{"id":20058,"date":"2021-11-03T21:16:49","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T21:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=20058"},"modified":"2021-11-03T21:16:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T21:16:50","slug":"15-zero-dollar-ways-to-organize-your-kitchen-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/15-zero-dollar-ways-to-organize-your-kitchen-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"15+ \u201cZero Dollar\u201d Ways to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You don\u2019t need unlimited funds to put a stopper on overflowing kitchen cabinets. These 11 DIYs can transform even the most cluttered cupboard into an organizational oasis\u2014all with near zero cost, time, or effort.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>By Hook or by Cook\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Steal a few hooks from the entryway, add a dash of inspiration, and you have all the makings of a baker-friendly cabinet. Start by mounting a key rail or self-stick plastic hooks to the back of a cabinet. Then, hang measuring cups and spoons, whisks, and mixer attachments to create an organizational oasis fit for a pastry chef.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/cabinet_hooks.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20084\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cabinet_hooks.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Functional D\u00e9cor for Small Kitchens\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you happen to have inherited your grandma&rsquo;s rolling pins, knotty wooden utensils, and\/or well-worn cutting boards, you have a design opportunity waiting. Consider storing these beloved kitchen wares out in the open as\u00a0authentic d\u00e9cor elements\u00a0by hanging them on\u00a0available wall space. Just make sure you mount them in such a way that you can easily take them down for use.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"743\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/dfh17may021_shutterstock_172853369-1-e1552338451934.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20094\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dfh17may021_shutterstock_172853369-1-e1552338451934.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Top-Shelf Idea\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Cure cabinet chaos on the cheap with a storage solution borrowed from your workspace. Stash an off-duty office organizer inside a deep cabinet to provide a perch for pots and pans, lids, and other tools of the culinary trade. As an added bonus, this organizer can be transferred to the countertop to store your favorite recipe books.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/file_organizer_repurposed_as_pot_holder.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20083\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/file_organizer_repurposed_as_pot_holder.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Rule with a Rod\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Rescue your under-sink cabinet from clutter by enlisting help from a bathroom basic. Secure a tension rod to the sidewalls of the cabinet to create hanging space for any cleanser that comes in a spray bottle. With the floor of the cabinet clear, you&rsquo;ll have plenty of room to stash baskets filled with brushes and sponges and other cleaning staples.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/under-sink-storage.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20085\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/under-sink-storage.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Room for Boards\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It seems there&rsquo;s no good way to store cutting boards. They&rsquo;re sometimes too tall to be stored vertically on a shelf, and when laid flat, they take up valuable real estate that could be used for cookware. This bespoke behind-the-door organizer offers an elegant solution to the problem. Here, scrap wood is secured to the inside of cabinet doors with screws and L-brackets\u2014just the right size for caching a collection of cutting boards.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/cabinet_door_organizer.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20086\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cabinet_door_organizer.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Organize Your Fridge with a Six-Pack\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Do all of your small bottles in the\u00a0refrigerator door\u00a0like to tip over after opening or closing the door?\u00a0Fortunately, the answer to tidying those wayward bottles is just a\u00a0recycling bin\u00a0away. To keep your kitchen storage and organization under control,\u00a0use an\u00a0empty six-pack holder\u00a0to hold the condiments in your refrigerator door.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/P1011011.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20095\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1011011.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Never Bin Better\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Left on shelves or in drawers, heavy kitchen essentials like cast-iron pans and ceramics can topple over or even crush more fragile items in the vicinity. Stash them instead in bargain baskets and bins on the floor of a cabinet to keep them safe and secure\u2014and out of sight.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/Kitchen-Cabinet-Organization_Bins.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20087\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Kitchen-Cabinet-Organization_Bins.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Soup\u2019s On\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Why splurge on a commercial can stacker to stem the avalanche of soup cans in the cabinet? You can make your own bargain version at home from an empty soda-can box. Cut a hole in the top of the box large enough to fit a soup can, then glue decorative paper to all four sides of the box to conceal its humble origins.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/soda_can_soup_holder.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20088\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/soda_can_soup_holder.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>It\u2019s a Wrap\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If bulky boxes of plastic wrap and aluminum foil are adding to the chaos of your kitchen cabinets or jam-packed drawers, transplant them to the back of a cabinet door. Secure two self-adhesive hooks to the wall for every holder, then slide the ends of each box around the hooks to keep them in close reach for wrapping up leftovers.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/command_hook_aluminum_foil_holder.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20090\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/command_hook_aluminum_foil_holder.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Think Outside the Box\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Those boxes of pasta, rice, and dried goods in the cabinet may hold the makings of home-cooked comfort food, but they can also make already crowded shelves too cramped for comfort. Transfer their contents into space-smart glass jars to bring visual order to a pantry cabinet.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/pantry_jars.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20089\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pantry_jars.