12 of the best DIY storage ideas for your home

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Home organization and storage is a big business. Take a walk through your local home improvement store and you will notice that organization and storage solutions are not cheap.
You can still get organized on a budget. These 12 storage tutorials will show you how to repurpose items into creative storage for every room in your house.
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1. Inexpensive hanging storage
Make use of your vertical space with this DIY hanging storage solution from Make It and Love It. A plastic container for cleaning wipes is transformed into hanging containers for pens, pencils, kitchen utensils, or makeup. The best part is that all you need is a few plastic containers and a pair of kitchen sheers.
2. Hang things up
Tights and scarves become a jumble and take up a lot of room in your drawers. This creative idea uses inexpensive wooden clothespins to hang your tights and scarves up. The tutorial suggests just gluing them to your wall, but you can also use command strips for the safety of your wall.
3. Under-the-bed storage
Storage is a must in any home, but when closets and cabinets get full, turning to more creative ways to store things is a requirement. Storage under the bed is an ideal way to use ignored space while having a convenient place to store items. In this tutorial, an old dresser drawer is given new life. Get the full tutorial here.
4. Put it in a basket
Baskets offer incredibly handy storage. You can use them to keep toys, pillows, throws, and towels off the floor and neatly contained. Don't spend a fortune on a large basket. Lydi Out Loud shows you how to make this amazing storage basket from dollar store items.
5. Keep brushes handy
The dollar store for the win again with this project. Cheap glass vases are filled with beads to create the perfect storage solution for makeup brushes. Hello Miss Niki never has to dig to find the exact brush she needs. This simple solution also protects her brushes from unnecessary damage.
6. Keep your hair tools handy
Most women use their hair tools on a daily basis. Why wrap them up and hide them every day when you can simply place them in this convenient basket. Try hanging a wire file box with command hooks to the side of your bathroom vanity for easy blow dryer, flat iron, and curling iron storage.
7. Recycle an old spice rack
Don't dig through a box of polishes just to find the one color you are looking for. Use your nail polish as a focal point by putting it on display. This tutorial uses an old spice rack to create a stylish and functional nail polish organizing solution.
8. Organize your drawers
Cut up a cardboard box to make instant drawer dividers. The instructions here show you how easy it is. You could even go an extra step and glue scrapbook paper or fabric over the cardboard for a finished look.
9. Make your own bookshelves
Bookshelves are a great place to stack things -- and not just books. But a good quality bookshelf can be expensive. This DIY crate bookshelf from One Artsy Mama is made from simple wooden crates. You can make it as tall or wide as you need with the addition of more crates.
10. Craft your own shoe storage
Traditional shoe storage options rarely hold up. The bag things rip. The racks are unstable and fall apart. Cookie Loves Milk has a great idea for storing your shoes. All you have to do is glue sections of PVC together for this unique storage solution.
11. Hide things under the bed
Don't waste that valuable storage space under you bed. These creative rolling carts fit perfectly underneath a bed, futon, or couch. Use them to store shoes, clothes, books, or even toys. All you have to do is follow this tutorial to make your own.
12. Organize your desk with a cinder block
Cinder blocks are generally considered materials for construction, but with a little paint, a single cinder block can easily be turned into the ideal desk organizer. A decorative stencil is all it takes to add an eye-catching design to the exterior of these cement blocks. Get the full tutorial here.
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