Organizing your home shouldn’t break your budget.
By making smart use of everyday items, you might meet all your storage needs in a budget-friendly fashion.
To stay within your budget, search flea markets andthrift stores for inexpensive options.
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Rethink Kitchen Items
Repurpose old or unused kitchen storage items in different areas of the house.
Here, a paper towel holder is used ascraft storageto keep spools of twine neat and orderly.
This stacked arrangement allows you to easily unwind and cut off the exact length you need.
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These inexpensive containers can be used all over the house to corral small items.
Stash the packages elsewhere if necessary and refill the cups as needed.
Cabinet Storage Upgrade
Add affordable organizing bins on shelves to keep kitchen cabinets organized.
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Attach labels to each one for even morecabinet organizingpower.
Store Sports Equipment
Basic laundry baskets make ideal vessels for storing bulky sports equipment.
These spacious containers are affordable, portable, and durable enough to handle plenty of wear and tear.
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Toattach a label to the basket, punch holes in the corners of the labels.
Run zip ties through the holes and weave of the basket to attach.
Plan a Weekly Wardrobe
Make morning routines easier by organizing a week’s worth of outfits.
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Use the small slots to give each cup its own spot.
On the Shelf
The inside of a small closet can pose a serious organizing challenge.
Clearly label the items with matching stickers to make finding what you need simple and easy.
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An over-the-door organizer is another affordable option that can help youmake the most of closet space.
Screw tops make them ideal for storing dry baking ingredients or small supplies.
Adhere labels to the fronts of jars so you might easily tell what’s inside.
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Kitchen Catch-All
Expand your kitchen storagewith an over-the-door clear plastic shoe organizer.
Don’t forget to label each pocket so everyone knows where to return items.
Make the panels about 3 inches longer and wider than the basket.
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Stitch the pieces together and hem the top edges.
Use a Spare Pan
Eliminate vanity clutter by storing beauty essentials in mini loaf pans.
Fill Buckets With Miscellaneous Items
Tidy up the entryway with personalized storage buckets for each family member.
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Give buckets a personal touch with name tags that help everyone keep track of their items.
Use magnets to add to-do lists and messages to individual buckets.
Hanger Holder
Organize craft materialswith plastic bags on hangers for an easy-to-see storage solution.
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Sort supplies into bags by throw in, and clip them on pants hangers.
This affordable storage idea helps clear your workspace and allows you to easily find what you need.
DIY Jewelry Holder
Turn your jumble of jewelry into an orderly (and attractive) arrangement.
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Use a paper towel holder to elegantly display necklaces and bracelets and prevent them from getting tangled.
Install it on the wall above a dresser or vanity for jewelry organization that doubles as decor.
Creative Container
Look for inexpensive secondhand finds at thrift or antique stores for fun storage solutions.
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This 1950s aluminum tumbler set with a carrying caddy is an unexpected and colorful way to store art supplies.
Divide and Conquer
File sorters are inexpensive storage solutions that work well outside the office, too.
Add one to a bathroom shelf to keep towels organized and at-the-ready.
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Sort towels for various uses by attaching a label to each compartment.
Simply screw vent grates in place on each rung to form shelves.
Paint the ladder a color that matches the rest of your decor.
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Mount the ladder to the wall for secure storage.
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