The brilliant new way people are using Walmart storage cubes in their bedrooms

[@latenightfantasy]

I have many of these sawdust storage shelves that saved me when I moved into 1/3 of the space I used to live in. They were quick, simple, and absorbed almost all of my work and kitchen things. The stacks of cardboard moving boxes were out of the middle of my living room. Now, for reuse, recycle and repurpose. Thank you

[@calgal5752]

The ones from Ikea are much better

[@deb4guest953]

My daughter used six of these on their side to raise her full bed in her dorm for storage. Not only does she have the cubbies filled but the space in the middle holds all her larger bulky items and suitcases. She left openings on two sides for access. She used a single 4 cubby above her headboard for storage. Then she created a desk by putting an old core door across them using the door knob hole for wires. It’s beautiful in her dorm . Holds everything she needs and cost $120 dollars total.

[@belle6219]

Those things are way too flimsy to use as a bench.

[@happyandblessed5640]

It seems an awful lot of hardwork. I'd just go to a furniture thrift shop. By the time youve paid out for the cubes, power tool, extra pieces of wood and varnish you may as well purchase a solid second hand piece and polish it. But I guess if you love mdf storage, and have plenty of time n money to spare, go right ahead! ❤

[@hyenaholicproductions9033]

It's inventive in its way, but you can just buy shelves and seats and stuff super-cheap from charity stores

[@j_emceee]

Yep... thrift shops, garage sales, resale sites (FB marketplace). Get something quality instead.

[@goldengirl2707]

You can’t sit on a Walmart organizer. It will break 🙄

[@Rabbit23]

Seriously!

[@PurpleRose8725]

A 5 year old sat on one, it broke. 😂

[@opheliemarin]

The engeneering of cubes as well as adding any supports of wood change your tensile strength.

[@michelleb6363]

I came here to say that too. Been there for my preschoolers. I thought it would be fine cause they’re so little, nope! Lasted about two weeks started to bend and weaken. Just not made for sitting. Although the reinforced thick wooded ones might hold up nicely.

[@ravenstone366]

Yeah they don't make it long, especially if you forget then have birthday party and theirs about 10, seven years old and they believe they are frogger in hoping, jumping, WWE takedowns. Best bet is old changing tables good to break down make a seat bench, you can also use the crib mattress believeme they are the best whether you have a old one or a friend getting rid of one. Take a old wore out sheets, older favorite blankets can be cut down, cloth hot glue, cloth tape, sewing machine or hand stich. You always want to be able to pull cloth off to wash, I use them easy stich on velcro for on and off. Older dressers are good, you can use the drawers for something else, can't go wrong finding older pieces at curbside, you can make anything from Lego table to a outside bench seat. Just my opinion, I'm a wood collector though anytime someone has good dresser, shelves, wood doors at the curb or they going to toss out I stock pile in our old barn😂😂 what's best is when someone pulls out cabinets whether whole or pieces if it's older cupboards they are always sold wood, old farmhouses are the best. They work for hubby's car garage with the hoist, from tools to everything else. Anything whether metal shelves or cupboards, anything with wheels is worth taking the time to take them of and have a drawers full of them.

[@XOXO-vd3bg]

You’re gonna spend more money trying to cover a green cubby storage box when you can just buy the color you want when they make so many different colors. Some ideas are gonna cost you more than to buy the actual item.

[@Agapy8888]

I thought the same thing. Yeah.

[@rhondamartin1251]

Thanks to each person sharing their creative idea.

[@MrDavenez]

My husband made shelves in our closets with these types of shelves. I found a warehouse that was selling these for 10 bucks new in the box, We purchased 6 of them and Taaa daaaa built in shelves in my walk in closet and all our other closets 😊 We topped it off with some trim pieces we have and they look like they came in the house this way ❤

[@lisakandu5232]

Great deal!

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

Where did you find them? What warehouse sells them for $10, please?

[@MrDavenez]

@cherylmcnutt9905 I found them on Facebook Marketplace in Orlando but it's been about a year ago maybe a little longer but the deal was if you bought more than 6 you could get them for 10$ a piece. He had so many he was just trying to get rid of them. I'll try to find their name for you. I'll have to look through my messages.

[@jamiemcmullin9213]

For all the time and money spent trying to make the Walmart / closet maid shelves into new items one would have been better off buying ikea that came as the actual ready made piece of furniture needed. I found it obvious this video was made to imitate ikea kallax “hacks”. I agree with many other commenters, goodwill, yard sales, thrift stores much better places to buy real wood furniture that can be modified to make a quality new piece of furniture. Plywood and building supplies are very expensive now.

[@wendybutler1681]

Because building a storage unit takes a lot of large and expensive tools to do a decent job. Using simple hand tools to modify or disguise an existing piece is far more do-able for a lot of people. And because plywood is so expensive right now. Cheaper to buy the ready-made units. Same with fabric now, too. It costs less ready-made than it does to make it yourself. That's just not right!!

[@tropezando]

Okay, gluing wood to a plastic bin and then attaching casters is going to be how I make myself a triple mop bucket.

[@amg9163]

@tropezando That's a million dollar idea right there! 😉😂

[@gailbalch2551]

He also used screws from the inside bottom into the wood. You might want to use some FlexSeal to make it water-tight. 😊

[@kewlztertc5386]

Some of these are ridiculous. If you have wood and all these tools, why do you need or want Wal-Mart cheap partical board shelves? Just make the shelves too

[@juliebean585]

Absolutely waste of time ..why is my question just but a shelf instead of all that work sure not.much cheaper

[@ahill4642]

My dearly departed mom taught us… if you don’t have anything nice to say STFU.

[@cynthiacrawford1573]

I'm glad that you are a builder,I on the other hand am not. Adding stuff is easier than building from scratch. Then I have to buy a bunch of tools. What you say is cheaper most certainly is not for everyone.

[@kewlztertc5386]

@cynthiacrawford1573 I'm talking about the video. Most of these examples show people using tools many people don't have, and raw supplies. My point is, if you're going to cut and build something using tools, and boards as depicted in this video, you might as well build everything using quality wood instead of cheap partical board prefabricated junk.

[@jaelynrae6045]

Plywood is crazy expensive now. 😭

[@cynthiaoconnor7185]

Watching the first item (padding and cloth to make a seat), all I could think was "the first normal sized person who sits there will collapse the bench".

[@butterbean3676]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@PJwithheart]

Normal meaning “extra large”

[@SeraButz]

I would honestly follow her directions, but use one of IKEA's Kallax cube sets. They seem much more sturdy.

[@butterbean3676]

You would really be getting some unwanted fiber after it collapses

[@willn8664]

@@PJwithheart meaning "Murrican".

[@l.medina6251]

Clever remakes of something mundane into something with lots more functional value & stylish aesthetic punch! Nice!!

[@theoriginalkrabbypatty]

I like the one that was turned into a bar area! That’s super cute!

[@rynneivarsson751]

I thought the same, it would make a great kitchen island design.

[@barbarapisarski4144]

Great video. Great ideas. Some are something I wouldn't do, but that is why we all are not created equal. I especially liked the covering of the fabric blocks.

[@1wholovestrees]

Women and power tools-such a beautiful thing.

[@bettygrable6440]

😂

[@Serene3574]

Well, slap my mitre saw!

[@judystarr4039]

I used them to act as shelving on top of my built in wardrobes. Previously jumpers , blankets, handbags were up there but the stacks fell over or looked untidy. Now they look terrific neatly folded in the cubes. Very happy with my bargain shelving

[@carolstewart1704]

Oh great idea! Ty! I will try this in my mother's closet! 🥰💕

[@revekat2053]

7:02 the cat in me perked up my ears 😹

[@patriciakeith6164]

By the time you get through buying everything it's going to be a lot and wouldn't be my thing when I could buy something better

[@CavalierConfessional]

Exactly. Less expensive and better looking just to shop around.

[@robinsakofske9975]

But, if you already had some of these materials or found them cheap at a yard sale, you could repurpose them for less than you might be able to buy new.

[@tammyhowington8396]

Wood is expensive to buy and build something.

