Dollar Tree Home Organization Ideas - Organizing my Home with $1 Items - Liz Fenwick DIY 

My husband who is a volunteer fire fighter wants you to attach the fire extinguisher to a wall or inside a cupboard ... a lot faster to grab then trying to take it out of the box... Also he says to make sure your kids know how to use. for example a lady parked outside our house (on the street) and her engine had flames coming out of it... my son (10 at the time) Knew to grab the extinguisher and use it on her vehicle. Just never know the situations you may need it and best that everyone is prepared..... I said I was just proud of you for showing that you had one!

I use the "Kaboodle" carrier for phone cords and chargers in my car.

The “kaboodle” cases could be used for first-aid kits or sewing kits.

A great way to remember kids art work or projects that are too big to keep, is to take a picture of them holding it. You will have a keepsake of the item and the time and age that they made it! ❤️

For your clear containers, you could always stick them in the dishwasher to clean and disinfect them. It would save money and waist in the landfill. #JustAnIdea

As a person with chronic pain and limited mobility I want to say THANK YOU! The sandwich caddy idea is amazing, now I can feed my hubby so much easier! (Of course he can do it himself and he would but I WANT to contribute since he works and I cannot) I had a bin already and literally as soon as I finished your video I went and put together the “sandwich bin” and made him lunch!!! You just changed a life, little things can be such a big joy sometimes. Thank you💚

Put their sanitizer basket between the clean and dirty mask to make sure the clean stay fresh. Love your channel!

a tip for the markers, keep them tip down so they wont dry out as quickly! it’s not as pretty but it’ll save your markers :)

I always love your ideas!! For the clean/dirty masks - I love the bin idea. You might consider separating the bins to ensure no transfer of dirty to the clean ones. Can't be too careful.

I have a kabootle like that in my van as a period emergency kit for my daughter and myself. Some extra products and a couple pair of underwear. I know it might seem strange but I have to say we have used it a couple times. I love your ideas!

Add a lazy susan tray to your organizing ideas. I use them for cleaning supplies, spices and all of my nail polish supplies. Love your ideas.

The scrunchy idea is genius!!! Love it because it also saves counter space. And I love the marker idea. Seeing them would make me want to use them too!

I bought stick on vinyl flooring squares and added them to the bottoms of my bathroom and kitchen cabinets... Easy to wipe off and it looks finished. Love your lunch tip!!!

The lunch tote is brilliant especially if you’re running late- duh every day!,

Great ideas Liz , TFS😃, please please keep your clean masks away from your dirty ones . Your dirty ones would be safer managed in a container with a lid . Sorry I’m a nurse 😉👍🏻

I use the kaboodle to store all my car cleaning supplies in my car! That way I can keep all the surface sprays, glass cleaners and cloths in one place and move it as I work throughout the car.

I looove your organizing videos! To help me out in the mornings I pack everything in their lunchbox that isnt cold(chips, Debbie cakes, fruit bar, etc) so in the morning all I have to do is make the sandwiches and add a drink!

Caboodle makes a great first aid kit.

May I suggest to take that fire extinguisher out of the box. Maybe even mount on the side of the cabinet. But from experience, when a fire happens, it’s just one more step when you are already frazzled, or just in case it’s one of the kids grabbing it. Just passing on a lesson I learned. We now have many extinguishers all kept up to date.

We kept our kids favorite art work, newspaper clippings (showing my age), and other assorted important papers of theirs and at age 21 gave then the box. So much fun reminiscing. They didn't know we doing this when they were younger.

5 out of 6 in my family have strong out of sight, out of mind tendencies. Clutter Bug on youtube has been very helpful in learning our organizing styles & organizing in ways that works for everyone in the house. Plastic bins & trays wash easily in sink or dishwasher. No reason to replace them.

Great ideas! My daughter loves art, but it was getting difficult to store. I started taking pictures of her artwork. Every so often, I create a photobook. We all enjoy looking thru them :) We frame the special projects on a wall in our hallway and rotate them periodically.

Oh my gosh, when I saw all of the shelf paper at Dollar Tree I was shocked!. Not only does my Dollar Tree not have that, but many, many more things that people haul from there. Mine doesn't have the containers either.

The Kaboodle can be put in the glove compartment and be used for sunglasses extra masks pens Notepad, Etc.

Oh I’m like that....everything has its place and labeled!! Oh I wanted to tell you to store your markers upside down so they don’t dry out! That’s a tip I got from a friend of mine who is an Art teacher! ❤️

I put my nail gear in one of those faux Caboodles. They seem to stack, which is an added bonus.

most markers are best stored horizontally, so square containers are great because they can just go on their side!

Your lunch caddy in the fridge is an awesome idea. To save time, I prep all my kiddos lunches at night, so all I do in the am is put them into their lunch boxes & send them off to school.

