Stop wasting money on expensive organizing gadgets.

You can reuse items that you would otherwise throw away instead! Check out these genius organization hacks using upcycled everyday objects that will reduce waste and spending in your house today.

1. DIY Ribbon Holder Using Oatmeal Container

Oatmeal is a breakfast staple in our house, so I love this idea to use the container to make a DIY ribbon holder. A perfect way to keep your gift wrapping station much more neat and tidy. Side note: we foster kittens and these containers also make great play toys for them! (via Curbly)

2. Old Glass Jar Upcycled into Storage Canister

Perhaps one of the most versatile everyday objects that you can easily repurpose for storage is the classic glass jar. Simply soak and remove the label then you can even paint the lid and add a decorative handle. (via Reuse Grow Enjoy)

3. Kitchen Bag Dispenser Using a Plastic Bottle

I love this tutorial that dresses up an old plastic bottle into a chic bag dispenser with a stainless steel look thanks to some spray paint. (via Craft Your Happiness)

4. Recycle Prescription Bottles into Travel Sized Toiletry Storage

Old pill bottles make the perfect travel sized containers to put your toiletries like Q-tips, bobby pins, etc. Plus, they hold up much better than other cheap toiletry storage bottles. (via Family Recipes and More)

5. Reuse Baby Food Jars to Store Craft Supplies

If you’ve got a baby, you don’t want to miss this clever storage hack to reuses all those empty baby food jars! They are the perfect size to hold craft supplies and you can simply paint the lids for a cute, uniform look. (via I Heart Organizing)

6.  Repurposed Baby Wipe Containers for Storage

Speaking of organizing hacks using empty baby containers… how clever are these cute storage bins made out of empty baby wipe containers? (via Life as Mama)

7. Ice Cube Tray to Organize Earrings & Jewelry

Don’t you hate when you got to get a pair of earrings and you can’t find the second one of the pair? Well, if you don’t have a jewelry box, you can use an ice cube tray to keep them tidy and organized in pairs. (via Pinterest)

8. Plastic Bread Ties to Label Wires

This may be one of my all time favorite ways to repurpose something that would otherwise be thrown away into an extremely useful organization hack: use bread ties to label your wires when plugged into a charging station so you know which is which. (via BuzzFeed)

9. Lotion Bottle Made into a Phone Charging Station

Rather than having loose wires tangled everywhere, check out this handy phone charging station that is made out of a lotion bottle. (via Make It Love It)

10. DIY Snack Storage from Coffee Creamer Containers

Use this clever organization hack to store snacks for road trips or just for around the house. It is perfect for kids because it is much more spill proof that other wide mouth containers. (via Stockpiling Moms)

11. Egg Carton Repurposed for Refrigerator Organization

Don’t throw out that egg carton when it’s empty. You can use it to organize your condiments so you can store them upside down for an easy squeeze AND with this hack they don’t fall over every time you open the refrigerator drawer. (via Bob Villa)

12. Organize Your Paint Samples with Popsicle Sticks

Don’t you hate when you go to do a home improvement project and you can’t remember what paint color your walls or trim are so you have to take a sample to Home Depot to get color matched? Well, this hack is totally brilliant and practically free using items you already have around the house – popsicle sticks! Simply dip them in the paint, label and put on a handy ring to reference whenever the time comes. (via Embracing Change)

13. Mint Containers Repurposed for Purse Organization

Empty mint containers make perfect storage containers to keep your purse tidy. You can put in bobby pins, earphones, spare change, etc. (via Pinterest)

14. Recycle Empty Toilet Paper Tubes into Wire Organizers

Untangling wires or necklaces has to be one of my least favorite organizing tasks. So, why not do something to ensure you never have to again? The best part – you already have all you need: toilet paper tubes. Simply label and add some cute washi tape for some extra flare and you’ve got cord organizers ready to go! (via One Good Thing by Jillee)

15. Cardboard Boxes Repurposed into Drawer Organizers and More

If there’s one thing we have excess of at our house, it’s cardboard boxes (thanks to my Amazon obsession). Rather than simply recycle them every time, why not repurpose them for organizing projects like tidying up your drawers! (via Krazy Coupon Lady)

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Which of these organizing hacks using repurposed everyday objects was your favorite?