These DIY kitchen hacks range from chalkboard butcher blocks to DIY party cups that are a chic way to entertain while on a budget. When looking to make your house a home, the process can be both time-consuming and expensive but these easy and fun ideas will save you time and money.
Standouts from this list include candy-dispensing fridge hacks that show one how to turn their ice maker into a treat dispenser. The hack is a great idea for house parties and will stun guests with a serious sweet tooth.
Other favorites include stone-made coasters, leather-accented cutting boards and de-cluttering DIY kitchen shelves that are made using recycled bottles or mason jars. In recent years. consumers have become more environmentally and budget-conscious. With this shift, they are aware that DIY projects like these kitchen hacks are a less expensive and more sustainable choice than in-store goods.
43 DIY Kitchen Hacks
From Candy-Dispensing Fridge Hacks to Chalkboard Butcher Blocks:
Jana Pijak — Feb 25, 2015 — Art & Design
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DIY Kitchen Supply Manicures
The 'Get Nailed' Saran Wrap Nails Tutorial is Stylishly Simple
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Homemade Herbivore Gardens
The Design Sponge Blog Shows How to Make a DIY Indoor Herb Garden
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Upcycled Cheese Grater Lamps
These DIY Illuminators are Inspired from the Series 'That 70s Show'
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Upcycled Insect Plates
This DIY Dishware Collection Features Printed Tea Cups and Saucers
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DIY Concrete Cake Stands
This DIY Cake Stand is Rustic-Modern in its Textured Concrete Design
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DIY Watercolor Mugs
Give Your White Ceramic Mugs an Artistic Makeover With Nail Polish
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Artistic DIY Dishware
Fall For DIY's Latest Home Decor Project is Visually Striking
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Terrific Timber Coasters
These Branch Slice Drink Mats are Perfect for Eco Enthusiasts
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Sophisticated Food Servers
This Marble Serving Tray Adds Elegance to Carrying Meals
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Kitchen Cutlery Decor
This Painted Spoon Wall Art Combines Artistic Qualities with Household Goods
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DIY Party Cups
The Gold Foil Tumblers Can Be Made by Hand from Home
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Prehistoric Predator Platters
The DIY Dinosaur Serving Dish is a Fun Craft Project
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DIY Kitchen Utensil Decor
The Flamingo Toes 'Silverware Mirror' is Adorable
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Homemade Soda Kits
Firebox's Make Your Own Cola Kit is Made with All-Natural Ingredients
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Simple Spruce Pen Holders
The ‘Wood Desk Organizer’ is Chic and Classic
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Refreshing DIY Fruit Bowls
This Lovely Painted Watermelon Bowl is Perfect for Summer Festivities
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Scribbly Stitched Table Toppers
The Doodle Tablecloth Brings Art to the Dining Room
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Decluttering DIY Kitchen Tops
The Peter Marigold Jam Jar Shelf Makes Space by Defying Gravity
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DIY Chalkboard Fridges
Food Diaries & Drawing Boards for Kids Allows Smooth Running Kitchens
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DIY Chalk Cheese Boards
Turn Ordinary Pine Wood into a Practical Cutting Board with This Guide
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Wax Dishware Sets
Meltware from Maaike Seegers Lets You Make and Mold Your Own Dishes
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Sleek Stone-Made Coasters
These Mug Mats are Easy-to-Make and Offers a Rustic Appeal
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Motivational Coaster Designs
These DIY Mug Mats Feature Inspirational and Positive Messages
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Upcycled Scarf Aprons
This DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Shawl into Chic Cooking Attire
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DIY Crocheted Mug Holders
This Easy-to-Make Design Lets You Enjoy Your Hot Drinks with Ease
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Leather-Handled Cutting Boards
Almost Makes Perfect Blog Shows How to Upgrade This Kitchen Item
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Upcycled Chalkboard Pans
This Chalkboard Skillet Wall Art is Perfect for Rusty Kitchenware Items
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DIY Erasable Storage Labeling
The A Beautiful Mess Chalkboard Paper Project is Handy
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Gilded DIY Condiment Holders
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Gold Salt + Pepper Shakers Are Handmade
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Personalized Dish Decor
This DIY Dish Designing Activity is Fun and Child-Friendly
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Upcycled Kitchenware Lights
