The Genius Pool Noodle Hack That Keeps Drawer Organizers Firmly In Place

Drawer organizers are great for keeping things tidy in your kitchen or bath, but they can slide every time you open or close the drawer. This problem often arises when your organizers aren't wide enough for the drawer and don't fit snugly in place. You can solve this with a genius pool noodle hack that makes slip-sliding a thing of the past. Yes, the same foam noodles that are summertime heroes can help you reinvent your organization as a stopper. You'll need to head to Dollar Tree and pick up one of its Colorful Foam Pool Noodles at $1.25 each. You'll also need a utility knife to cut it, along with a handy measuring tape.

Like most other pool noodle hacks for a clean and organized home, this hack is affordable and easy yet solves a very common problem. It can be used in various drawers throughout the house as a buffer to help keep the organizer, as well as the items, in place. Plus, it saves you the frustration of having to replace the organizer each time or seeing scuff marks from the organizer constantly hitting the drawer's back or sides as it shifts. This simple solution is a budget-friendly DIY you can do in just a few minutes, helping keep things a bit more tidy. Here's how to make this drawer stopper.

Decide which drawer or drawers this hack is best for, measuring the space behind your organizer, aka the gap you want to fill. Once you have your measurements, cut the foam noodle accordingly to fit the area. If you have a shallow drawer, this project may require shaving a bit of the pool noodle down on the sides or top. Remove your organizer from the drawer. While the drawer is empty, wipe down the surface to get it clean, especially if there are any spills or crumbs. Situate the noodle in the gap, pushing it as far back as possible, and then replace the organizer.

Test the fit, making small cuts if needed. When you're satisfied, step back and admire your genius. Don't be afraid to get creative with this smart way to use pool noodles for better drawer storage, and try it in your bedroom drawers for socks and underwear. If the noodle's bright colors are visible every time you open your drawer and it bothers you, try wrapping the foam noodle in decorative contact paper. You could also spray paint it for a neutral look.