23 super clever organizing hacks that make the most of things you already have in your home
The whole idea of buying “organizing items” make our heads spin a little. As if we don’t have enough stuff already, now we have to buy new stuff to keep all the other stuff looking nice and organized? That doesn’t seem right!
Don’t get us wrong, we love a well-placed storage container, but we’d rather spend our money on buying new shoes than shoe dividers. And better yet, we’d rather just not have another thing to deal with — especially since the average U.S. home is estimated to have more than 300,000 items (!!!).
So instead of buying bins, boxes, and baskets — check out these 23 super clever organizing hacks that repurpose things you *already have* to make your home look (and feel) tidier than ever (and reduce waste!).
23 super clever organizing hacks that’ll make the most of things you already have
1. Empty candle jars → Bathroom storage
![Candle Jar Storage](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Diptyque_Gritty-Pretty_6-1500x1000-1-1024x683.jpg)
2. Egg cartons → Ornament holders
![Ornament egg carton holders](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Egg-Container-Reused-for-Christmas-Ornament-Storage-by-Make-Life-Lovely.jpg)
3. Picture frames → Jewelry organizer
![Picture frame jewelry organizer](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/shabby-chic-altered-picture-frame-dangly-earring-jewelry-display-holder-3.jpg)
4. Cereal boxes → Drawer dividers
![Cereal box organizers](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CerealBoxDrawerDividers12.jpg)
5. Rubber bands → No-slip hanger grip
![Rubber band hangers](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Llw0P4As-hangers-2.jpg)
6. Cans → DIY wine rack
![Wine rack storage](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3097-680x453-1.jpg)
7. Binder clips → Cord organizers
![Cord organizer](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/binder-clips.jpeg)
8. Tic Tac box → Bobby pin storage
![Tic tac storage](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tic-Tack-Hack-Bobby-Pin-Holder.jpg)
9. Cans → Pen Holders
![Tin can storage](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/upcycled-tin-can-desk-organizer-mountainmodernlife.com_.jpg)
10. Tissue box → Desk organizer
![](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Adult-Coloring-Craft-Supply-Holder.jpg)
11. Ottoman → Filing system
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12. Old pallet → Spice rack
![Spice Pallet Rack](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/upcycled-pallet-kitchen-spice-rack.jpg)
13. Old pill boxes → Mini first aid kit
![Pill storage container](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/nunx0QOn-pill-bottles-2.png)
14. Old trash can → Plant stand
![Plant stand](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Trash-Can-Plant-Stand.jpg)
15. Gum container → Change holder
![Gum storage](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-20-at-1.37.09-PM.png)
16. Wine boxes → Shoe organizers
![Wine storage for shoes](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/childs-closet-after-organizing-1-1-1024x684.jpg)
17. Old shoe boxes → Earrings organizer
![Earrings organizer](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DSCN5536-1024x768.jpg)
18 Glass jar → Hair tie holder
![Hair tie holders](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_1660.jpg)
19. Old trash can → Wrapping paper holder
![Trash can wrapping paper](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/6189327969_428d67a1c0_b.jpg)
20. Empty mason jars → Tea station
![Jar tea station](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tea-station-with-old-candle-jars.jpg)
21. Baby food jars → Spice containers
![Baby jar spice containers](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Recycled-Baby-Food-Jars-Spice-Jar-Containers-3-731x1024.jpg)
22. Coffee creamer containers → Snack storage
![Coffee Creamer storage](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tumblr_inline_ni5c0nvSLL1rg8xhj.jpg)
23. Old shower caddy → Cleaning supplies holder
![organizing cleaning products](https://blog.wholesomeculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Under-the-sink-storage-caddy.jpg)
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