Woman Turns Empty Cabinet Door Space Into Clever Storage With An Easy Dollar Tree DIY

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Cabinets are lifesavers for storage, but it can still feel like there's never enough room. That's why it's important to maximize every inch of cabinet space — even if it means using a hack or two. DIYer Bargain Bethany shared one that cleverly focuses on a cabinet door. Many of us are accustomed to using baskets and bins for storage, so why not have a container on the back of a cabinet door that can help as well? Good thinking. It's an easy Dollar Tree DIY requiring just a few items, including a towel bar, a utility knife, zip ties, and a trash bin.

The reason Bargain Bethany tried the hack was to corral her grocery bags. She typically tossed them into the cabinet beneath her kitchen sink, a practice that often leads to chaos. Hanging a trash bin on the door not only solved the issue, but it can be used for other items, too. It's also an area of the cabinet that's not always taken advantage of. Well, unless you're attempting a storage trick to keep kitchen towels neat and tidy! The bin does gobble up some of the cabinet space when the door is closed. Yet, having a spot to hide messy items could be worth it.

Another benefit of this DIY is that it should be a one-stop shop for all the supplies. The main item needed is a Dollar Tree Essentials Adjustable Over-the-Counter Towel Bar. Then, swoop up a pack of Tool Bench Nylon Cable Ties and a plastic garbage bin. For example, this Rectangular Trash Can at Dollar Tree is approximately 15 inches tall, which will give plenty of room for storage. If you have an old one you'd prefer to repurpose, just make sure to thoroughly wash it out.

Begin by removing any packaging or stickers. Then, hold the towel bar against the trash bin (under its top lip) — just below the bar is where you'll be making a cut. Now, take your utility knife and slice the plastic, creating a horizontal slit that's several inches long. You can then thread a few cable ties through the slit. Set the bar against the bin one more time with the hooks facing upwards and close the cable ties around it. The garbage can should be connected to the front of the towel bar.

You can now hook the piece to the back of a cabinet door (such as one underneath the kitchen sink), and you'll be able to use it for storage. Fill it with plastic grocery bags — or things like extra sponges, rags, and dish gloves. If it's a baking cabinet, set plastic measuring cups and utensils inside. Or, have it be a place to store rolls of kitchen wrap and liners. After deciding upon the container's purpose, consider adding a label to its front, similar to the DIYer. You could use something like these PartyGarden Letter Stickers on Amazon.

Have you been seeking under-the-sink bathroom storage ideas? This hack would work perfectly in the lavatory, too. Use the bin for storing wash cloths, toiletries, or spare rolls of TP. If you have overnight guests, turn it into a supply container that has all the bathroom essentials they'd need for a comfortable stay. However you use it, it should help keep your cabinet a bit more organized. Plus, it'll give that lazy, empty door another purpose.