Dollar Tree Hacks, 29 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 your local Dollar Tree stores.

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Using Dollar Tree Baskets To Create Wall Storage

If you ask yourself any of these questions, I have a solution!

• How can I organize my bathroom with no storage?
• How do you use Dollar Tree Wire Baskets?
• How Do you Hang a Basket from the Dollar Tree?

I placed 2 per basket on my bathroom wall following the package instructions. Then I hung the baskets on the hooks to create additional storage in my bathroom. You can adjust the baskets size for what you want to store. Use these to store things like towels, toiletries, and more.

You might also be interested in how I use command hooks for other things in my home. You can find that tutorial at Easy and Awesome Command Hook Hacks To Make Your Life Easier

You can also use the small Dollar Tree crates if you like the look of those better. The steps are the same. You can find these tutorials at my post Fantastic Milk Crate Ideas with Endless Possibilities, You Won’t Believe It

Another wall option is to place command hooks on the wall (following the package instructions), and then hang Dollar Tree trash cans on the hooks. These baskets are bigger and these can be used in so many spaces of your home. You can find a few options of how I use them in my home in my posts:

• Winter Gear Storage: Easy DIY on a Budget with Endless Possibilities
• Super Easy Dollar Tree DIY Organization with Video

Use them in your entryway as I did for items on the go, and you could also use them in a kid’s room, or in a classroom.

I’ve also screwed some of the larger dollar tree baskets in the wall to create some storage in my laundry room. Add some dollar store hooks to the wall and larger baskets as laundry baskets. You can find my tutorials about these in my post Easy and Inexpensive Small Laundry Room Hacks with Video

Build Storage Shelves with Dollar Tree Baskets

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

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.

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 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.

Here is another set of shelves that I created. This time I glued the pool noodle in another way. I made 2 sets of these, added some card stock over the holes so things wouldn’t fall through. I created a little table top to hold a coffee station and placed this in my guest room. You can find the my full tutorial on this in my post Easy DIY Dollar Tree Plastic Crate Shelves with Video

Using Dollar Tree Baskets for Drawer Organization

If you don’t like the look of a basket you can always spray paint it to match your home.

I measured my drawers and bought some dollar tree baskets to fit inside of the drawers. I then mix and matched the baskets to fit the items I wanted to go into each drawer.

I used dollar tree baskets to organize my bathroom drawers check out that tutorial Easy Bathroom Organization, and I have used this in my kitchen and you can find that tutorial on my post Quick and Easy Steps to Organize Kitchen Drawers 

Kitchen Organization

I use a variety of dollar store bins in my kitchen for creative storage. I use it for my tea and drink mixes, I use the book bins for waterbottle storage. How To Organize Water Bottles, Tea Boxes, and Drink Packets

I have glued together small wooden bins and planks from Crafter’s corner to create a coffee bar. You can find that tutorial of mine in my post Easy DIY Dollar Tree Small Coffee Bar with Video. You can also use this same holder for several areas in my home, and I’ll share all of those ideas in the post as well too.

Dollar Tree Furniture DIYs

Side Table

I I took 2 wire trashcans and glued them together.

You can use the top basket for storage, perhaps for blankets or remotes.

I placed a dollar store plate on top and create a side table with a removable lid.

Second side table option

I found these wire baskets at Walmart for $2 apiece. 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 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.

Using Dollar Tree Baskets To Make A 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.

Turn a Dollar Tree Basket Into A Gift Basket

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 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.

What should you put in a gift basket?

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. In this example, I placed a couple of books, water, and snacks in a reading gift basket.

These are great gift ideas and make the perfect gifts for several occasions. Great for mom on Mother’s Day, fill them with gift cards, and candles, and use them instead of gift bags.

Dollar Tree Hacks for Small Space Organization

Make a lazy Susan to use in your home with Dollar Tree items. I placed marbles in a cake pan, then placed a second cake pan on top. I glued a baking sheet to that. I bent cooling racks and glued them to the top of the baking pan. I used this to for storage, and it can be used in your home to store craft supplies, homework station, or even in the kitchen. You can find the tutorial and video in my post Dollar Tree lazy Susan.

I placed flower baskets onto a tomato cage. I added a few dollar store bowls to stop items from falling through the holes. You can use this as storage in every room of your home. Youcan find the full tutorial and video plus all the ways I suggest you can use them in my post Dollar Tree Planters: Easy and Awesome DIY with Video. You won’t believe the useful possibilities.

I created all of these basket ideas for storage. With small pen holders tied to a towel rack I created a tote carrier, with the small wooden bins in Crafter’s Corner I added those to an over the door hanging rack to create some additional storage. I also used shower curtain rings to attach several wire baskets together to create hanging storage in my closet. You can find all of these tutorials in my post Inexpensive and Easy Dollar Tree Organization Hacks For Your Home

I added dollar store basket to command hooks on the inside of my cabinet door for extra storage. I even used dish racks and dollar store bins to create my own stacking drawer system because this bathroom in our home doesn’t have any drawers! You can find the full tutorial and extra tips in my post Decluttering Challenge, 7 Terrific and Simple Tips for an Organized Bathroom

Turn Dollar Tree Flower Baskets into Outdoor Decor

I flipped over a Dollar Tree flower basket and turned it into a solar chandelier and another a windchime. You can find both of these tutorials at

• Easy Flower Basket to Solar Chandelier
• How To Make Super Fun Dollar Tree DIY Wind Chimes

Dollar Tree Baskets for Outdoor Games

I bought some tomato cages and put Dollar Tree laundry baskets in them. Give the kids some frisbees and they can play frisbee golf. You can find the full tutorial in my post Easy Frisbee Golf For Your Backyard

Use the dollar store buckets for a water toss game in your back yard. You can find my tutorial on this in my post DIY Outdoor Games: Thrilling Adventures Unleashed

Use Dollar Tree Baskets For Seasonal Decor

I used Dollar Tree trash cans and laundry baskets to create hanging skeletons in a cage. You can find the full tutorial in my post Easy and Fun DIY Halloween Yard Decorations on a Budget

Further Dollar Tree Reading

• 20 Easy and Unexpected Ways To Use A Hanging Door Shoe Organizer
• Decluttering Challenge, 7 Terrific and Simple Tips for an Organized Bathroom
• 11 Amazing Dollar Store Pantry Organization Tips and Hacks
• Under the Kitchen Sink Organization
• How To Organize Bathroom Drawers

You can use these storage bins in every room in your house. These ideas were a game-changer for me, and I use these storage containers all over my house. I hope this inspiration helps you and you’ll grab some Dollar Tree items at your local store and get started with some of these genius ideas today.

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