I put my make up into cosmetic bags in my drawer.one has what I wear every day, another has fancy stuff, and one has nail stuff. I got these bags at DT of course.🌈🌈

I am definitely a visual person. I have found, through trial and error, that clear bins work best for me. That way I can see what I have yet have the items contained.

Excellent ideas.💕💕💕 One thing I would suggest is to take the fire extinguisher out of the box, if you had to use it for a fire you don’t want to take the time to take it out of the box. Trust me on this, I had to use mine one time on a pan fire in my kitchen, and all you want to do is take it out fast. Very scary but glad I had it under my sink.🙂 . When my children were little I would unwrap a few bandaids in different sizes and place them in a small ziplock bag, that way when they were in need of a bandaid it would be less stressful. I also kept one in my purse with a tube of antiseptic. I found it helpful, hope you do also.💕💕💕

Great ideas...only concern I had was what you did with old plastic containers. Seemed wasteful unless you reuse. Im not trying to be negative or critical. I’m barely learning myself how to reduce my carbon footprint. We don’t need to be too extreme. Small changes can make a big difference.

Wow your DT is so big!! I’ve never seen that much drawer liners and contact paper in one store!!

I remember caboodle as a lil girl & loved it - recently bought my elem.-age niece the purple one

I would use the different colored kaboodles for little girls birthday presents. Or when your girls have a party and invite their friends over, each girl gets a different color filled with nail polish, makeup and candy.

I am a visual person too!!! I just cleaned and organized my freezer and was so happy with the results!

I get wanting to have your markers in a more visible place to be more inspired to use them, however just a heads up- if you find that they're drying out it most likely is because they are standing up. I store my markers lying down in clear acrylic shelving units... Not something you might find at the Dollar tree that'll fit markers but for what I saves on extending the life is my markers I feel it's worth it. Love your channel and always look forward to your videos!

Great organizing tips, Liz! It's amazing how messy closets and spaces can get.

I spray painted a paper towel holder gold and I display all my bangle brackets! I love being able to see them 🤗✨💕

Love this video!! I love that you included footage of taking stuff out, going through it, showing how you attempted & figured out to put the bins in place. That was actually really helpful for me not to feel so overwhelmed. I also looooooved the section on your craft room shelves and how you organize things. I wish more DIYers showed how they organize stuff for future projects and projects they are in the middle of. Love your channel! Thanks Liz!

If I can't see it I forget I have it!! I tried the one bin for each child for school art and would get rid of the majority of the papers. My daughter is almost 23 and still brings up all the artwork I threw away!! Can't win for trying 🤣

You’re my favorite organizer simply because you don’t yell and speak with a normal speed. ❤️

Thanks Liz. I picked up some great ideas. I am in the process of pulling out, sorting & tossing. Once I get to the organizing phase of what is left I will be re-watching this video for inspiration.

Love the tips! I organized my linen closet with those bins and it's awesome. I labeled them and it's so easy to keep organized. Thank you!

I really enjoyed this video, I’m a organizing kind of gal and this video gave me some great ideas.. Thank you for sharing!

Labels and a central communications board help us out a lot. We have a small white board. We write reminders on it, have hooks for special keys, and clips for outgoing mail. It’s on the front door and it is the last thing you see as you leave.

Love the dollar tree. I use the same little caddies for medicine and first aid in the linen closet. Keep up the great videos. Love watching.

For kids Art..when my son was little I scanned 12 pieces especially ones that were seasonal or holiday related and uploaded the scanned photos of artwork to Shutterfly and made a calendar. Great gifts for family!

I also love to organize (drives hubbie nuts!). You gave me some great ideas. The caddys will corral all the loose stuff in the bathroom closet. Thanks!

I use the “kaboodle” in the car for a custom first aid kit. Especially the Bandaids, cold packs and bee sting treatment! 🙏🏻❤️

I’m very visual also. Thanks for all these ideas!

I used a shoe riser under the kitchen sink for a narrow shelf, then used dollar tree baskets under the shelf and put bottled cleaners on top. It gave me a whole other level. I also used the white caddy w the handle to store plastic forks, spoons and knives. You can when put a plastic cup inside the caddy on the large side to make things stand vertically.

Great ideas! I always store my paint pens, markers and even makeup products with the end down so it doesn't dry out.

These ideas are great. Your make up drawer is amazing. I periodically purge my make up but it sneaks up on me when I’m not looking and continues to grow. LOL.

I feel the same way about my kids sentimental items, like clothes and artwork. Good 💡 idea.

Loving your ideas...thank goodness for Dollar Tree! 💜

Love all of the ideas! My favorite is the lunch making caddy. That is one of my least favorite things to do so this might make it more fun. Haha!

I have one of those caddies, going to pick up a few more great ideas. Thanks!

I’m definitely a visual person, you’re not alone.

Thank you for being “normal”. It’s nice to see someone normal with spaces that get messy. Thanks and Happy New Year!

Tfs your organization tips! Love the idea for hair scrunches!

