I was challenged to turn Dollar Tree bins into something useful! Here are 29 brilliant hacks I created to organize my home, build furniture, and create outdoor decor.

Quick Answer: What can I do with Dollar Tree baskets?

Don’t just use them for clutter! I love repurposing them into high-end decor. Here are my top 3 favorites:

✨ SUMMARIZE & SAVE THIS CONTENT ON:

ChatGPT Google AI Perplexity Grok

⭐ Add as a Preferred Source on Google

DIY Industrial Table: I glue two wire trash cans together and top them with a pizza pan.
Wall Storage: I hang wire baskets on Command Hooks to create “floating shelves” in small bathrooms.
Custom Shelving: I use pool noodles as spacers between plastic crates to build custom storage towers.

Dollar Tree Hacks Video

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.

Whether you are looking for organization hacks or just fun ways to use dollar store bins, I’ve taken a few simple items and created hacks to use in your home. From organizing my bathroom to creating outdoor games, here are 29 ideas that will get you running to your local Dollar Tree stores.

Wall Storage Solutions

I often ask myself: How can I organize a room with no floor space? The answer is usually the walls!

Bathroom Wall Storage

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.

My bathroom had no storage.

How I did it: I cleaned the wall and applied 2 Command Hooks per basket (following the package instructions). Then I simply hung the wire baskets on the hooks!
Why it works: You can adjust the basket size for what you want to store, like towels or toiletries.
For more ideas like this, check out my [Command Hook Hacks].

Milk Crate Wall Storage

Create storage in places using the smaller mini crates. I hung this one on a wall in a bathroom that doesn't have much storage. You can easily use a command hook too.

You can also use the small Dollar Tree plastic crates if you like that look better. The steps are exactly the same as above!

See more in my [Fantastic Milk Crate Ideas].

Trash Can “Drop Zone”

We put this by each person's jacket and different things by the front door so when it's time to run you grab what you need and take them out. You can also add a water bottle to this because you always want to hydrate in the summertime too. So very simple and you've got yourself stuff to go for each person in the family on the way out the door.

I mounted Dollar Tree trash cans to the wall using hooks (or screws). These baskets are bigger and perfect for bulky items.

How I use them: I put this by each person’s jacket for items on the go.
See the full setup in [Winter Gear Storage]
See more ways to use them in my post [Super Easy Dollar Tree DIY Organization]

Pro Tip: 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.

Laundry Room Baskets

You can hang just about anything you want on this rod or use it as a drying rack for small delicates. I'm going to hang a towel as well as my cleaning gloves. You could easily hang other things like paper towels or perhaps your cleaning rags. Maybe you have some lost socks. Any of these are possibilities.

I screwed larger dollar store baskets into the wall to create storage in my laundry room. They work great as mini laundry baskets for sorting.

See my [Small Laundry Room Hacks].

Cabinet Door Storage

My kid's bathroom has no drawers, we created more space by utilizing the back of the cabinet door for common items. We placed command hooks on the cabinet and then hooked on some dollar store baskets.

I added a dollar store basket to Command Hooks on the inside of my cabinet door for extra storage.

DIY Furniture & Shelving

Yes, you can build furniture out of these baskets!

Pool Noodle Storage Shelves

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.

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.

I bought plastic baskets from Dollar Tree and turned them into a custom shelf.

Step 1: Glue 3 of the same sized basket together vertically. (I used hot glue to set it, then E6000 for a secure hold).
Step 2: Cut strips of pool noodle to fit between the baskets. Hot glue them into the corners.
Why do this? The pool noodle acts as a spacer and helps the baskets stand up straight!
Step 3: Cut a pool noodle in half lengthwise and glue the flat side to the bottom of the shelf for feet.

Guest Room Coffee Station

After you've decided what direction you want your baskets to go place the three baskets upside down. Measure your pool noodles so they will fit between each of the baskets.

I created another set of crate shelves using the pool noodle method, but I added cardstock over the holes so things wouldn’t fall through. I created a little tabletop to hold a coffee station for my guest room.

See my [Plastic Crate Shelves].

Side Table: Hourglass Style

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.

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 found wire baskets at Walmart for $2 (you can also use Dollar Tree wire trash cans).

Step 1: Take 2 wire trash cans and glue them bottom-to-bottom using E6000.
Step 2: Place a dollar store plate (or pizza pan) on top.Result: A chic industrial side table!

Side Table: Storage Style

gluing 2 dollar store trash cans together

For a second option, I created a table with hidden storage.

Step 1: Flip one trash can upside down and put E6000 on the bottom.
Step 2: Place the second trash can right-side up on top of the first one.
Step 3: Rest a pizza pan on top as a removable lid.Result: A table that you can fill with blankets or remotes!

DIY 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.

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

I found a wire basket on clearance that had a hole in the bottom.

How I did it: I bought a light socket kit and threaded it through the hole in the basket. I hung it up, and now it’s a stylish cage light for my workspace.

Kitchen & Drawer Organization

Drawer Organization Bathroom:

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

I measured my drawers and bought baskets to fit inside. I mix and matched them to fit my items perfectly.