Marius Scerbinskas Gives a New Purpose to Cheese Graters
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Readable Booze Holders
The DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses are Classy and Fun
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DIY Bundt Cake Hangers
Sugar and Cloth Presents a Fun Way to Hang Planters
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Tiny Teacup Planters
This DIY Project Turns Unused Kitchenware Items into Fantastic Plant Holders
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Light Bulb Spice Holders
These Old Incandescent Bulbs Make a Great DIY Spice Rack
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DIY Animated Jar Lids
The ‘House to Home’ Site Shows How to Make Playful Containers
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String-Constructed Utensil Crafts
The 'A Beautiful Mess' Kitchen Wall Art Uses Knick Knacks
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Personalized Spoon Stocking Stuffers
The Wood Burned Spood DIY is the Perfect Stuffer This Season
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DIY Paw Print Towels
These Creative Tea Towels are Outfitted with Adorable Puppy Prints
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Sweets-Dispensing Hacks
This Redditor Shows How to Use Your Fridge as a Frozen Candy Dispenser
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Citrus Compost Fresheners
These DIY Lemon Garbage Disposal Cubes Keep Your Kitchen Smelling Clean
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Colorblocked Food Lids
Sugar and Cloth Dresses up the Food Dome
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Word Score Fridge Stickers
Scrabble Magnets Bring the Word Game to the Kitchen
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Bookshelf Board Games
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Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils
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The Beer Cubes Tray by Miller Lite Cools Beer Without Watering It Down
Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes
The Kabine 101 Storage Box Works Well as a Side Table
Cheese Board Tutorial Books
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Removable Plate Shelving Systems
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Film-Themed Cookbooks
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Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Lavender-Colored Kitchenware
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Compact Connected Drink Fridges
The Rocco Super Smart Fridge is Small Yet Spacious
Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
Fortnum's 1707 Crackers are Filled with Miniature Kitchen Utensils
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Recipe-Suggesting Web Browsers
The Inflation Cookbook has a Tool to Monitor Ingredient Prices
Portable Ice Maker Coolers
The Euhomy Electric Cooler and Ice Maker is Feature-Rich
Curated Home Decor Platforms
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Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Effective Food Vacuum Sealers
The FoodSaver VS1210 Space Saving Vacuum Sealer Launched
At-Home Soft-Serve Makers
Gourmia SoftSnap Removes Prepatory Steps for Making Ice Cream at Home
Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds
The 'Ice Straw' Cools Drinks with Every Sip
Artful Reusable Dishcloths
Hali Hali Offers Sustainable and Aesthetic Cleaning Accessories
Modern Pet-Friendly Kitchenware Ranges
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AI-Powered Cooking Appliances
The Kitchen Idea KODY 29 Offers 21 Cooking Modes
Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks
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Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories
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Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers
The Conceptual 'Chefbox' Multifunctional Cooker is Intuitive
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Practical Kitchen Cookware Sets
The Prep Set and Cutting Board Set by Caraway Simplifies Meal Prep
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Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Flat Finish Kitchen Appliances
The Samsung Bespoke Side-by-Side Refrigerator Has Recessed Handles
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
3D Kitchen Design Tools
Kinsman Launches an Advanced Kitchen Planning Tool with Marxent
Cow-Themed Fridge Deodorizers
The Joie Moo Moo Fresh Helps Keep Your Fridge Fresh
Vibrant Organizational Tools
Great Jones and Character Launch a Colorful Pegboard Set
Ultra-Slick Minimalist Knife Sets
Hast's 7P Minimalist Knife Set Features a Glass Knife Block
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Contemporary Meal Prep Kits
W&P’s Eight-Piece Fridge Bundle is Stylish and Effective
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Expandable Construction Cutting Boards
The 'FlexiBoard' Cutting Board Has an Adjustable Design
Canine Cuisine Appliances
The ChefPaw Dog Food Maker Prepares Fresh, Flavorful Fare for Pooches
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Caraway’s New Kitchen Gadgets Set Made With 100% Stainless Steel
Food Preservation Fridges
Beko's HarvestFresh Technology Mimics the 24-Hour Sun Cycle