[@SemekiIzuio]

To me these are people who have money and nothing better to do then make it into a hobby

[@kimberly_happiness]

Everybody on here so freaking creative it's wonderful❤

[@gingerblack4528]

I have several of these units sitting around! Thank you for showing me how to enhance them!

[@mpacino1224]

I did this in my Studio apartment 10 years ago. I was thinner then 😃 But I guess it's new to them. You have to reinforce them or they will collapse when you put any substantial weight on them.

[@Rubiepurl]

How fun! People are so creative😊

[@deniseanderson367]

All very nice 🤩 team work makes the dream work ⭐️

[@w1472lmw]

Very Creative. I like the bed frame idea, however, she may want to drill some holes in the 3/4" plywood the mattress is laying on due to lack of air flow which can cause MOLD!

[@vivianevanparys9985]

Why would there be mold without moisture? Honest question not trying to be facetious. Just thought mold only presented with moisture.

[@izawarszawska]

@@vivianevanparys9985 there is moisture in the room - I have a dehumidifier and it pulls at least half a litre (a pint) of liquid out of the air every day. That's just from us breathing, not to mention sweating etc.

[@vivianevanparys9985]

Ah i see. Thank you! Never thought about that.

[@Greg46815]

The mattress can pull air through the sides every time someone gets off of it. It is compressed when people sit or lie on it. And it gets fresh air all the time on all sides and the top. It won't mold.

[@revekat2053]

7:02 the cat in me perked up my ears 😹

[@vickigonya9432]

Moms to the rescue!!❤

[@katbar6066]

The 2nd idea with the Ikea rug and covering one side of the green box was ridiculous. Linen look boxes are available everywhere these days for well under $5. What a waste of time and money - not only that it looked trashy too.

[@huitrecouture]

Does it make you feel important going on the internet mocking and critiquing other people who are doing their best to improve their lives? You're not important being a jerk.

[@FlowAndGroww]

😂😂

[@VETERANMASTER]

🤣

[@letsdance0808]

I'm in love with the double door bar 😂🥃 cheers !

[@cjrsalinas7334]

I used them for open cabinets in a utility kitchen

[@ValerieDickinson-t5j]

Great ideas. I’ve got quite a few of these and was getting bored with them. Now I know I can liven them up. Thank you.

[@WhatReally980]

I love how people take a positive situation and find something wrong, just negative I guess

[@markherbert8285]

I like all these projects. I have already made similar things in my home. Thank you for this channel. I subscribed.

[@frostyfrances4700]

You can also make a pdq bed with little more than a few cement blocks, a 3/4" plywood top, and upholstery foam for the mattress. I've done the same for a rocket stove, sofa, table, and storage shelves. In short, you can make most of the necessary household furniture that way and dirt cheap. It isn't for tony cocktail parties, but if you're just then setting up house, it goes a long way toward stretching your dollars after a weather event, divorce, etc. Learn to make do when you must. I would highly advise using some kind of construction glue however. You don't want higher stacks of cement blocks falling over on you.

[@TeslaGirl52]

Many examples of "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should," in this video.

[@wty1313]

As some have stated, with the current price of lumber - especially real wood compared to composites like particle boards - many of these projects become expensive enough that one should just look for pieces already designed/built for what you're looking for.

[@aquilaclark814]

Pretty creative video. I really like the part about the totes at the end. Thanks so much for sharing.🥰🥰

[@hyenaholicproductions9033]

It's certainly inventive if you've got spare materials lying around, or know somebody who does a lot of this kinda thing, but it's a LOT of work

[@aldyckatitus9088]

Love all of these DIYs ideas. Would add my own splash to the plastic container ones to make them more subtle

[@blancaj2165]

Home & garden has that cube bench in Walmart, I bought 2. I bought the whole set of cubs storage 🤷🏾‍♀️❤

[@neuroqueercoach]

You're going to want to add airflow holes on that plywood so your mattress doesn't mold.

[@Briana-hd9mk]

❤Omg. I'll be doing at least 2 of these i love for my bedroom and hallway.

[@wendybutler1681]

5:18 Bar cart is brilliant

[@MrsDetroit622]

Everybody's so creative!

