How to Organize

Are you ready to organize, but need some tips on exactly how and where to begin? We have what you're looking for here. Check out our many categories of home organization from your closet to your basement and everything in between. Take a look around our DIY video tutorials, top projects, discussion boards, and slideshows.

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Top Projects for Organizing

Visit our top DIY organization projects for tips on how to best organize your home.

Winter Gear Storage

I needed a system to organize my winter gear. We have our coats hanging in the laundry room entry way but our hats, gloves, scarves ... they were a mess! Here is an easy and inexpensive way I have come up with to store our winter gear. You can see more of my crazy creations here

Chas' Crazy Creations

DIY Kitchen Drawer Dividers

I wanted to add dividers to my kitchen drawers, to help control the chaos! And also to help curb the colourful language that mealtime can sometimes elicit from me. I wouldn’t say I’m savvy in the kitchen, but I know enough that when things start to cook (burn), finding the utensil I need is time sensitive!I saw a few tutorials online, where they built inserts using ¾” or 1” wood, and simply dropped them into the drawer. And while they seemed easy enough to duplicate and looked really great, I couldn’t help but think that all that thick wood was using up a lot of valuable space in the drawers. So I decided to try something a little different.My first step was to lay all the drawer contents out on the countertop, into groups. Once I had a clear view of what I had, I purged many items. Seriously, four soup ladles, who was I trying to kid?

Valerie Burge

Tension Rod Shoe Storage

Shoe lover? I certainly am, but living in Brooklyn with limited space can sometimes cause chaos in the closet. An easy way to organize your shoes is with some tension rods! Tension rods are honestly a staple in organization these days and this hack is no exception. By simply installing some tension rods in your closet you can rest your shoes in an orderly fashion easily. If you need to organize your entire closet, join our online workshop, where you'll learn all the techniques to make your closet a sanctuary :)

Amanda C, Hometalk Team

Super Easy DIY Ladder Pot Rack for Under $40

My husband thought I was a little bit crazy when I suggested suspending a ladder in the kitchen and hanging pots and pans off of it... ladder pot racks just weren't something he had ever even heard of, let alone seen.But he admitted that I have a pretty good track record when it comes to home décor, so he was willing to hear me out and see what he could do to help.We happened to have a ladder already on hand from when he made blanket ladders last fall, so we held it up in the kitchen a bunch of different ways until he could see what I was going for. It was obvious that it would work and look amazing, but first we would need to cut it down a little to make it a) look more like a pot rack and less like a ladder and b) fit above the island in the middle of the kitchen.For our pot rack, I simply cut 2 feet off the blanket ladder to make it 4 feet; but I'll cover a do-it-from-scratch routine here in case you missed the how to make a blanket ladder post. If you already have a blanket ladder (and why wouldn't you??), skip on down to the Preparing to Hang Your Ladder Pot Rack section below.

Cindy | Something Painted White

DIY PVC Pipe Organizer for Your Shoes

Shoe clutter has always been a problem that haunts our entryway. Between everyone's everyday shoes, sports shoes, boots, and leisure shoes, there's barely any floor space!I'm always on the hunt for creative ways to stow clutter, so after the last time I tripped walking in the door, the wheels in my head started turning on turbo. What I came up with is an easy, affordable, and attractive enough way to store shoes, while keeping them easily accessible—using PVC pipes!Learn tons of other hacks to an organized closet, by joining our organizing workshop! Registration ends May 15th, so hurry!

Hometalk Originals

Storage Bin to Toy Box

Do you have one of those plastic storage bins lying around? You know, the ones we use for moving, storing decorations and tucking away clutter? I've found another great use for these bins - a toy box! Create a playful toy box with a bin, fabric and a little glue.

Julien K., Hometalk Team

DIY Wire Shelf Covers

Ahhh….wire shelving. The shelving we all love to hate. It’s durable, cost-efficient and practical. But man, is it an eyesore. Not to mention how it leaves lines on your stacks of clothing and nothing ever seems to balance well on it. This DIY tutorial will teach you how to cover wire shelving on a budget.

Jessica | The Martin Nest

Create a Pool Storage Pallet for Pennies on the Dollar

Pallet DIYs are all the rage right now! This simple project will create a pool storage unit from a pallet and some basic DIY supplies. It’s up to you how fancy you want to make it, but in my step-by-step tutorial I’ll show you how to create a basic pool storage unit out of a pallet and a few hooks. Get ready for hours of summer fun without worrying about where to hang towels and bathing suits to dry!

Alexandra Stapleton-Smith

Dollar Tree Bathroom Organizer

Are you tired of Dollar Tree DIY organizers? I'm not and this one might be my favorite yet!

Rachel | Faith Hope Home

Dollar Tree Bathroom Organizer

Are you tired of Dollar Tree DIY organizers? I'm not and this one might be my favorite yet!

Rachel | Faith Hope Home

Let slideshows of home organization projects help get you started with your own.

Organizing Videos

Looking for DIY video tutorials for organizing your home? Look no more.

4 Pringles Can Hacks

You can't tell me you've never made the duck face with 2 Pringles anytime in your life. I mean, who doesn't love Pringles? With all my empty cans I've decided to create 4 can up cycles using 2 large and 2 snack size containers.

Kara S.

Organize your craft room with these brilliant tricks

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Kimberly Parrett Coffin

Peg Board Kitchen Storage Wall

Lacking cabinet space in your kitchen? This might be a great option for you! Not only is this a great option for storage, but can be used to make a fun statement on your wall! By simply drilling a peg board to your wall you create a great and fun space to decorate and store things!We want to help you DIY, so some of the materials in this post are linked to sellers. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

Amanda C, Hometalk Team

Dollar Tree DIY Simple Wood Desk Organizer and an Updated Vase

ClutteredCorkBoard

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Organizing Projects

We have compiled the best DIY home organization projects here for your inspiration.

