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DIY creator Bargain Bethany shared a low-cost way to use the back of a cabinet door for storage, attaching a plastic bin to an adjustable towel bar with cable ties. The setup can hold grocery bags, cleaning supplies or bathroom items, though the bin may take up cabinet space when the door is closed.
DIY creator Bargain Bethany shared a cabinet-door storage project that turns a plastic trash bin, an adjustable towel bar and nylon cable ties into a holder for grocery bags and other household supplies. Hunker reported the project as a way to use the often-empty back of a cabinet door, particularly beneath a kitchen sink, while noting that the attached bin takes up some cabinet space when the door is closed.
The project uses a Dollar Tree Essentials Adjustable Over-the-Counter Towel Bar, Tool Bench nylon cable ties and a plastic garbage bin, according to Hunker. A utility knife is also needed to make a horizontal slit in the bin just below its top lip. The report gives a rectangular Dollar Tree trash can, approximately 15 inches tall, as one possible container; it does not say that every bin will fit every cabinet.
To assemble it, the towel bar is held against the bin, and the plastic is cut to create a slit several inches long. Cable ties are threaded through the slit and fastened around the bar, with the bar’s hooks facing upward. The assembled holder can then be hung over the back of a cabinet door. Hunker says an old bin can be reused if it is thoroughly washed first.
Bargain Bethany used the bin to keep grocery bags from becoming disorganized beneath her sink, according to the report. Other suggested contents include sponges, rags, dish gloves, measuring cups, kitchen utensils, rolls of kitchen wrap and liners. Hunker also says the same idea could be used in a bathroom for washcloths, toiletries or spare toilet paper. A label on the front is an optional finishing touch.
A Storage Spot Behind the Cabinet Door
The DIY offers a way to put an otherwise unused surface to work without adding a shelf or placing another freestanding container inside the cabinet. For households dealing with loose grocery bags or small cleaning supplies, keeping items together in a door-mounted bin could make them easier to find and reduce clutter on the cabinet floor.
The project is also adaptable: its contents can change with the cabinet’s purpose, from kitchen supplies to bathroom essentials. But it is not a space-saving fix in every situation. Hunker notes that the bin occupies some of the cabinet’s interior when the door shuts, so readers would need to check the available clearance and whether the door closes properly before filling it.
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How the Door-Mounted Bin Works
The idea builds on a familiar home-storage approach—using bins to group loose items—but moves the container from a shelf or cabinet floor to the door. In the example reported by Hunker, that change addresses a specific problem: grocery bags were being tossed beneath the kitchen sink and becoming disorganized.
The report presents the project as a simple DIY using items available at Dollar Tree, but it does not provide a tested weight limit, measurements for the cabinet door or a comparison with other storage products. The suggested uses are examples rather than evidence that every listed item will fit safely or conveniently in every setup.
“She typically tossed her grocery bags into the cabinet beneath her kitchen sink, a practice that often leads to chaos.”
— Bargain Bethany, as described by Hunker
Fit, Capacity and Durability Questions
The report does not state how much weight the towel bar, cable ties or bin can support, how long the attachment lasts, or whether the method was tested across different cabinet styles. It also does not give dimensions for the cabinet clearance required. Readers should check that the hooks sit securely over the door and that the bin does not block shelves, plumbing or other stored items.
Although Hunker describes the supplies as a Dollar Tree project, availability and product dimensions may vary. The report does not confirm current stock, prices or whether the named products remain available. It also does not provide follow-up information from Bargain Bethany about the organizer’s performance over time.
Check the Cabinet Before Installing
No further product test or update is announced in the source report. Anyone considering the project can first measure the cabinet door and the space behind it, then test the empty bin’s clearance before adding supplies. Keep the load light and confirm the cable ties are secure; if the door does not close freely, the bin may not suit that cabinet.
The next step for readers is to choose a purpose for the container—such as grocery bags, sponges or bathroom supplies—and check whether the proposed bin and towel bar are available locally. Hunker’s report does not establish a standard capacity or guarantee a fit, so those details depend on the products and cabinet involved.
Key Questions
What supplies does the cabinet-door organizer use?
Hunker lists an adjustable over-the-counter towel bar, nylon cable ties, a plastic bin and a utility knife. The report names Dollar Tree products as examples, but does not confirm current prices or availability.
What can the bin hold?
Suggested uses include grocery bags, sponges, rags, dish gloves, measuring cups, kitchen utensils and rolls of kitchen wrap. For a bathroom, the report suggests washcloths, toiletries or spare toilet paper. The suitable load and fit depend on the bin and cabinet.
Will the bin fit inside every cabinet?
No fit is guaranteed. Hunker says the bin takes up some interior cabinet space when the door is closed, and its report does not provide cabinet measurements or clearance requirements. Check the space and door movement before using it.
Can an old plastic bin be reused?
Yes. Hunker says a bin already on hand can be used, provided it is thoroughly washed before the towel bar and cable ties are attached.
Source: hunker.com
