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TURN A DOOR AND A DRAWER INTO A PULL OUT TRASH CAN

The door for this cabinet was a lucky find on our very first trip to a local ReStore, at a whopping $2. Not only was was the door the exact size we needed, but it was made of solid wood and it was a pretty close match to our existing cabinets. On top of that we found a second door that we were able to use on the cabinet next to this one (also for $2).

A kitchen storage solution...hidden trash and recycle bins in a custom-made cabinet. | chatfieldcourt.com

All I had to do was putty and sand the knots, then they were ready for primer and paint.

A genius kitchen storage solution...hidden trash and recycle bins in a custom-made cabinet. | chatfieldcourt.com

To attach the door to the drawer, we just screwed it on from the inside of the drawer.

A genius kitchen storage solution...hidden trash and recycle bins. | chatfieldcourt.com

Instant garbage/recycle drawer…well…not exactly instant but it’s pretty close!

Now I don’t have to look at my trash and recyclables every time I go into the kitchen. Plus, it opens up the space where the cans were and keeps the dog from getting in the trash. A double win. I love how it turned out!

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What is your opinion on garbage/recycle bins? Are you ok with them out in the open or do you need them hidden away?