I love to stay organized but am not a big fan of the high price tags that often accompany baskets and bins. If you are looking for cost-effective ways to keep your home neat and tidy, I have tons of ideas that are sure to wow you.

These 21 organizing solutions are budget-friendly and super-effective. With these inexpensive and easy-to-implement ideas, you will have an organized house in no time!

1. Turn Cereal Boxes into a Document Holder

Do you have old cereal boxes lying around?

Why not turn them into a document holder for your desk? This is a great way to keep mail and paperwork organized!

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2. Turn a Hanger into a Magazine Holder

If you have old metal hangers, you can quickly and easily make a hanging magazine rack! This will save you space on your desk and keep all your magazines out of the way but still accessible.

The best part about this project is that it will take you only a few minutes! If you need some hangers, you can buy this cost-effective set.

3.  Use an Ice Tray to Organize Small Objects

Do you have a lot of small objects that need a designated space? I can relate!

I have tons of beads and gems in my crafting space and lots of pendants and other tiny trinkets in my bedroom. Ice trays are the perfect solution!

This inexpensive set includes two trays for your small and precious items!

4. Hang Baking Paper on Two Command Hooks

Do you need more space in your kitchen? I know how you feel.

If you need to save some drawer space, grab a couple command hooks like this to create a baking paper organizer.

5. Use Empty Cans to Create a Utensil Holder

Isn’t this industrial looking utensil organizer a beautiful place to store cooking utensils? You can recreate this look with some old soda cans and spray paint like this.

6.  Turn a Cardboard Box into a Bathroom Basket

Between toiletries, cleaning supplies, and hair tools, I always need good organizers in my bathroom. If you are looking for an inexpensive bathroom organizer, you can make a beautiful basket by repurposing a cardboard box.

Old scrap fabric and twine or rope jazz this up so that it is not only a functional addition to your space but also a beautiful one!

7. Turn an Empty Detergent Bottle into a Container for Sponges and Gloves

Do you need somewhere to keep your sponges and gloves? You can simply cut the top off an empty detergent bottle to create the perfect storage spot.

8.  Use a Magazine Holder to Store Microfiber Cloths

I have found that magazine holders are the perfect way to store microfiber cloths. You will save space with this easy, budget-friendly trick because the rolled cloths can stack right on top of each other!

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9. Use a Can Tab to Connect Two Hangers Together

If you have ever wished for more hanging closet space, you will love this next trick. You can use a soda can tab to connect two hangers together and instantly create more space for your clothes!

10.  Store Plastic Bags in a Tissue Box

Do you like to save plastic bags to use later? I do this all the time but get super frustrated when they get messy in a cabinet or drawer.

A simple and easy way to keep your plastic bags tidy is to store them in an empty tissue box.

11. Use a Tension Rod to Organize Lids

Do you have a hard time keeping your pot and pan lids organized? Without a good storage solution, this is one of the first places to get messy at my house.

Luckily, all you need is a tension rod to keep your all your lids in order. This one would work great!

12. Mark Cables with Washi Tape

As an avid crafter, I have a lot of washi tape. I have found that washi tape can be a great way to label things, especially that tangle of wires near the entertainment center!

Labeled washi tape will ensure that you know which cable is for which device. You can have one label for your television, one for your router, one for your cable box, etc.

13. Fill Your Purses with Pillows to Prevent them from Deforming

I have a lot of purses and keeping them in a tidy row without having them collapse can be challenging. Filling them with pillows will ensure that they keep their shape and stand up nicely, which makes for an organized closet.

14. Cut One Side of a Shoebox to See the Shoes Inside

Storing your shoes in their original boxes is a budget-friendly way to keep them organized. The hard part of this is knowing which shoes belong to which box.

When I get ready, I don’t want to have to keep opening boxes to see what’s inside. By cutting one side of the box open, you can easily see which shoes belong to which box!

15. Turn a Paper Bag into a Box for Groceries

Did you know that with some strategic folding and a pair of scissors, you can quickly and easily transform a paper bag into a box? This would be perfect for storing groceries in your fridge or pantry!

16. Use an Empty Ice Cream Container to Store Nail Polish

I have lots of different colors of nail polish that I enjoy having on hand. If you need a place to store your nail polish collection, an empty ice cream container works great.

It always feels good to repurpose something and make my home tidier at the same time!

17. Turn a Coffee Can into a Sewing Kit

Did you know that you can turn an old coffee can into a sewing kit? You can spruce it up with some paint for a cute and functional storage solution.

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18. Use Box Lids to Organize Clothing

Bins are a must-have in my closet, but they can be pricey. Box lids can serve the same purpose, and you won’t have to spend a thing!

Unused box lids are a great way to add some organization to your closet!

19. Use Heavy Jars as Spoon Organizers with Command Hooks

Command hooks are one of my favorite inexpensive hanging storage hacks. Adding some to a heavy jar is a great way to add hanging spoon storage!

20. Store Headbands/Hair Ties on a Shower Ring

If you have a lot of headbands or hair ties, you know how quickly they can get lost. A good storage solution is necessary, but you don’t have to spend a ton of time or money creating something that will work.

A simple shower ring works great to hang up headbands and hair ties.

21. Use a Yogurt Tub to Store Buttons and Thimbles

Are you always struggling to find somewhere to keep small items like buttons and thimbles? An old yogurt container works great, especially one with a couple of different compartments.