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Stick to It\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Even a cleverly conceived pantry\u00a0organizer\u00a0isn\u2019t complete without labels. With stylish stickers made from adhesive vinyl letters, you&rsquo;ll never have to guess what&rsquo;s in stock. Adhere the labels to the front of each storage canister to identify foods in a jiffy and avoid \u201coops\u201d moments during your next baking session.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/pantry_container_labels.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20091\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pantry_container_labels.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Spiced-Up Storage\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Variety is the spice of life\u2014so why not change up your storage with a new behind-the-door spice rack? Assemble scrap wood, a wooden dowel, and a few screws into a lightweight shelf. Secure the rack to an interior cabinet door lined with decorative contact paper to store your aromatics in style.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/spice_rack.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20092\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/spice_rack.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Group Mentality\n\n\n\n</h2><p>How you arrange items in your cabinets is as important as what you choose to store in them. Take stock of your pantry and categorize items by type\u2014for example, baking supplies, dry goods, spices, and canned goods. Once everything&rsquo;s been sorted, stash like items into designated bins to make searching and scavenging for ingredients a thing of the past.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/cabinet_organization.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20093\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cabinet_organization.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Tension Rod Storage Hack\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It can be difficult to keep spray bottles and other cleaning supplies from falling over and making a mess under your kitchen sink. Thankfully, we have plenty of\u00a0cabinet organization tips and tricks.\u00a0To keep your cleaning supplies upright, hang them from a short tension rod inside your cabinet. Another clever idea is to slide a paper towel roll through the tension rod for easy access. This tension rod organization hack is also a great place to hang dish-drying towels and rubber cleaning gloves.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/P1011003.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20096\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/P1011003.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use Kitchen Storage and Organization as Decor\n\n\n\n</h2><p>A simple addition of molding along the upper cabinets adds a decorative touch as well as more kitchen storage space for displaying favorite dishes. It\u2019s painted to match other features in the kitchen. You could also replace your cabinets with\u00a0trendy open shelves.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/BA_055_FH05OCT_462_56_103_notext-cabinet-molding-after.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20097\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/BA_055_FH05OCT_462_56_103_notext-cabinet-molding-after.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Install a Kitchen Cabinet Rollout\n\n\n\n</h2><p>A shortage of storage space in\u00a0kitchen cabinets\u00a0would sour anyone in need of maximum stowaway room. Kitchen cabinet rollouts give additional capacity to cabinets and make it easier to find items so you can smile while you snack.\u00a0Learn how to\u00a0build your own rollouts for your kitchen\u00a0with the help of the Family Handyman\u2019s DIY University.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/FH10JUN_509_00_020-cabinet-rollout-1200x1200-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20098\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FH10JUN_509_00_020-cabinet-rollout-1200x1200-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Kitchen Window Plant Perch\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Do you like having fresh herbs at your fingertips? Keeping them on your counter takes up valuable space and doesn&rsquo;t expose them to enough light. Try this easy storage idea: Install a wire shelf between the upper cabinets flanking your kitchen window. You can set your plants where they&rsquo;ll get plenty of light without blocking the view. This also makes watering easy and keeps them readily available for snipping. Make sure to install the shelf high enough so you don&rsquo;t bump into it when you&rsquo;re working at the sink.\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/FH13MAR_INSTOR_01.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20099\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/FH13MAR_INSTOR_01.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Wine Storage and Organization for Small Kitchens\n\n\n\n</h2><p>What, no\u00a0wine rack? No\u00a0wine cellar\u00a0either? No problem! You can just as easily store your wine collection in a deep kitchen drawer, if there&rsquo;s one that&rsquo;s vacant. Just be sure to alternate the direction of the bottle so that they nest well together. If you&rsquo;re feeling ambitious, you could try making your own\u00a0roll-out drawers\u00a0to house your wine supply within a more spacious cupboard instead.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/dfh17may021_shutterstock_604515062-1-e1552338870839.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20100\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dfh17may021_shutterstock_604515062-1-e1552338870839.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Kitchen Storage: Better in a Basket\n\n\n\n</h2><p>You come home from the grocery store with an armful of fresh fruit, but lo and behold\u2014there&rsquo;s no spare fridge or\u00a0counter space available. A stylish solution for this storage problem is to hang a single or tiered wire basket from the ceiling. You can store your apples, bananas, and oranges as well as potatoes, onions, and garlic here. Plus, a hanging basket adds visual interest to your kitchen.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/11%5C/dfh17may021_shutterstock_617046881-1-1200x1200-e1552338979160.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-20101\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dfh17may021_shutterstock_617046881-1-1200x1200-e1552338979160.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need unlimited funds to put a stopper on overflowing kitchen cabinets. These 11 DIYs can transform even the most cluttered cupboard into an organizational oasis\u2014all with near zero cost, time, or effort. By Hook or by Cook Steal a few hooks from the entryway, add a dash of inspiration, and you have all\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20102,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[100,96,39,30,46,6,190,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-20058","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-diy","9":"tag-diy-home","10":"tag-home-organization","11":"tag-household-hacks","12":"tag-life-hacks","13":"tag-life-style","14":"tag-organization-hacks","15":"tag-tips","16":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/o.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20058"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20058\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div>