All-in-One Kitchen Cooking Systems
The Sharp STR3065HS Smart Rangetop Has a Microwave Drawer
Kitchen Multi-Tool Attachments
BLACK+DECKER Releases New Food Chopper and Hand Mixer Attachments
Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools
GripFlip Aims to Streamline the Cooking Process Through Design
Sleek Wall Organizer Concepts
Akash Deep Designs the MDF Boards of Organized Storage
Candied Fruit Show Kitchens
Co.arch Studio Designs a Slick Pop-up Space for Cesarin
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Dual-Sided Charcuterie Knives
The Revel Cheese Knife Slices and Saws Foods with Ease
Eco Insulated Boxes
The Cruz Cool Cooler Made from Chitin Insulates Frozen Goods for 48 Hours
7-Foot Charcuterie Boards
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Cookie Dough Baking Kits
Baking Coach's Edible Cookie Dough Baking Kits Need No Mixing Bowls
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Themed Party Generators
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Automated Countertop Dessert Makers
The Ninja NC201 CREAMi Breeze Crafts Six Kinds of Treats
Streamlined Meal Prep Systems
The Prepdeck by Dash Provides Tools and Space for Meal Prep
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Tri-Cooling Refrigerators
Fisher & Paykel's Triple Zone Refrigerator Reduces Food Waste
Luxurious 10-Piece Mixology Sets
The Mixology Bartender Kit Helps You to Make Impressive Cocktails
Cut-Resistant Kitchen Sponges
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DIY Dumpling Kits
Thirsty Dumpling Offers an All-in-One Dumpling Party Experience
Luxe Cheese Utensils
These Black Marble Cheese Knives are Sold in a 3-Piece Set
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Chic Matching Kitchen Essentials
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At-Home Fondue Cheeses
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Branded Dairy Recipes
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So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips
Peleg Design's Fries Clips Will Elevate Your Kitchen Aesthetic
Seasonal Popcorn Bottle Kits
These New Popcorn Kitchen Popcorn Kits are Ready for the Holidays
Machine-Learning Recipe Apps
'littlecook.io' Helps Users Curb Food Waste, Plan Ahead and More
Bear-Themed Fridge Deodorizers
Joe Snow Refrigerator Deodorizer Removes Fridge Odor
Expansive Smart Display Refrigerators
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Savory Cocktail Dips
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Knife-Sanitizing Storage Blocks
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Collaboration At-Home Meal Recipes
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Mini Kitchen Vacuums
The Brigii MX30 Mini Vacuum Cleaner Keeps Kitchens Free from Crumbs
Magnetic Tool Organizers
The ToolBox Widget is Your Gateway to a Clutter-Free Workspace
Built-In French Door Fridges
Signature Kitchen Suite Designs the 48-inch Built-in French Door
Premade Charcuterie Boards
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Artisan-Quality Fermented Foods
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Online Grocer Meal Planners
The ALDI Meal Planner Hub Offers Ample Inspiration for Recipes
Water-Filled Herb Containers
Cole & Mason's Herb Container Helps Keep Fridge Veggies Fresh
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
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Modern Mixologist Ice Makers
The Juniper Clear Ice Maker is Ready for Bar or Home Use
Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges
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Clear Customizable Ice Makers
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High-Quality Birch Kitchenware
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Collaborative Charcuterie Kits
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Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Mashable Storage Sets
The Kilner 'Mash & Store Set' Makes Creating and Storing Mashed Foods Easier
Efficient At-Home Ice Makers
The IcyForge Ice Maker is Convenient and Efficient
Food Management Apps
The KIFF App Helps Consumers Manage and Track the Freshness of Their Food
Smart Spice Grinders
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Storage-Friendly Foldable Ham Stands
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Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides
'That Cheese Plate Wants to Party' Inspires Tasty Creations
Tinned Fish Boards
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Haunted Gingerbread Houses
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Virtual Cheese Board Tutorials
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Time-Saving Cup Rinsers
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Streamlined Recipe Tools
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Heat-and-Eat Ramen Kits
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Technologically-Advanced Grills
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Household Chore Organizers
SimpleChore is a Household Management Tool with Recipe Intregration
Canned Fish Dinner Dates
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Streamlined Grocery List Makers
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Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery