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Get Organized: Easy DIY Mason Jar Storage
Create a clever under-cabinet pantry system with pretty vintage jars
This DIY Mason jar pantry is one of those easy storage fixes that work in many rooms in your house. Heather Anderson of Post Road Vintage thought up this idea as a way to make use of her antique Mason jars to keep dry goods handy. But this nifty trick could be used in any room that needs a little help, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms, craft rooms, offices and garages.
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The jars will hang from their own caps, screwed into the bottom of your shelf or cabinet. Like the best ideas, this one came to Anderson while she was attempting to organize her kitchen. She already had a great collection of blue Mason jars on hand, and this seemed like the perfect way to get some of the chaotic mess off of her kitchen shelves.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
• Large jars with lids
• Power drill
• Metal drill bit
• 3/4" screws (make sure these are shorter than the wood you're drilling into)
• Tape measure
• Cupboard or shelf
Here's what you'll need to get started:
• Large jars with lids
• Power drill
• Metal drill bit
• 3/4" screws (make sure these are shorter than the wood you're drilling into)
• Tape measure
• Cupboard or shelf
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| Anderson used her collection of pint- and quart size antique jars to make this visible pantry as stylish as possible. These antique jars can be found in thrift shops and websites — try Etsy, Amazon, or eBay. Instructions 1. First, wash and dry the jars thoroughly, and make sure the lids fit correctly. |
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| 2. Find a good work surface to drill on, and drill 2 holes about an inch apart in each lid. 3. Using the tape measure, measure and mark on your cupboard or shelf where the lids will be attached. Make sure that each line of jars is even and that there's enough room between each one to reach through to unscrew them. 4. Put the 3/4" screws into each of the pre-drilled holes, and screw each lid into the marked spot under your cabinet or shelf. |
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| 5. Fill the jars with whatever you want to keep handy. Don't worry too much about it — the contents are easy to change. But do consider where these jars are hanging — it's best to keep them away from a heat source. |
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| That's it! Your items are now conveniently stored and accessible with a few quick twists. This is also be a great solution if you're looking for a space to store laundry soap, dryer sheets and other laundry necessities, or if you want an easy way to sort through the supplies in your craft room. Read the full post on Post Road Vintage. More organizing ideas: Get Organized: Rethink the Silverware Drawer 21 Great Ways to Store Your Shoes Organizing Tips That Really Work: Pantry in a Drawer |
Ideabook updated on Jan. 26, 2012.
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