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Dollar Tree Hacks, 8 Brilliant Baskets Ideas

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Do you love Dollar Tree hacks? I was given the challenge of coming up with different ways to upcycle, repurpose, and use dollar store bins and baskets. I’ve taken a few and created some hacks to use in your home.

Whether you are looking for dollar tree organization hacks or just fun ways to use dollar store bins there are several great ideas here! Let’s get started with the first dollar store DIY that will get you running to Dollar Tree stores.

I found these baskets 2 for $2 at Walmart. I used Command Hooks and hung them up on the wall in my bathroom for a little extra storage.

How can I organize my bathroom with no storage?

Add dollar store baskets to the wall for more bathroom storage

Get baskets like these at your local dollar store. I used Command Hooks and hung them up on the wall in my bathroom for a little extra storage.

I was able to put some of the back up supplies in the back as well.

Use dollar store containers to organize bathroom drawers

I used dollar tree baskets to organize my bathroom drawers check out that tutorial Easy Bathroom Organization, and you’ll see some of my dollar tree organization hacks. These plastic bins are great to hold little things.

I found these wire baskets at Walmart for $2 apiece. They do sell wire trash cans at the Dollar Tree which would also work for this project. I flipped one trash can upside down and put E6000 on the bottom.

How do you make an easy side table?

I found these wire baskets at Walmart for $2 a piece. You can also create this Dollar Tree hack with their wire trash cans. I flipped one trash can upside down and put E6000 on the bottom.

I placed the other trash can right side up on top of the 1st trashcan so that the 2 bases touched. You have a couple choices for the last step... you can just rest a pizza pan on the top so that you can still get into the top basket for storage, or you can E6000 the pizza pan to the top for a more secure hold.

I placed the other trash can right side up on top of the 1st trashcan so that the 2 bases touched. You have a couple of choices for the last step… you can just rest a pizza pan on the top so that you can still get into the top basket for storage, or you can E6000 the pizza pan to the top for a more secure hold.

I now have a little side table that can be used inside or outside.

I now have a little side table that can be used inside or outside.

I found this basket at Walmart on clearance for $2 and since it had a hole in the bottom I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I bought a light socket kit and followed the directions on it to put the light together utilizing the hole in the basket.

How do you make a hanging light fixture?

I found this basket at Walmart on clearance for $2 and since it had a hole in the bottom I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I bought a light socket kit and followed the directions on it to put the light together utilizing the hole in the basket. To make this a dollar store hack you can use their wire trash cans to make this hanging light fixture.

I hung it up and now it's a light for my work space.

I hung it up and now it’s a light for my work space.

All of these dollar store baskets came from Dollar Tree. Start by gluing 3 of the same sized basket together. After hot gluing to initially get them together I did place some E6000 for a more secure hold and let it dry.

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Put Dollar Tree baskets together and create storage for any room.

Next on my list for my Dollar Tree hacks, I bought these dollar store baskets from Dollar Tree. Start by gluing 3 of the same sized basket together. After hot gluing to initially get them together I did place some E6000 for a more secure hold and let it dry.

Cut strips of pool noodle to go between the baskets and hot glue into place. This will help the baskets stand up straight. For the bottom I cut a section of pool noodle and then cut it in half. I hot glued the flat part of the noodle (so the rounded part would go on the floor) to the what would become the bottom of the storage shelf.

The next step in this dollar store hack is to cut strips of pool noodles to go between the baskets and hot glue them into place. This will help the baskets stand up straight. For the bottom, I cut a section of pool noodle and then cut it in half. I hot glued the flat part of the noodle (so the rounded part would go on the floor) to what would become the bottom of the storage shelf.

Add some dollar store bins inside your shelf and you have some extra storage where you might need it. This is an example of bathroom storage but you could also fill the baskets with toys and use it as toy, bedroom, craft storage, etc.

Add some plastic baskets (I used different colors) inside your shelf and you have some extra storage bins where you might need it. Isn’t this a great Dollar Tree hack? It could be used for so many things this is an example of bathroom storage but you could also use it for toys, bedrooms, craft storage, etc.

Start by hot gluing ribbon around your dollar store basket or bin. I went about half way up the basket

What can you do with baskets?

