Repurpose Dollar Tree Cooling Racks And Turn Them Into Stylish Craft Storage

If you're a crafter, you likely struggle with finding enough storage space, especially for all those small supplies and tools you reach for often. When you want to keep your craft room spick and span, decluttering tips don't always cut it. You simply need more space. It can be quite frustrating when you find a really cute storage system that you love, but it boasts a price tag that's just way out of your budget. When this happens, do what TikToker makeitwithmicah has done and head to Dollar Tree. There, you'll find some useful components to make a clever dupe that's probably better and cheaper than the real thing. You connect some cooling racks together, add some hooks and holders, and hang the whole thing on the wall.

Ready to keep your craft essentials decluttered and organized with the help of a clever kitchen gadget? You're going to need a few supplies from Dollar Tree. First, you want four Cooking Concepts Metal Cooling Racks, two Tool Bench Hardware Wall-Mountable Metal Hangers with Hooks, three Jot Metal Pencil Holders, and a selection of whatever storage baskets or small wire shelf units take your fancy. You'll also need some cable ties and some spray paint in the color of your choice. The creator of this DIY used gold spray paint, but feel free to select a hue that fits your craft room aesthetic. When selecting your add-ons in store, keep the tools and supplies you want to store on your new display rack firmly in mind. This will make it easier to choose just the right accessories. You also want to make sure that any trays, baskets, or caddies you choose can be easily attached to the frame using cable ties.

The basic framework for this storage system is made from the four metal cooling racks zip-tied together. Lay the racks flat on your worktable side by side so that they form a large rectangle. Connect them together with cable ties on all the adjacent sides — cut off the excess plastic from the ties after pulling them tight. You've basically just made a large pegboard that you can now attach the hooks and caddies to. Arrange the other storage accessories in any way you think is most useful for your specific storage needs. You could, for example, attach one of the metal hangers with hooks to the top left corner of the rectangle and the other at the bottom right. Play around with arrangement until you find what works best.

Once you're certain all the accessories are in the spots you want them, secure them to the racks with more cable ties. Grab your can of spray paint and cover the entire display unit with a few layers of paint. Do this outside or in a room with excellent ventilation — and wear a mask. Finally, it's time to hang your new stylish craft storage system on the wall. You can use Dollar Tree's adhesive hooks for more organization at home or some drywall screws for something more permanent. Whichever you choose, they need to be strong enough to hold the weight of the organizer and its contents. Depending on how many baskets and caddies you added, this entire unit should cost you less than $20, especially if you already have the spray paint. Of course, you don't have to buy the racks and other supplies from Dollar Tree. You can get them from any store you frequent often.