This Dollar Tree Hack Is The Chicest Storage For Fruits And Vegetables

Keeping your fresh produce beautifully stored on your kitchen counters is not only practical for access while cooking but also creates an attractive, earthy display that can elevate your home's interior design. A thoughtfully curated fruit and veggie basket lets your guests and loved ones know that the meal you're preparing was made with fresh ingredients. It can also help you keep a seasonal rotation of vibrant produce on hand, ready to enjoy.

However, users on social media apps like TikTok are taking fruit baskets to the next level, with simple, inexpensive DIY tutorials focused on making produce storage even more aesthetically appealing. One popular trend involves using affordable items like wire racks and zip ties from discount retailers like Dollar Tree to create tiered storage for your fruits and vegetables. Other similar tiered wire baskets can cost upwards of $30 when purchased from competing retailers such as Amazon; however, this DIY uses inexpensive materials to achieve the same effect for a fraction of the price. 

To start this project, you'll want to search the aisles of your local Dollar Tree store or shop online for two Cooking Concepts Paper Towel Holders, priced at $1.25 a piece, two Essentials Wire Rectangular Baskets, priced at $1.50 a piece, some nylon cable zip ties, priced at $1.50 a pack, and a pair of scissors. In total, this DIY can be achieved for less than $10. Once you've gathered all of your materials, you're ready to turn Dollar Tree crates into a countertop display shelf. Here's how to achieve the tiered wired fruit-and-veggie storage basket at home. 

To begin, remove any tags, stickers, or unnecessary plastic from the paper towel holders and rectangular wire baskets. Next, position the first wire basket perfectly between the two paper towel holders so they support it on both sides. Use the zip ties to secure the basket to both the bottom of the paper towel racks and to the sides vertically. Do the same for the other wire basket at the top of the paper towel holders, which should be spaced to hold both baskets in place. Once finished, be sure to secure any loose spots with additional zip ties and trim off the excess nylon so the zip ties look neat and subtle.

Once you have your basket assembled, there are plenty of ways to style it so that it can be harmoniously incorporated into your home's aesthetic. If you are looking for an easy and affordable Dollar Tree DIY that will add a rustic touch to your home, you can place wicker or woven baskets inside the wire basket to give it a more natural, earthy look. If you prefer bold, maximalist decor, you can apply a layer of vibrant spray paint, then seal it to give the basket an eye-catching pop of color. Of course, if you don't mind the more minimalist, chrome metal look, you can always leave it as is. However you decide to style it, this practical and inexpensive DIY can come together in a matter of minutes and save you money when compared to more expensive products from higher-end brands.