DIY Fabric Covered Storage Boxes

Are you getting organized in the New Year? You can easily make these adorable and functional fabric covered storage boxes to help you get organized. And would you believe they are made out of cardboard boxes?

Kati @ Houseful of Handmade

How to Make a Giant Peg Board for Craft Organization

This project had been on my to do list for along time. I am so excited to get this baby checked off! It was soooooo easy to put together. I’m not sure what took us so long to make this giant peg board! It’s definitely an afternoon project, & it doesn’t take long to get up at all. It it awesome for organizing all of my craft supplies, & it would make a great addition to any workspace. So keep reading, & I’ll show you how to make a giant peg board.

Ginger Bowie

DIY $1 Spice Racks

Spices. I had duplicates I didn't know about. Some of my spices looked the same and I'd use the wrong one in a recipe (NOT fun!) This had to change! I wanted something cheap, something I didn't have to clean and easy to install.

The Stonybrook House

11 Genius Organizing Hacks for the Most "Type A" Person in Your Life

Sick of tripping on wires, sorting through cleaning supply cabinets, and digging in utensil drawers? In the immortal words of Kimberly Wilkins, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” That's why we collected some of Hometalk’s most popular (and simply genius) organizing hacks to get your home in order, and save you time and energy. Even the most Type A person you know isn’t this organized! 1. Turn Dollar Store cooling racks into stow-away spice storage

Hometalk Highlights

Hanging Chicken Wire Fruit / Produce Baskets

I have had my produce in a bowl on my counter for ages, but I could really use the counter space for other things. That's why I decided to make a hanging produce basket! This is a cheap and easy fix considering it's made from chicken wire! All you have to do is cut and bend the wire in the shape of your choice, and hang it where you please!

Amanda C, Hometalk Team

9 Genius Ideas for Dollar Store Cooling Racks

Remember this spice rack hack we shared a week ago?

Hometalk Highlights

DIY Fabric Covered Storage Boxes

Kati @ Houseful of Handmade

How to Make a Giant Peg Board for Craft Organization

Ginger Bowie

DIY $1 Spice Racks

The Stonybrook House

11 Genius Organizing Hacks for the Most "Type A" Person in Your Life

Hometalk Highlights

Hanging Chicken Wire Fruit / Produce Baskets

Amanda C, Hometalk Team

9 Genius Ideas for Dollar Store Cooling Racks

Remember this spice rack hack we shared a week ago?

Hometalk Highlights

Popular Organizing Discussions

Would you like to join the popular discussions about DIY home organization? Join us!

Sponge holder won’t stick to side of stainless steel sink.

/> Dena Williamson

I bought a new sponge holder for my stainless steel kitchen sink. It has two suction cups to hold it against the inside wall of the sink. I can never get it to hold. It slides down the side of the sink. Looking for a way to hold it without damaging the sink.

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Need ideas for garbage can backsplash?

/> Jessica A

In my kitchen, the wall behind the garbage can is always getting splattered with something. As I wash it, the paint is wearing thin. I am looking for ideas that won't cost much.

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How do I cover wire shelves so everything doesn’t fall over?

/> Pamela

My apartment has wire shelves in the refrigerator as well as in the pantry closet. Everything I place on the shelves ends up toppling over and falling through. What can I use that is DIY, a.k.a. free if possible or very inexpensive, that can remedy this? At the moment, I am using large low-sided cardboard boxes from the grocery store, the kind of holds flats of berries in. But it is not ideal.

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How can I make moving items (med. size boxes) up & down stairs easier?

/> Barb

I'm a 77 yr old female with on-going back problems , despite having 3 surgeries, and COPD. My bigest concern is Christmas season when I have to bring decorations upstairs & then down again. Is there anything like a slide contraption for stairs that could be used as needed?

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New Organizing Projects

Looking for new ideas of how to organize your home yourself? Check out new projects.

Brighten Storage Bins With Vibrant Tie-Dyed Tissue Paper

Welcome to a world of colorful possibilities! If you're looking for a fun and creative way to transform a plain plastic storage bin, then you've come to the right place. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to tie-dye white tissue paper and use it to decoupage a plastic binThis post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Julie McDowell - Design Artist

DIY Vertical Laptop Stand With Wood Scraps

Got some scrap wood lying around? Solve the WFH problem of having dual computers with this DIY vertical stand/laptop dock!Find the detailed step-by-step here!

VeryLiv

A Step-by-step Guide to Decorating With Upcycled Cookie Tins

It's that time of year again when the holiday season has come and gone and you're left with a pile of empty holiday cookie tins from Christmas gifts. Instead of throwing them away, let's upcycle them into functional storage containers.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Recreated Designs

Baby Shower/Gift Clothing Rack

This one is a bit off the beaten path. When my younger daughter called and said "Dad can I borrow your hot glue gun?" I knew she needed some help...We came up with something a bit sturdier for the occasion. Hopefully some of you can think of other places to use this idea.

Jim Cox

Easy Bike Helmet Storage DIY

After getting sick of our family’s bike helmets constantly tumbling around the garage I thought it was high time we figure out a solution to keeping them corralled and within easy reach. The best part? It cost me nothing since I already had the hardware and scrap wood kicking around. | This post contains affiliate links |

Sarah | Birch Landing Home

HOW TO STORE ALL THAT TISSUE PAPER

I think I have a problem with tissue paper. I cannot toss it. Even if it is crinkled with torn edges. Even if the glittered tissue has lost its sparkle. Not even when I can buy fresh sheets at the dollar store. Naturally, I blame my parents who are second-generation repurpose enthusiasts. Please note the snarcasm in that sentence! My parents read my blog every weekend.