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Last updated on April 8th, 2022 at 09:32 pm
If you asked my husband what his favorite thing I did to organize our house is, he’ll tell you, “The boxes in the hallway cabinet for all our stuff. I can find everything I need!” So, this is a husband approved organizing hack for less than a dollar.
When we first moved into our house we had a fabric bin filled with all our extra bathroom supplies. We stored it in our hallway cabinet because our bathroom has literally no storage. The bin was really getting out of control. It was so heavy it wouldn’t slide out of the cabinet and everything was haphazardly thrown in without any rhyme or reason.
So here was my solution: use 6-quart shoe boxes to sort and organize all our bathroom supplies and more, all for less than a dollar.
The shoe boxes I used are $0.84 each at Walmart.
Why this Organizing Hack works:
1. The boxes slide quickly and easily out of the cabinet. Since they are lightweight, they can be removed and set on the counter for easy access.
2. It’s easy to label them so things go back to the right places and saves us time if we’re in a hurry.
3. Since the boxes are small, it is easy to keep inventory of what you have and what you don’t need. (Do you really need all those toothpaste samples from your dentist?)
4. If something spills you can wash it with soap and water. If it’s really bad, you can toss it without regret since it was only $0.84.
The Organizing Hack that works everywhere
Since the success of the hallway cabinet, I’ve expanded my use of these boxes to the medicine cabinet and the playroom. (I also use them to organize my shoes, since they are supposed to be shoe boxes.)
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This is a low budget investment that will save you so much time and money. And it’s pretty available if you have a Walmart or Target nearby. This husband approved organizing hack will make everybody happier.
If you’re looking for more ways to save time and money, download the free Organizing Checklist right here.
Love this organizing idea! My closets are in bad need of some organization, especially the my craft closet. Talk about stuff everywhere and growing by the minute. Thanks for sharing this tip!
I really need to do this for my kids’ toys. In my office, I’ve been using the beauty subscription boxes to sort office supplies and crafting supplies.