Another dollar store hack is to turn a cheap basket into a beautiful gift basket.

I started by using a hot glue gun to attach a ribbon around your dollar store basket or bin. I went about halfway up the basket

Use a pillow case or fabric to decorate the inside. I used a pillowcase and turned it inside out. I tucked it into the basket and rolled the top outside to cover the rest of the basket. The extra pillow case fabric I just folded into the bottom nicely.

Use a pillowcase or fabric to decorate the inside. I used a pillowcase and turned it inside out. I tucked it into the basket and rolled the top outside to cover the rest of the basket. The extra pillowcase fabric I just folded into the bottom nicely.

Fill the dollar store basket or bin up with items you need to store, or fill it with items and give it as a gift.

Fill the dollar store basket or bin up with items you need to store, or fill it with items and give it as a gift.

Using Dollar Tree trash cans, command hooks, and chalk board stickers I created easy storage for our hats, mittens, and such. You can find the full tutorial here

Where can I buy cheap organization bins?

Using Dollar Tree trash cans, command hooks, and chalkboard labels I created easy winter gear storage for our hats, mittens, and such. You can find the full tutorial here

If you have younger children you could use beach balls and have them "shoot hoops" around the yard.

Create a Frisbee or Disc Golf Course in your yard with Dollar Tree baskets

Have you ever wanted to create a DIY frisbee golf course or DIY disc golf? With some tomato cages and plastic laundry baskets, you can easily make a fun homemade Frisbee golf course for your backyard. Check out my Dollar Tree Hacks in this post-Easy Frisbee Golf For Your Backyard

I have other favorite dollar store hacks for home organization storage ideas that can save you a ton of money and help organize your storage space. Check out some of these great dollar store organization hacks

Want another great way to use dollar store items? Here are a few ideas

  • organize a junk drawer
  • use them in your laundry room
  • organize your cleaning supplies by putting them in a shower caddy
  • use glass jars to hold dry foods in your pantry, prep meals to go, or hold beauty products
  • organize your dollar store craft supplies
  • check out my DIY project to use an old cleaning container to hold plastic bags
  • use a paper towel holder to hold toilet paper

You can use these storage bins in every room in your house

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  1. blankSnap says

    All great, but I think I like the industrial light and the decorative basket best — probably because I could both immediately! Ha!

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    • blankCathy Magan says

      Me too! Love the end table idea & the fact she put a dollar store tray on top makes it even better! That would be a great bathroom table w/ a candle, a few ornate soaps & a small box of tissues on top of it! ( for a big bathroom!) .
      The industrial lamp is my second favorite!

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  9. blankPamela says

    I love to recycle and reuse. it fills a need to be creative while saving money and keeping usable items out of the landfills. Please continue to share your great ideas.

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  11. blankShirley Blount says

    I JUST SAW FOR THE FIRST TIME YOUR BLOG. I LOVE YOUR IDEAS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING CREATIONS AND OTHER IDEAS. I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE MORE.

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  18. blankBree says

    Gosh I love all these ideas. I have a few of these baskets however I might just get a few more and do some of your tricks. #SeniSal

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    • blankChas says

      Thank you so much Sarah and I can totally relate… I have a ton stashed because you never know when you’re going to need them.

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  20. blankKippi says

    These are great money-saving upcycles. You are so clever!!!
    I enjoyed your stretch the other day and I hope you will invite me to more. Please tell me about your hip replacements? I need them too.
    Have a beautiful day,
    Kippi

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    • blankChas says

      Thank you so much Kippi! I’m so thrilled you liked the stretch! I’m trying to do short ones daily on Instagram, and this week I’m hoping to include Facebook. I do a longer one on Tuesdays at 5pm MST on my Facebook page and would love to have you join me. I’d be happy to share more about my hip surgeries too. Thank you – and same to you!

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    • blankChas says

      Thank you Pamela – it’s so much fun playing with different ways to use the stickers. Thanks for sharing your favorite, I always like hearing what speaks to everyone.

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  24. blankKathy A says

    Great ideas. I am ALWAYS looking for storage ideas! There’s a reason my kids call me, “The Queen of Cram!”

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