[@sapat664]

We don't own some of these tools or a garage to fit them. Our house is built on a slab. I'd make these because they'd be good storage for my fabric and sewing accessories. With a taller one i could keep yarn, knitting needles, chrochet needles, and other and other things. They don't take a big footprint, i can put on a single wall, and have everything organized. I'd probably screw them together for stability, at least she has ideas and shares them. 👍

[@delmaquezada6733]

Glad I came across this video, it had great ideas I could use, and what I could use. Thanks 👍

[@Hometalk]

Thank you so much!

[@angelal6700]

My big ones are Better Home & Garden, because they are set longways/envelope/on side. & double stacked. ( More stability.) I use them for a family pantry, can goods. 😊 they can take a LOT of weight.

[@57msdeb]

To anyone wanting to change the look of their bins by gluing fabric to it, please finish the edges somehow. If you don’t, it’ll be a mess when it starts to unravel.

[@valkyrie1066]

There are a lot of things you can turn them into, howe ver, whatever you choose as your post purchase addition should be used to shore up the original cubes, which TEND to be flimsy. Wall shelves? I like! The bar cart idea; yes a good example of your improvement also making the project stronger.

[@marykirmo]

I think the bar cart was my favorite of these.

[@sharonwhitehead-s3l]

Very creative. I think it is going to be lovely.

[@Hometalk]

Thank you!

[@T4KE_A_BREATH]

I've been wondering what to do with my organizer. I need a way to use it but maximize space. Now I have ideas!

[@nathanielmadden4235]

❤️❤️Great Ideas!

[@michelleb6363]

These are some really creative ideas 👏😊

[@carlagarrett8584]

they look lighter than the IKEA cubes - that would definetly come in handy for the ones hung on the wall in the office!

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Suggestion on last cool craft: How about spray painting the top any color you like? I love your fabric idea! A-1 ❤

[@Mokiefraggle]

You have to be really careful with spray paint and plastic...some types of spray paint have additive that actually can start to eat into the plastic, while others will just slough right off with basic, regular use levels of contact. There's specific ones that are made for plastics, but it's hard to say if it would stand up to the lid being frequently handled.

[@CMason-yr9ks]

Some great ideas!💜

[@melviebaker6718]

Thank you for the great ideas, I will try them on the cube cabinet I have.

[@fretfrontier]

Lots of great ideas, thanks!

[@marysylvie2012]

I like this kind of easy storage ideas but the fact is cubes vertical or horizontal get lots of dust. Difficult maintenance for the cubes and for the objects that are in them.

[@tvelazqu1]

1st 1 har 0:04 d to catch what she was doing for fabric bed stool! Going check out these ideas for where to purchase cubes! Ikea vs walmart!

[@richtree3162]

fount it...Amazon Arrow heavy duty corded electric Stapler

[@aliyakeller2573]

I like all the ideas… great inspiration and most are easy to do

[@staciejones303]

Wow wish I had the confidence to make that bed frame it did look amazing

[@IndigoCosmic]

Nice DIY's!

[@sherrigrey8131]

Oh, Yes we can! 😊👍

[@cindyhappel7376]

Awesome ideas!

[@dianapearson1771]

Some smart folks!!!

[@patriciaclemmons2883]

All I could say was wow love it

[@maryzabrosky7867]

The tools alone they are showing cost over $100. How is that saving money? And real wood panels or any kind of lumber is expensive. Go to the Re-Store, yard sale or thrift shop and buy a can of paint before you purchase cheap, pressed sawdust furniture that gives off toxic smells.

[@iamNell]

So are you throwing the tools away after one use 🤔 these are for people who already own tools and like doing projects, quit being miserable

[@archerwithspark]

These are most basic tools anyone should have, how do you fix things at home when something goes wrong? Call a handyman every time a screw comes out? Really?😮

[@ShivangiSingh-wc3gk]

I love America for this

[@michelle7709]

I loved the first wine bar. Creative

[@colleenhowell9564]

Love all of these makes, saving video for later

[@brendapotterreynolds1741]

I wish I was that creative!

