Incredible Dollar Store Hacks and Deals

What you’ll need: Mason Jars, paint, sandpaper and matte finish sealant 
Estimated cost: $16*

These repurposed mason jars are so beautiful and useful. The distressed look of the paint gives them a lovely antique look that will compliment any bathroom decor. Mason jar lids for flowers are perfect for the larger lids which will be used for toothbrushes.

Mason Jar Storage Containers @the36thavenue / Pinterest.com

All you need to do is give the jars two coats of paint. Once dried, gently distress the paint using sandpaper. Then you will need to finish off with matte finish sealant. Let dry and you can use the jars for all of your bathroom accessories. The smaller ones are great for earbuds and cotton wool and the bigger ones are great for toothbrushes and toothpaste. 

What you’ll need: Dollar store containers
Estimated cost: $4*

Instead of spending fortunes on expensive jars, you can find storage jars at the dollar store. What is great about this idea is the use of Tupperware as storage for dry goods as you can stack them up, saving a lot of space. Keeping the cupboards neat and accessible has never been this simple. 

Pantry Storage @mrsaliciapowers / Pinterest.com

The addition of labels really levels up the aesthetic of this pantry storage. Labels can easily be printed and designed at home or you can pick up labels at the dollar store too. Smaller jars can also be used for spices and other dried goods like nuts and dried fruits too.

What you’ll need: Baskets of various sizes 
Estimated cost: $3*

Every drawer needs these baskets. Move aside Marie Kondo, the organization of these bathroom drawers bring joy. Fitted together like Tetris, they can be used to sort all the little bits and bobs of makeup, creams, gels and other bathroom goodies.

Bathroom Drawer Organization @byjillee / Pinterest.com

Of course, as with so many of the items on this list, they can be adapted to suit most organization needs. Such as an underwear drawer using larger baskets or jewelry and accessories. Even kitchens could benefit, don’t we all have that messy drawer with random items such as string and light bulbs?

What you’ll need: Cutlery storage 
Estimated cost: $1*

Coffee pods are extremely popular, though notoriously difficult to store. Very often we end up with piles and piles of pods, which spill out of the drawer or cupboard when we open it. This hack creates not just storage, but a coffee haven. All we need is one empty drawer.

Coffee Pod Storage @uharris751 / Pinterest.com

The cutlery storage is the perfect size to store rows of coffee pods, and the great thing is we can use the perimeter of the drawer for our cups and saucers! Perhaps even a teaspoon section and we would have a one stop spot for all things coffee. 

What you’ll need: Wire dollar store baskets and chalkboard frames 
Estimated cost: $6*

These are so incredibly versatile. Created with a dollar store wire basket, all that needs to be done is to hang them up and hot glue the chalkboard frames on them. The labeling can be done any number of ways. For instance a white board or a more permanent label using a picture frame, but these chalkboards are super cute.

Wire Mail Basket Wall Storage @kathyconnon / @rodriguez82233325 / Pinterest.com

The possibilities are endless, basket sizes can be bigger or smaller to accommodate different items. Paperwork, kids toys, laundry, toiletries can all be stored this way. They could also be used near the kitchen sink as a strainer for freshly washed cutlery. 

What you’ll need: Shower rod, hooks and a basket
Estimated cost: $11*

The bathroom is already a small space which gets used very frequently. Clutter is inevitable and oftentimes overwhelming. If there is a family sharing one bathroom, there can be a huge amount of bottles, sponges, soaps and other toiletries which are so difficult to keep organized.

Shower Rod & Hook Storage @kcsexton / Pinterest.com

This is such a great solution because not only does it create a space to hang sponges but also baskets, totally clearing out shelf space. No more cluttered bottles in all corners of the tub, they can all neatly hang from the shower rod. Easy to access and easy to put away. Perfect!

What you’ll need: Sticky notes, cork board and cardboard 
Estimated cost: $4*

It’s a familiar scene, sticky notes in random places all over the house. In an attempt to get more organized, we write down notes and then .. well the notes disappear. This customizable wall calendar is the perfect way to get organized and never lose a sticky note again.

