11 GENIUS Freezer & Refrigerator Organization Tips & Hacks

My mom was an early adopter of refrigerator organizer bins. I thought that was quite ingenious in itself, until I came across a bunch of the freezer and refrigerator organization tips and hacks that even my mom was impressed with. Be prepared to learn a few kitchen storage tricks that could change the way you use the refrigerator again.

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1. Magazine holder

Lay these on their side and stack multiple holders to maximize vertical storage in your fridge.

There's also this much more budget-friendly (and colorful) version too. (via Buzzfeed)

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2. Mini 3-drawer organizer

Perfect way for kids to access their snacks without messing around with the rest of what's in the fridge, or more importantly, with parents when they're especially busy. (via Pinning with Purpose)

Get a mini 3-drawer organizer !

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3. Freezer ice drawer

This is a simple solution for a leaky, faulty automatic ice maker that leaks outside of your fridge. Just use a single chest drawer and fill with ice cubes. (via Hometalk)

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4. Suctioned side pocket

Utilize every square inch of your fridge, including the sides with a handy pouch, demonstrated as so. (via A Dose of Simple)

Get a suction pouch !

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5. Lazy Susan

It makes so much sense to have all those condiment bottles that you use sparingly on a lazy susan so you can access the one you want easily without having to search behind a mountain of bottles. (via Lifehacker)

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6. Eat Me box

For food that is going to go bad, place it in this box so you know what needs to be used up soon so it doesn’t rot lost in the abyss of the refrigerator shelves. (via site no longer active)

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7. Binder clips, use 1

Binder clips can serve as a bookend for round bottles on their sides so they don’t roll around. (via Homehacks)

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8. Binder clips, use 2

This is another clever way to use binder clips, this time to hang those opened bags in your freezer so the contents don’t spill all over accidentally as you try to scrounge in the back for something else. (via eHow)

9. Icee in rack

Seriously, mind blown. Like, how did I not think of this before? (via My Fridge Food)

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10. Magnetic tins

So, how about using the outside of your fridge for storage? Not many I know effectively utilize the side of the refrigerator for storage and organization. Need ideas on what could go on the side? How about spices or those random seasoning and condiment packets from takeout?

All you need to DIY these would be colored metal tins and magnetic adhesive. You can find the full DIY tutorial at the link. (via Tater Tots and Jello)

diy custom magnet tins fridge tater tots and jello simple refrigerator organization hack

11. Wire baskets

Fantastic way to increase the "height" of the side drawers of your fridge. How cute is that? Just note that this part of the fridge is the warmest, so try storing foods that will be eaten quickly. (via Raising Rubies)

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That rounds up the top freezer and refrigerator organization tips and hacks that'll save you space inside and out. Get organizing!

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