Everyday Organization With Kitchen Items

Seemingly ordinary items in your kitchen have a secret: They're also handy for a tons of storage hacks in other rooms of the home. Here are some of our favorite uses for things that normally live in the kitchen.

Use it to store bath tissue neatly. Now you've got a stash of bath tissue that's easy for your guests to find and looks much better than a basic roll holder next to the toilet.

A humble egg carton can lead a second life as an organizational superhero in your home office. The small indentations in the carton are perfect for office supplies and other small clutter.

Old coffee cups and saucers are perfect for organizing larger jumbled items, like jewelry, inside closet or dresser drawers. If you're regularly untangling things in your junk drawer or office drawers, this is a great way to introduce a little order into a chaotic drawer.

Pot lid racks are notorious for turning into a hassle in your kitchen, but don't give up on yours just yet. Pot lid racks make a great organizer for small purses and clutches in your closet or bedroom.

If you've got a cookie sheet that's ready for the trash, you can make this boot tray in about five minutes. For an added punch, hit it with a quick coat of spray paint so it will stay rust free and look great, too.

That fruit basket in your kitchen seemed like a good idea at first didn't it? Well, we're here to tell you that it really belongs in the bathroom as a shower organizer. Keep all your bath time essentials hanging neatly and dry while staying conveniently in reach.

If your hair dryer is making your bathroom cabinets a tangled mess, consider hanging it in a bag. A repurposed market bag makes for a great place to toss a hair dryer while keeping the cord under control.