Keep Drawers Organized With A Leftover Scrap From The Fridge

We all get to that point where we need to declutter and clean our kitchen drawers. The usual tell-tale signs of an impending drawer edit are doors that won't shut completely due to overflow and small items getting lost in the crowded compartments. If you see this, then one mistake you're probably making that people with organized drawers never make is just dumping every last item back in the drawer after a cleanup. A better approach is to use drawer dividers to create organized compartments. Fortunately, there's a simple DIY version you can make without buying a single thing. All you need is leftover scrap berry containers. Instead of tossing those plastic fruit containers, reuse them to corral small items and reduce drawer clutter.

There are several perks to using this DIY drawer organizer. First, they are easy to assemble. Simply remove the lids and line them side by side in your drawer. Second, the container size works well for most drawers. Most clear clamshell fruit containers are about 2 to 3 inches deep, while the average kitchen or vanity drawer has a minimum height of about 5 inches. So, your upcycled divider is a perfect fit for your drawer. And either way, if you have larger containers, put those in much deeper drawers. Further, this DIY allows you to hit two birds with one stone: your drawers will finally have some order, and at the same time, you're helping reduce waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.

To assemble your DIY fruit container drawer divider, all you need is your fruit packaging, a pair of scissors, and cable ties or tape. First, trim the hinge that holds the lids to your container using a pair of scissors. After that, it's time to play Tetris with your boxes, moving them around to make sure you have a snug fit in the drawer. Next, secure the containers together with tape if you want them to remain in a specific arrangement. You can also use cable ties instead of tape. If your clamshell packages do not have the usual airflow holes where you can pass the ties through, make holes on the sides using scissors and use those to connect one container to the next. Now, you have perfect little compartments for holding the scattered odds and ends in your drawers.

These recycled berry container dividers may feel lightweight, but if you buy berries frequently, then you'll probably have an abundant supply of replacements if needed. So repeat the process and swap them out with fresh organizers when they are too grimy or start getting deformed. Also, to make this storage system more efficient, you'll want to prevent the containers from sliding around every time you open or close the drawers. The secret is to add a non-slip base at the bottom of the dividers. This simple trick makes it easy to reuse plastic fruit containers around your home.