Customizable Wall Calendar @hgtv / Pinterest.com

This can be created in any color you choose, neutrals or bright colors. By using a cork board and cardboard as a backdrop, you then arrange the sticky notes to have one for each day which you can remove, make a note and re-stick it down. You could always use a pin into the cork board if the sticky notes lose their stick from being removed and replaced. 

What you’ll need: Book or magazine and twine
Estimated cost: $2*

While the original poster suggested using a book, the purists out there might not want to cut up an actual book. There are alternatives of course, any kids magazine or activity book will look just as beautiful and nowadays you can pick up beautiful activity books in the dollar store for next to nothing!

DIY Book-Page Banner @dollartree / Pinterest.com

All you need to do is cut triangle shapes to your desired size. Then you can punch a hole on either side of the base of the triangle using a regular punch. At that point the hard work is done and you simply weave the triangles into the twine at the punch holes. Party decor DIY at its finest! 

What you’ll need: Table tennis balls and googly eyes 
Estimated cost: $11*

Eye spy a Halloween googly eye wreath which would set your decor apart from everyone else in the neighborhood! By gluing googly eyes onto table tennis balls, this wreath is most certainly eye catching and will likely be quite the conversation starter! 

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If you wanted to make this even scarier, you could paint red veins on each eyeball, or perhaps green for some super scary zombie eyes. This project would be great fun with the kids to get them involved with the Halloween decor and get everyone excited for the spookiest holiday of the year!

What you’ll need: Dollar store lazy susan
Estimated cost: $1*

How many times have you had to unpack the contents of the under sink storage while searching for that one detergent which is inevitably in the very far back corner? This lazy Susan under sink storage solves so many problems.

Lazy Susan Under Sink Storage @cattherinev / Pinterest.com

First of all it is so much easier to organize, saving space and time. Secondly, it is so easy to find exactly what you are looking for. Just turn ol lazy Susan around and voila! This idea could be used in all areas of the house, including kitchen cupboards for things like spices or canned goods. 

What you’ll need: Dollar store locker bins and some upcycled tins. 
Estimated cost: $6*

To create something that is uniform and elegant, it is less about the materials themselves and more about how they are put together. This is a great example of simple and affordable items being put together in such a way that it looks clean and elegant. 

Vintage Locker Bins ©Lily Weber / Foter.com

When upcycling tins, be sure to file down the edges of the opening so as to not cut yourself. They can be used for any number of items such as stationary or cutlery. The neutral color of the locker bins creates a sense of coherence and of course this could also be brighter colors.

What you’ll need: Two toys of your choosing, paint and wooden blocks
Estimated cost: $9*

Toys can be picked up for next to nothing at the dollar store, and of course as any parent knows, kids get tired of them so fast! Upcycling is the way forward, as we live a more conscious lifestyle, waste reduction has become an important part of our daily lives.

Book Ends @bobvilahome / Pinterest.com

Rather than throwing away toys that have been disregarded by the kids, simply paint them and glue them to wooden blocks. The toys don’t necessarily need to match either as the paint and wood will tie them in together really well. This idea is so simple and looks wonderful, adding character and color to any shelf. 

What you’ll need: Yard stick, paint, clip boards and wooden pegs
Estimated cost: $8*

The best thing about these ideas is that they are all adaptable to our personal tastes. This hack uses a yard stick, which is really cute because of the measurements for a kids room. But you could always use another type of stick for a more sophisticated look if you were to use it in the adults or shared spaces in the home.

Clip Board Wall Displays @michellethrumyl / Pinterest.com

Simply paint the wooden pegs the desired color and glue to the stick of choice. You can then use clipboards as a base for anything you would like to display. This can work for kids art, pictures or paintings and even family photographs.

What you’ll need: Any toy you like, paint, glue and a tray
Estimated cost: $7*

It’s amazing what some paint, especially gold, can do to transform an item such as a toy giraffe. Of course for this idea you can use any toy you like. What is handy about the giraffe though is it’s long neck, which could be used for bracelets or any other trinkets.

Jewelry and Trinket Tray @redshirt42 / Pinterest.com

Simply select the toy you like, paint the toy and the tray however you choose. Gold and white are very elegant but of course you can choose any color scheme including glitter or even stickers if it’s for kids. Remember to glue the toy to the tray and voila! A lovely trinket tray. Upcycling at its best!