Say Goodbye To Measuring Cup Clutter With A Genius Dollar Tree Towel Bar Hack

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If there's one kitchen drawer that seems permanently doomed to chaos, it's the one holding measuring cups. Maybe you've been trying to maximize organization for deep kitchen drawers but your measuring cups rarely stack the way they're supposed to. Worse yet, at least one cup always seems to wander off when you need it most. Suddenly, you're missing the ⅓ cup mid-recipe, and your entire cooking rhythm is thrown off. The good news is you don't need a custom cabinet insert or an expensive organizing system to fix the problem.

With this simple hack, you can hang your measuring cups neatly using a towel bar. Simply pick up an Essentials Adjustable Over-the-Counter Towel Bar and a pack of Jot Metal Book Rings or carabiner clips from Dollar Tree. If you want something even easier to use, S-hooks work better (they allow you to take and return individual cups with one hand since you don't have to deal with clasps). 

What makes this solution super appealing is how cheap and accessible it is. All in all, you're only spending under $3.00. There's no drilling, permanent hardware, or commitment if you decide to move things around later. But the best part? This clever decluttering trick will help keep your kitchen drawers organized and your measuring cups visible, easy to grab, and all in one place. When you can see everything at a glance, you're less likely to lose pieces, rebuy duplicates, or waste time digging through cluttered drawers. 

Start by placing the adjustable towel bar over the inside of your chosen cabinet door. If possible, choose a cabinet that is near your prep area so your measuring cups are always within reach. Adjust the bar so it sits securely, and then hook your measuring cups onto the bar using metal book rings, small carabiners, or S-hooks. Now, they no longer have to fight for space in a drawer. Plus, you get to use vertical space that normally goes unused, making this setup one of the best places to store measuring cups.

To customize this hack, you can extend it beyond measuring cups and use the same towel bar to hang measuring spoons, small cooking utensils, oven mitts, and even lightweight kitchen towels. If you prefer a cleaner look, choose matching metal hooks or black hardware, like the Hedgbobo 12-Pack Metal S-Hooks, for a more cohesive aesthetic. Like the idea but not a fan of Dollar Tree's towel bar design? Opt for over-the-door hooks, such as the Mars-Rock 4-Pack Over-The-Door Hooks. These look much sleeker and don't require a bulky bar — just place the individual hooks over your cabinet door and hang your measuring tools.