No, you are not alone! I need to see things, too. I take the label off of Truvia containers and use them in my office. One has small binder clips, another has long, colorful rubberbands, etc. P.S. Love that your workroom is neat, but does not look unrealistically perfect so that it gives the rest of us a complex.

You have the best personality 🥰 love watching you your channel 👍🏼

Liz I use the paper roll holder for hanging up my earings on it and on the long bits my hair clips. I hang them up with hooks so earings can fit on the bottom ring. I use instead of caddies clear square juice bottles cut down and keep my pens. Also I saved the baskets from my old fridge and put them in the linen cupboard putting all electric cords into them. Re use recycle my motto. Freat video though. Thank you for the extra ideas. Always ckme handy.🌲🧑‍🎄🤶😍

I use DT containers in my linen closet and underneath the sinks. Great video!

Thank you for this! I don’t have much money because I’m young but I love to decorate! And organize

I have been putting off reorganizing several spaces in my house. You have inspired me to get it done this weekend, label maker in hand. 😁

Great ideas. . You do what you want and share with us. I appreciate all you do

Liz you are not alone! I am a visual person as well!

Excellent videos. Love all the tips and inspiration! Liz you are amazing!

I’ve just learned this about myself I’m very visual I need to see my stuff only problem is I also like to be tidy it’s very conflicting so I’ve decided clear bins will be my goal for next year for storage. Wish me luck I hope it works.

Love the kid’s bins for projects

I have been using a paper towel holder for scrunchies for months and it such a life saver

Liz, love the video. Thank you for showing us "real life" places to organize. When my girls were little they kept their hair accessories, then their make up in those Kaboodles. I use one for my Shi tzu's grooming supplies. Have a great weekend!

Love that you shared your "messy" makeup drawer. Lol We ALL can empathize with that!

I am quitting work at end of February. Plan on doing some major decluttering and organizing in March. Thanks for the tips.

The new large harder plastic white or black oblong baskets are really nice. I’m using them as gift baskets this year. I went mostly black because I can see the white getting stained up easily

Somehow I missed your peg board! Going searching! That is AWESOME

Great organisational tips Liz especially for keeping or not keeping the kids projects/school work! Could have done with that tip many years ago lol The lunch tote is a fab idea for making my husbands lunch for work ! Keep up the good work ! Thanks 😀

I used the caboodles for tackle boxes for my neices. They loved the color corditaed looers & pole & flip flops & hat.

These ideas are so gooood!!! Thanks Liz!

Great suggestions, TFS!

Liz, great organization tips. You have given me inspiration to finally organized (declutter as well) my bathroom. I have need to sort through the old nail polish and toss the old and organize the new... Thank you for sharing.

Love the ideas especially the sandwich making!! Great idea

"Out of sight out of mind" lol I also am very visual Liz.

Great ideas for storage and organization!

Your organisation ideas are really great and realistic. Thanks for sharing.

I love love love organization videos!! So motivating!

Love organizing videos!

You seem to be the only RU-vidr I watch that uses shelf liner. Thank you so much! I was always taught to use shelf liner to save from staining on your actual cabinet drawers.

Loved, loved, loved the video. I have the kid filikg system, n a memory tote in my granddaughters bedroom. I really enjoyed watching the video. U have motivates me thank u

I had to giggle when I saw your bins for the children's art work. I did this too years ago for my kids. About two years ago, both of my children (in their late 30's) were home with their spouses and kids so I brought up their bins for them to take home. As they went through their artwork, report cards, and projects it brought back precious memories for me. My daughter and daughter-in-law both enjoyed going through everything. . .my son said it was as much fun as sorting through the recycling bin. My daughter kept about a quarter of her stuff and the things my son kept didn't even fill a brown lunch bag. . . hehehe!!! (He did find $2 in one of his report cards, probably slipped in there by his Grandmom!) You are a good Mom and this is what all good Mom's do!!! Keep sharing your tips and have a healthy, happy new year!!!

Good use of dollar store items. Thanks!

Love your ideas. Love the caboddles. I have a big one since the 90s. I'm buying 2 for my little girls items . I will be using several of your ideas. Thank u😘👍

Super cute scrunchie idea!

Love your ideas

Very satisfying!

Great ideas. I am visual too. I like clear containers and labels.

I’m the same way. I do not organize in the beginning I let things accumulate just to see what I truly need/use. Of course it’s not like a full on mess either. For example I moved from a one bedroom apartment to a 3 bedroom house with a living room and den. So trust me I have lots of cabinets, closets, and storage furniture. But I just let things accumulate and once it was decent in size I went and purchased small containers to group items.

I love DT to organize, I bought 24 clear school organizers for my small, flat craft items, they latch and I sort like items, on my crafter shelf and then I use the small tubs to hold the bigger items. . The clear mini-crates hold my ribbon by color Genius idea for scrunchie holders !!!!!