Made a Storage/Shelf With Plastic Crates for Daughters Room for $16

I found these small plastic crates at the store Five Below for just $2 a piece.
They connect together with a small peg and hole and a snap on the sides.
To hang, I simply drilled a hole in the bottom of each crate, used an anchor and screw to attach to the wall and Viola! I would also recommend using a large flat metal washer behind the screw, since the plastic can crack, it will also add stability.
The hardest part was getting the stickers off the back. ;)
***For those that have expressed concern about the height of the crates, my house is a ranch and the upstairs ceilings are low. Two walls are slanted, so wall space is limited, I had to be creative. My daughter is almost 8 and is tall, so with the help of a small step stool, she can reach her toys. If your child is smaller, I would recommend hanging these crates lower.

Finished shelf

individual crate

Connected crates

hole drilled in bottom

added large metal washer for stability.

Finished shelf

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Becki Jerry Matyas Rongstad
on Aug 27, 2017
How did you connect the bins to each other?

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- Katie
  on Jul 25, 2018
  They “snap together on the side”.
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Tori
on Sep 27, 2017
How did you get them level?
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- Rory McBean
  on Mar 29, 2018
  I would use a level.
  I am in love with everything PEANUTS!
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Crystal Thursby
on Aug 21, 2018
What is the size of each crate? Also, where did you find them that fit so well by snapping together? Oh my. I'm having a difficult time finding any around for $2. This is absolutely perfect I'm thinking 3 baskets above and 3 baskets down one side and 3 baskets down another and place a mirror in the middle? For an 8 year old, may have to do 4 to get the heighth necessary, I'll wait to hear the size of the baskets, great great idea!! Thanks so much.
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- Deedra
  on Oct 23, 2018
  I bought some from Walmart for 97 cents each
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Katie
on Jul 25, 2018
So cute! And decorative neat! Love it!
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Sue Klinedinst
on Oct 23, 2018
Love this project idea! Thanks!
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