Say Goodbye To A Messy Gaming Setup With This Dollar Tree Pegboard Idea

Depending on how you game, you likely have a pretty crowded area. After all, you need charging ports, multiple controllers, consoles, a couple of monitors, headphones, and a few decorations, at a minimum. With all these accessories, it is no surprise that even organized setups can start to feel cluttered. If you need more space and don't want to spend a lot of money, @prettyangelplays on TikTok offers a cheap and easy solution that looks nice and is practical. 

According to the TikTok creator, organizing your gaming area does not require many supplies. First, you will need to get a few pegboards from the Dollar Tree. Additionally, grab some packs of pegboard accessories. Unless you know exactly how you want to hang up all your items, you should probably buy a mix of different accessories so you can play around a bit. For installation, you will also need a couple of furring strips (which are just thin pieces of wood), wood screws, and a drill.

If you end up liking the pegboard look, don't hesitate to go back to Dollar Tree and buy a few more. There are so many ways to repurpose them in your home, including using a pegboard to keep kids' toys neat and organized by hanging them on a closet door. Pegboards have many practical uses, so keeping a few extra on hand can be helpful. 

First, you'll want to determine where you want to hang the pegboard. Once you are happy with the location, screw the furring strips into the wall. Typically, the furring strips should be placed at the top and bottom of the pegboard. While weight limits are one of the downsides of using pegboards for tool storage, most gaming accessories are light enough that this is unlikely to be an issue. If you're a little nervous, though, don't be afraid to use multiple accessories to hang up bulkier items.

Then, use your screws to attach the pegboard to the furring strips, and that's the majority of your hard work. From there, you have to play around with the items you want to hang. In the video, @prettyangelplays not only hangs up core gaming accessories, but small decorative pieces as well, like figurines, so you can really have free rein with how you use your pegboards. You can even hang up keyboards when you're not using them to free up some desk space for homework or other hobbies.

Usually, at Dollar Tree, the pegboard comes in either white or black. However, a little paint can help the pegboard match the rest of the room or add more color. You can also use peel-and-stick wallpaper from somewhere like Amazon to wrap around the board, similar to the DIY organizer wall that holds all your essentials. In the end, you'll have a DIY customizable space for all your gaming needs.