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Many of us know Importance of having a clean kitchen – May occur only in random eye blinks. Things are used and things are discarded, and suddenly the countertops look untidy. sigh One way to help control clutter is by placing a tiered storage solution on the counter. For example, instead of your coffee supplies looking like someone threw a party, you have a designated bin to hold them. All you need to make a DIY multi-level organizer is a wooden box, dowels and glue. This is a budget-friendly alternative to buying an organizer — something you can be proud of when it’s done.
the creator A comfortable home The project has been shared on his social media accounts. She demonstrated how easy it is to attach three small boxes to four dowels, which then serve as the legs of the organizer. The end result is a stacked storage unit that takes up minimal counter space. To DIY this on the cheap, the key is to find boxes that are inexpensive. Dollar Tree is worth a look, as they are Crafters square wooden tray can work. You can also check out a thrift store or pick up a set of four Rustic wood box From Walmart.
Keep in mind that the boxes should all be the same size, and not more than several inches long and wide. Ideally, they should be about two inches high to leave enough space between them when attached to the dowels. Speaking of dowels, Dollar Tree sells Crafters Square Wood Dowel which are 15.75-inches long. You can also buy four of them at craft stores if you prefer a different size. There a Martha Stewart’s trick for maximizing counter spaceBut this DIY is more compact.
Say goodbye to clutter with this three-tier organizer
To start corralling the clutter with a DIY organizer, grab your hot glue gun. You want the piece to have an extra strong grip to support the weight of your kitchen items, so consider using Gorilla Hot Glue Sticks. If not, it would be best to choose a glue of equal strength instead of using plain hot glue. Set one of your boxes on the table with its front side up. Next, attach a wooden dowel to both back (outer) corners of the box, keeping it near the top of the dowel. Glue the dowels to the second box near their bottom, then attach the last box directly to their center.
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Take your remaining two dowels and glue them to the corners of the front of the box. It should now look like a three-tiered storage piece. Let it sit to dry thoroughly. Once it’s ready, place it on your kitchen countertop for things that would normally clutter it. Use it for essentials like sunglasses, headphones and wallet. Or, let it corral your condiments, bar items, or office supplies like pens and notepads. Inside it put jars, bottles or snacks that are usually floating around freely on your counter.
If you want to zuz the organizer, paint the pieces individually before assembling them. You can wrap the dowel tightly with jute twine or yarn for a chic look. Many people find kitchen clutter very stressful, so hopefully your new storage solution will help maintain clear countertops. Consider, to boot Keep drawer clutter organized with a beautiful vintage thrift store.
