Turn A Dollar Tree Shower Caddy Into The Perfect Organizer For Cookout Essentials

There's nothing quite as satisfying as grilling on a sunny day. Friends talking around an outdoor table with a warm breeze and a cold drink is the perfect way to ring in the evening. Of course, with a cookout comes the task of carrying out heavy dishes, hoping nothing gets broken, and then sorting through it all when it comes back into the house. One way to avoid the hassle is to keep all your BBQ tools and utensils organized with this handy hack – put everything you need in a cookout caddy.

There are some neat organizers available, but not everyone has the money to spend on outdoor dining storage. Fortunately, with a little creativity, a few items from your local Dollar Tree, and some zip ties, you can DIY entertaining essentials that are a must for your outdoor space. By sticking two shower caddies back-to-back and connecting cups for utensils, you've got a spot for everything you need for a family dinner. There's even room for napkins, and you can do it all for under $10.

To start, grab two wire shower caddies from your local Dollar Tree, along with four of their Jot metal pencil holders, a pair of tin snips, a glue gun, and a pack of nylon zip ties. With that out of the way, it's time to get started. Remove the crossbar and top shelf with your snips, and add hot glue anywhere there's a sharp edge showing. Flip the two racks back to back and connect them with ties. With more zip ties, attach the cups to the four corners of the second rung on the caddy. And that's it! The finished product should stand on any picnic table. With this nifty tool, you can carry paper plates, plastic utensils will go into the pencil holders, and napkins slide onto the bottom shelf. No need to worry about carrying out plates and utensils every time you barbeque, everything is right where you need it.

This is a great outdoor grill station idea for the perfect entertaining space, and it's also customizable. You can switch up the storage unit's looks to fit your needs and style. Consider attaching some hooks to the caddy to hang tongs, a spatula, and other grilling items, so you've got it all in one space. You can also paint the whole thing to match your dining motif or add faux flowers for a garden party touch.