'll be including in this list will stick to the regular supply. In most cases, all you'll need are a couple $1.25 items from Dollar Tree and the occasional extra materials like spray paint, glue, or tape to complete these DIYs.

Storing fruit and vegetables on the countertop is the best way to ensure they ripen evenly and get eaten. Sometimes, however, you need a bit more organization. If that's the case with your counters, consider making this fruit stand. All you'll need is one Essentials Wire Tray, two Essentials Wire Rectangular Baskets, and a couple of zip ties. Stand the tray vertically upright, then secure the baskets to it like shelves with the zip ties. The bottom shelf should act as a steady bottom piece to keep everything in place, even as you pile on all your fruits and vegetables.

Organizing your hair tools, whether you prefer using a flat iron, curling iron, or blow dryer, often results in a tangled mess instead of a streamlined storage solution. With this Essentials Anti Slip Mop and Broom Holder, however, you can utilize the vertical space inside your cabinet or on your wall to hold onto your hair styling tools — no difficult installation necessary. This mop and broom holder is intended to grip onto cleaning supplies in a range of sizes, so it should also be able to fit a variety of different hair tool brands, and it even has a convenient hook that can hold wires.

If you're looking to create your own impressive-looking spice drawer on a budget, this frame hack might be for you. For this project, you'll need enough Special Moments Freestanding Borderless Horizontal Plastic Picture Frames to fill your drawer, some White Non-Slip Shelf Liner, and, preferably, a set of matching spice jars with flat sides (like these nicebottles Clear Glass Spice Jars from Amazon, though this isn't necessary). Line your drawer with the non-slip material, then place in your frames to create mini steps that allow you to see the labels and access all of your go-to seasonings.

The Cooking Concepts Nickel Colored Wire Paper Towel Holder is another popular item in the world of Dollar Tree DIYs, but this use might just be the simplest out there. Instead of putting the paper towel holder on your counter, hang it on the wall using a couple screws. This new organizer can be used to hold just about anything — wreaths, cords, reusable bags — but it is important to ensure that you err on the side of caution when it comes to heavier items. For added security, use wall anchors or mount your holder on a stud.

Rings are one of the most difficult kinds of accessories to keep track of, especially if you don't have a jewelry organizer on hand. Luckily, ring organizers are fairly simple in concept, and Dollar Tree has everything you need to make your own in just a few minutes. All you need is one of these Essentials Clear Plastic Desktop Organizer Drawers and a pack of the Pink Foam Hair Rollers. Remove the plastic pieces from the hair rollers, then place them inside the drawer to create a resting space for your rings. The foam will protect them and ensure they don't slip around.

Cube-style shelves like the IKEA KALLAX are incredibly popular, but if the sections are too large for you, a bit of division can help out. IKEA sells their own KALLAX Inserts with Compartments for $15, but with a bit of creativity, you can make your own for less than $1 per square. All you need are a few White Poster Boards, a measuring tape, and a box cutter. Cut down your board to the depth and diagonal width of your cabinet, then cut a notch about halfway through in the center. Lock these two pieces together, and the divider is ready to go on your shelf.

Food storage container lids are notorious for sliding around on your shelves, getting lost, and even occasionally causing an infomercial-style avalanche of plastic when you open up your kitchen cabinet. Thankfully, this hack can help keep them both in one place and off your shelves. Simply connect a couple Cooking Concepts Wire Napkin Holders to your cabinet door with a few Plastic Removable Wall Hooks and you're good to go. It's important to keep in mind that these hooks have a fairly low weight limit of .2 pounds, but most plastic lids shouldn't be heavy enough to cause any issues.

Over-the-door organizers are great for hanging up coats and bags if you don't have enough space in your closet, but they can also be useful in other spaces around the house, like the kitchen. This Over the Door 6-Hook Hanger is perfect to hang over the door to your pantry or a larger cabinet to hold your pots and pans. If you're already happy with your cookware organizational system, this hanger could also be used to hang delicates bags in the laundry room, frequently-used cooking utensils in the kitchen, reusable grocery bags in the entryway or mudroom, or towels in the bathroom.

Just about any organizer from Dollar Tree can help to tidy up your space, but if you're looking for a bit more division, consider a change in perspective. Any of the organizers available at Dollar Tree that have holes both on the sides and bottom, like the Rectangle Wire Basket and the Essentials Wire Trays, can be flipped upside down on your desk. The slots you just created can now be used to store scissors, pens, paintbrushes, markers, and pencils. This can be especially helpful if you don't want your items to be crowded together like they would be in a traditional holder.

Doing your own nails at home is a great way to cut down on spending and save a bit of time, but if you can't seem to quit your go-to acrylics or prefer press-ons, you need a space to store all of those tiny nail pieces. The boxes that these nails come in can work in a pinch, but switching up your storage method from a flimsy plastic package is a super simple upgrade. All you need is a Tool Bench Hardware Storage Case. Pro tip: these cases are also great to organize batteries to keep them from rolling around in your junk drawer.

Glitter! Whether you love it or you hate it, you're likely well aware of its ability to end up sticking to just about every surface it comes into contact with. Because of this, proper organization and methods of distribution are vital parts of the glitter usage process. Most of the time, glitter comes in either a small container or a plastic bag, meaning you often have to use your hands to get it on your project. Pour some in a Cooking Concepts Clear Salt and Pepper Shaker instead, and you have a low-cost storage method that minimizes spills and the dreaded glitter touch.