9 Genius Ideas for Dollar Store Cooling Racks

They look so much like the real thing, that maybe your kids will stop whisking away your kitchen supplies for playtime.

4. Make a budget-friendly tie rack

Photo via Nikki @[url=http://www.thesaltypineapple.com/2010/08/lets-tie-it-on.html]The Salty Pineapple[/url]

Add a ton of tie organization to your man’s closet using two cooling racks and a couple of zip ties. If you want to dress your design up a little, line the rows with ribbon.

5. Organize plastic container lids (finally!)

Photo via Lilly @[url=http://www.listotic.com/easy-kitchen-organization-tips/4/]Listotic[/url]

One trip to the Dollar Store is all you need for this clever container lid organizing hack. Simply place a cooling rack over a shallow plastic basket, and line your lids up in the slots – voila!

6. Make a Crate & Barrel-worthy basket

Photo via Patty @[url=http://www.nuestrasaventurasentexas.com/2011/05/crate-and-barrel-basket-knock-off.html]How Sweet It Is[/url]

Attach a few cooling racks together, to create a stylish basket for books or throw blankets for a fraction of the store-bought cost!

7. Add it to a gallery wall

Photo via Rachel @[url=http://smileandwave.typepad.com/blog/2013/05/more-plants-please.html]Smile and Wave[/url]

Hang a cooling rack up among you gallery wall display, so that you can change up the decor by attaching pictures, notes, or even colorful jewelry.

8. Hang earrings against your closet

Photo via Karen @[url=http://sewmanyways.blogspot.ca/2013/05/thrifty-thursdaycooling-rack-for.html]Sew Many Ways…[/url]

Stick command hooks to a free wall or door of your closet and hang a cooling rack, to create plenty of space for earring storage in the ideal space for matching your jewelry with your outfit.

9. Make a material hanger

Photo via [url=http://love2dreamdoyou.blogspot.co.il/2012/04/material-hangers.html]I Love to Dream, Do You?[/url]

Tie a cooling rack to a free plastic hanger, to create the perfect place to organize your various lengths of material.
Which idea are you going to try first? If your favorite cooling rack hack isn’t in this list, share it with us in the comments below!