DIY Cooling Rack Organizer
Create a stylish and functional organizer using items from the Dollar Tree. Perfect for storing small items in the kitchen, bathroom, or any space that needs extra storage!
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2 Tier Under Sink Organizer
Tools and materials:
- 2 Paper Towel Holders (metal)
- 2 Cooling Racks
- 2 Wood Cutting Boards
- 2 Baskets (small size)
- Zip Ties
- Hot Glue Gun (with glue sticks)
- Scissors
1. Attach cooling rack to paper towel holders
Position a cooling rack between two metal paper towel holders. Secure the cooling rack to the paper towel holders using zip ties. Tighten them to ensure the cooling rack stays firmly in place.
2. Glue the cutting boards
Apply glue to both paper towel holders and the bottom of the wood cutting boards. Adhere the cutting boards to the paper towel holders, one on each side.
3. Attach the cooling rack to the cutting boards
Add some glue to the top of the cutting boards. Place and secure the cooling rack on top of the cutting boards.
4. Add another layer of cutting boards
Apply glue to the top of the first layer of cutting boards. Stack and adhere another cutting board on top.
5. Add the final cooling rack
Add glue to the top of the second layer of cutting boards. Place the final cooling rack on top to complete the multi-layered structure.
6. Let the glue dry
Allow the glue to fully set before using the organizer. This ensures everything is securely in place.
7. Add the baskets
Place small baskets onto the cooling racks. These baskets can hold smaller items, like toiletries in the bathroom or kitchen essentials.
You now have a functional and stylish organizer that can be used in a variety of spaces. It’s perfect for storing bathroom essentials, kitchen tools, or even office supplies. The best part? This organizer is made from inexpensive Dollar Tree items!
Bonus Tip: You can even customize the look by painting the cutting boards or baskets to match your home decor!
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Seems rather time consuming, for what you end up with. The building if it, drying time of glue, etc. This could all be made sturdier by using 2 pieces of pine, cut to any length/height desired, instead of cutting boards. IMO you're limited to the height of cutting boards you've purchased. Cooling racks could be placed at any height you needed, secured to the wood by those little U-shaped brackets. Then you've got actual space to put bottles of dish soap, containers of dishwasher pods, etc. OR...order something from Amazon, it's at your house in 1-2 days. Problem solved, and you don't have to clean up all the glue you've spilled.
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Some are on a limited budget and I think this was creative and inexpensive. This gave me ideas on how to attach the racks to the boards because I have power tools. 😊
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Thank you Cass! You are very creative! I will borrow your ideas and create one.
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Nice hack, do you have something in the back so the baskets don't fall out the back?