Drawer Organization Kitchen:

I used the same method to organize my kitchen utensils.

See my [Organize Kitchen Drawers] post.

Tea & Drink Mixes

My bottom bin contained all the individual wrapped teas, immune drinks, & water flavor packets. As this dwindles down I'm planning on getting my hot chocolate packets in here as well - we were just extra stocked from Christmas.

I use a variety of bins in my kitchen to hold tea boxes and individual drink packets so they aren’t scattered in the pantry.

Water Bottle Storage

I use the plastic Book Bins for water bottle storage. They hold the bottles horizontally so they don’t fall over!

See [How To Organize Water Bottles].

DIY Coffee Bar

I stopped by Dollar Tree, grabbed a few supplies, and made this simple small coffee bar. This is great for so many spaces in your home!

I glued together small wooden bins from “Crafter’s Corner” to a wooden plank. This created a wall-mounted coffee bar organizer.

See my [Dollar Tree Coffee Bar] post.

The Lazy Susan

Are you ready to get organized in your home? Today I'm sharing an awesome and simple DIY Dollar Tree lazy susan I made.

Why pay for a turntable?

Step 1: Place marbles in a round cake pan.
Step 2: Place a second cake pan on top (the marbles allow it to spin!).
Step 3: Glue a baking sheet to the top pan.
Step 4: Bent cooling racks (or glue wire bins) to the top for storage.
See the video in my [Dollar Tree Lazy Susan] post.

Creative Small Space Hacks

Gift Baskets

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

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

Step 1: Hot glue ribbon around the outside of a dollar store bin.
Step 2: Take a pillowcase and turn it inside out. Tuck it into the basket and roll the top over the rim to cover the plastic.
Step 3: Fill it with items! In my example, I added books, water, and snacks for a “Reading Gift Basket.”

Tomato Cage Planters

You can use it in the bathroom for first aid kits, cleaning supplies, your blow dryer, curling iron, hair ties, and hair accessories

I placed flower baskets onto a tomato cage. I added a few dollar store bowls to the bottom rings to stop items from falling through.

See my [Dollar Tree Planters] post.

Tote Carrier

I tied small wire pen holders to a towel rack to create a customized tote carrier/organizer.

Over-the-Door Storage

I took the small wooden bins from Crafter’s Corner and added them to an over-the-door hanging rack to create additional storage.

Hanging Closet Storage

Place four shower curtain rings on the top corners of each wire bin. Attach the bins together using the shower curtain rings. Hang the connected baskets using Command hooks or nails. Stack clothing or accessories in the baskets for organized storage.

I used Shower Curtain Rings to attach several wire baskets together vertically. I hung them in my closet for extra storage.

See my [Dollar Tree Organization Hacks].

Sliding Drawer System

My bathroom had no drawers, so I used Dish Racks and dollar store bins to create my own stacking drawer system. The bins slide right onto the dish rack rails!

See my [Decluttering Challenge].

Outdoor & Seasonal Hacks

Solar Chandelier

I flipped over a Dollar Tree flower basket and turned it into a solar chandelier by adding solar lights to the rim.

See the [Solar Chandelier] tutorial.

Utensil Windchime

Do you like wind chimes and wonder how to make them? I had . Using a flower basket from the dollar store, some utensils from my husband's grandma and my grandma, I was able to create Dollar Tree Wind Chimes.

I used a flower basket as the base to make a windchime using old utensils.

See [Dollar Tree DIY Wind Chimes].

Frisbee Golf

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

I bought tomato cages and put Dollar Tree laundry baskets in the top rings. Give the kids some frisbees and they can play frisbee golf!

See [Easy Frisbee Golf For Your Backyard].

Water Toss Game

Take turns tossing the balls back and forth. If you land in an opponents bucket that bucket is removed. The winner is determined when all of their opponents buckets are removed.

I used dollar store buckets to create a water toss game in the backyard.See [DIY Outdoor Games].

Halloween Skeleton Cage

Dollar Tree Halloween CraftsThis skeleton cage is made from 2 Dollar Tree laundry baskets. I spray painted the laundry baskets black, added a skeleton and chains from Walmart, and hot glued the laundry baskets together. This project cost about $20 to make.

I zip-tied two laundry baskets together to make a cage and put a skeleton inside.

See [Halloween Yard Decorations].

Hanging Skeletons

Dollar Tree Halloween crafts, I created a second cage and this time I put a skeleton mermaid from Dollar Tree inside the cage. I used black paracord to tie the trash cans together and hang the cage.

Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts5. Hang your skeleton outside

I used Dollar Tree trash cans to create hanging cages for skeletons to decorate the yard.

Seasonal Decor

DIY Indoor/Outdoor Fire Bowl

This is a great emergency heat source it, can be used inside or out.

I created a high-end looking fire bowl using a wire mesh wastebasket as the base!

The Hack: I filled the wire bin with rocks (to weigh it down and look decorative) and placed a gel fuel can in the center. It creates a cozy fire feature that is safe for the patio or even a table centerpiece.
See the full tutorial in my [Simple Indoor Outdoor Fire Bowl] post.

29 Brilliant Dollar Tree Hacks Video

DIY Wire Trash Can Table