Next time you go to dollar store, be sure to copy these organization hacks

In today's world where things move faster than ever, it can be a struggle to keep up with everything on your to-do list. Finding time every day to manage the important things can make keeping a home clean and organized nearly impossible. For many people, organizational strategies tend to fall by the wayside because of more pressing issues, events, responsibilities and often, the budget. While the idea of keeping your home organized and in top shape is appealing, financing the tools to do it can seem overwhelming.

Fortunately, many organizational hacks for home improvement come straight from the dollar store! There’s no need to shell out money on pricey items that you can replicate for only a fraction of the cost. Knowing how to repurpose traditional containers, bins and even plastic bags is an excellent first step to keep items in place and available the moment you need them. You'll save time too, allowing you to check off that to-do list a little faster.

The storage space under your bathroom and kitchen sinks is helpful for keeping beauty, hygiene and cleaning products out of sight and for maximizing space in these rooms of daily use. However, it’s easy to forget what’s stored below as these spaces inevitably accumulate more than what you can possibly see, use or remember. Instead of letting the storage space under the sink get packed and out of control, keep everything in line by using simple dollar store baskets to keep items visible and secured. These plastic caddies often come with a handle making it easy to shift everything around when you need to access the back of the storage area. You can also stack these containers to save more space and keep everything visible so you won't purchase those items again before they’re actually gone.

Mention a lazy Susan and it’s likely that visions of kitchen storage options come to mind. Rotating storage has long been helpful for making ingredients accessible to home cooks, but it can also be a help for bathroom organization. Most dollar stores sell a budget-friendly version of a lazy Susan that you can place directly on the bathroom sink. When it’s hard to keep track of smaller items and toiletries such as Q-tips, lotions, and soaps that you use every day, place them on this rotating plate to easily find what you need. As an added bonus, by being able to move everything around at one time, you'll find that cleaning the bathroom sink is easier than ever.

The dollar store is a one-stop-shop when keeping the kitchen organized. When it comes to dividing utensils and making sure they’re readily available, a dollar store is a place that likely carries a wide variety of containers to get the job done. Knowing how to repurpose these jars and bins is a great first step in keeping the bathroom organized as well. Instead of shoving hairbrushes, curling irons and toothbrushes into a single drawer, keep them visible and ready to use by putting them into a utensil bin instead. The container can sit right on the counter for easy access which also opens up space in bathroom drawers for smaller items that are used less frequently.

There are some bathroom products that are worth buying in bulk. Those items that are required on a daily basis make sense to stock up on, however, finding an easy and efficient way to store it all can cause other issues. Instead of shoving excess products to the back of the sink or leaving them on the countertop to take up space, consider heading to the dollar store and picking up a few labeled plastic bins instead. These transparent bins make it easy to see what’s inside and their stackable nature means space can be used wisely under the sink. Labeling each bin eliminates the need to pick through each one when re-evaluating when the next shopping trip needs to happen.

Small plastic drawer bins from the dollar store are popular amongst shoppers looking for routes to keeping utensils organized in the kitchen. Fortunately for makeup users everywhere, these inexpensive containers are also the perfect solution to keeping lipstick, blush, mascara and more in place. Purchase several bins in varying sizes to fit non-traditional drawer dimensions and fill them with those beauty products that have a way of otherwise getting lost in the shuffle of a purse or under the sink. If the sizes of the bins just don’t fit the drawer and they’re sliding around, add a Velcro dot or two to the bottom to keep them secured.

A plastic pill organizer is a great way to keep medications in order and extra helpful when carrying them from place to place. The dimensions and ease of this product that can be found at the dollar store also make it an ideal solution for keeping jewelry organized. Fill each box with everything from rings and bracelets to necklaces and never have to worry about untangling them or losing them in a single drawer. As an added benefit, a pill organizer also makes it easy to travel with favorite pieces of jewelry knowing they are protected and easy to find.

Baking cookies is a worthwhile and delicious activity any time of year but when it comes to those seasonal cookie moments, finding just the right cookie cutter can be a chore. These fun, yet small kitchen additions have a way of getting lost in the back of drawers while they aren’t being used other times of the year. Instead of getting frustrated with the search, pick up a pack of traditional plastic zip bags at the dollar store and keep cookie cutters safe and sound within. The transparent bag makes it easy to identify the cookie cutters, even when they’ve shifted to the back of the storage space. It also allows all of the cookie cutters to stay together instead of floating around the kitchen individually.