DIY An Affordable Shower Caddy Using A Few Dollar Tree Items

Shower caddies are so nice to have. They keep all of your soaps, shampoos, and razors neatly organized and within easy reach. They also help to reduce bathtub and shower clutter by keeping things secure, as opposed to sitting on the edge of the tub or soap tray where they can easily fall and create more soap scum. These storage systems can have a vast range of price tags, from under $10 to $50 or more for the high-end ones. Mesh is a commonly considered material when picking out shower caddies, as they function similarly to hard plastic ones but are often more affordable. If you want to save even more money, however, there is actually a way you can make your own mesh shower caddy for about a dollar. This creative, budget-friendly hack involves folding and gluing a mesh laundry bag from Dollar Tree in a way that creates a two-pocket shower caddy that hangs right on your shower curtain rings. All you need for this hack is a 3-pack of Dollar Tree's mesh laundry bags (you only need one, but they come in packs of three) and a hot glue gun.

This is an easy hack that will give you a perfectly useful mesh shower caddy on a budget. Since there are three laundry bags in a pack, you also have the option to make three caddies, either to store additional items in your own shower or for other members of your household. If you take full advantage, the cost comes out to less than 50 cents a caddy — that's quite a steal, if you ask us.

To begin this hack, unzip your mesh laundry bag and turn it inside out. Smooth it out on a flat surface and fold it in half. Don't worry about the location of the zipper, since it won't be used in the final product. Unfold one side of the unit slightly, apply a strip of hot glue, and press the pieces together using a heat-safe object. Repeat this step in the middle of the pouch, as well as at the opposite end. When the hot glue is dry, your mesh shower caddy is finished, and you can hang it up by threading it through your shower curtain rings. Now, you can place your shower items inside where they'll be out of your way.

While this Dollar Tree shower storage hack is great for creating an extremely affordable shower caddy, there are a few things to consider. Since Dollar Tree items are generally not recognized as super durable, you may not want to put multiple heavy items in the caddy. Not only will doing that put a strain on the mesh, but it will put more weight on your shower curtain rings than they are designed to handle. It also has the potential to bend your shower curtain rod or even pull it down. Your new shower caddy is best suited for storing things like bath toys, shaving supplies, and small bath toiletries, like kids' shampoo.