[@wendybutler1681]

I have a sister who is creatively challenged. I try to describe an idea to her that's so plainly obvious in my head and she's just lost. She just cannot envision things in her head. I see possibilities everywhere I look. If she didn't get so angry at me for my abilities I would would be a less anxious person. We live together. I shall escape soon to my own 4 walls again. I will need creative ideas to make cheap look expensive. I kept enuf to furnish a one bedroom but will need shelves, etc. My own kitchen again! This housing crisis is real. Never thought I'd be technically homeless. Not a one bedroom to be had in my city except luxury. Disability income does not DO luxury.

[@rhondaphillips432]

GREAT IDEAS, THANK YOU😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@tamekadavis6641]

Brilliant work ❤❤❤

[@KimberlyHealth]

Love this!

[@roxannetellini3134]

As a big person; making seating out of something that is not intended to support a lot of weight is asking for trouble.

[@Taitcreates639]

Love all the cube ideas

[@joycesmith8685]

Cute ideas😊

[@karend.9218]

Always screw from underneath or inside the cubby holes into a top for invisible fastening.

[@weekendnomad5038]

Momma is handy asf!

[@adobeblue4360]

these are good but it would be good to slow down the video a little. It is hard to see what they are doing, especially the one with the fur.

[@sinsitysinderella790]

You can easily change the playback speed for any video using the settings gear icon to slow/speed as much as you like, it's Really helpful 👍

[@DrinkALotOfCoffee]

Having done this when I lived on a budget, those mainstay things only work to a certain degree, but you have to stabilize them or they will fall apart if you hit them at the wrong angle..L-brackets or screwing plywood as a backer.. Unless for someone under 75 lbs.

[@Hometalk]

Great points - good to start with and then you can reinforce later.

[@j.m.hunter6022]

Looking for more details on no.8 the wall hanging cubes? Is there a longer video and supply list?

[@feleciaa1]

This was great! would love to add wheels to ours. Do you know where I can find ones like the ones in the video?

[@lalaarmstrong4356]

I love these ideas

[@lpitts46]

Great ideas!🥰🥰

[@heidistabler4796]

Walmart storage cubes…. VERY Nice, and practical!! Where did you purchase the gold legs from and how did you attach them??

[@autobotdiva9268]

quick cheap fix if you dont have a lot of money for quality furniture/pieces

[@sarahlindsay7767]

I just threw mine away because it looked bad😂. I like storage for bed idea for sure

[@carrieemhoff5994]

Its so crazy. You can always tell who the miserable unhappy people are just by the comment's. Lol great ideas! Thank you!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

Thank you for sharing.

[@debbiesage8026]

Can you tell me what kind of wheel you put on the bench? I have an 8 cube kallax unit and I would love to be able to put wheels on it. Thanks for the ideas.

[@jennifersessing1691]

Cube sets, make a fabulous raised vegetable beds. Obviously, if you want them to last for season 2, as I try to do n..I use an outdoor primer and or even engine spray , I additionally, a used/savedou a drill a few drainage and r raised bed soil and plant or seeds

[@celeca7]

What? I don’t understand the comment

[@deb4guest953]

I do awesome

[@janethowe8812]

Some great ideas.

[@lauriepolden6594]

Problem is that the hardwood will last way longer than the particleboard that the storage units are made of

[@TheBettyBoopnl]

Actually I have 2 of the trofast units from Ikea they were bought for my now 21 year old when he was 2 and they are still going just as strong as the day they were assembled and trust me with 4 boys in the house they were put through everything lol.

[@josephbennett3482]

If properly taken care of , cube organizer shelves last for a very long time. If you follow the manufacturers instructions on not putting anything heavy on them or moving them around while filled then they'll survive for many years.

[@lisamoss3146]

I agree. I have two 4 cube units in my bedroom that I use to store my Breyer Horse collection. They're pretty but after just a few years of owning them the wood look sticker finish is peeling off. I wouldn't buy anything like this again.

[@gaellegoutain1286]

I ha ve Billy shelves that were bought 13 years ago and still doing good.

[@ItsSweepingTimeCleaning]

I'm pretty sure I'll screw that up. But brilliant idea 💡 👏🏻 👍 👌 😀

[@Bionicbabyy]

Very creative.

[@robinnicolson6522]

Bed frame would hold a fly lol

[@lindamedina1447]

Great ideas 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😊😊