DIY HIDDEN STORAGE | Free Book Upcycle

If you have old books or a pile you are looking to donate, here is a simple way to create DIY organization and storage for completely FREE. Book spines make beautiful hidden storage using an old crate! This is a great place to hide items you wouldn't want others to find, too. Perfect for tiny spaces!

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Kathryn "Doitonadime"
P.O. Box 1436
Matthews, NC USA
28106-1436

*This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely my own.*

[sandyg.]

Great idea, but I personally could never destroy a book! I love books.

[homesteadinarental]

Great idea! I read books until they fall apart, then they can still be in my life. Book nerd!

[safepethaven]

I'd have to make a color photocopy of the chosen book covers/spines to make my own bin "wallpaper" because taking a blade to a book, even a free, donated one gave me cold chills. I know, my age is showing, as is my upbringing that one did not make even a small, stray pencil mark in or on a book, let alone a pen mark, a highlighter, or cut up a book -- they were too hard to come by and especially textbooks were precious gifts to use during the school year that we turned in at yr-end. Every page was checked for any defacing or vandalism. Only a book that had been destroyed beyond traditional use [water, fire, smoke] would have been considered for re-purposing.

[Sarah-mhfh]

I get the people who are up in arms about having to cut up a book. But I'll just say, as someone who frequents library sales: the three bestsellers up there (White Oleander, Tuesdays with Morrie, and The Lucky One) are at EVERY sale I go to. There are usually at least 4 or 5 copies of those at every library sale. They're also always at thrift shops. Since there were so many printed, they are always available secondhand. So yes, it would be great if the books could get enjoyed by other people, but those books are NOT in short supply and as long as she recycles the pages I don't see a problem.

[elharaaddison]

Great idea. I understand the not wanting to deface books but at least these are being recycled after someone has enjoyed the stories. Once for the pages and twice when the project is no longer usable. We have to think of it that way. The titles and authors are still on display to remind us of what great reads they are and perhaps to catch a new readers eye.
Cheers
Susan

[tphili]

Love this idea especially for apartment people or dorm room when needing to quickly put away valuables.

[pamelaaverrett]

Ack!!! Kathryn stop you are too awesome! That was a great easy tutorial! Blessings!!

[MarriageMotherhood]

This is so creative. I would have never thought of this. Thanks for sharing!

[ThriftedLiving]

What a fun DIY!!! Such an easy and elegant way to add storage to your home! :)

[lettienugent]

VERY cute idea. It's the best execution of that sort of idea, that I've seen.

[Clutterbug]

I need to do this! Love it! Great job as usual

[pamjones]

Who knew! That was so awesome! I think that was so neat. Thanks for sharing another wonderful idea. You are a blessing. God bless.

[vintagemelony]

It's good to make our stuff work for us and to remember it is just stuff! I think that's been part of my clutter habit... Elevating the importance of things over living in a functioning house. Good job!

[dawnparker]

Love all your Videos. Have been using a lot of your ideas in decluttering and organizing my home. Shopping my home for some things and others fun trips to the dollar store.
THIS IS AWESOME. Also a great gift for a book lover, either empty or filled with books a gift card etc.

[ditaamelia]

Thank you for the hack. I saw this hack 20 years ago. When i was a little girl and i promise myself to make one of them. Now i have 2 children and just remember that by seeing this vlog. Thanks a lot

[cindyl-p]

Love this idea! You are the master organizer! Your sweet Carson is an adorable sidekick😊

[julz]

That is a fabulous idea ...just what I need for all the remotes we have cluttering up our side table. I'm so doing this. Thumbs Up for this beauty X

[sarahbetheaton]

Tuesdays with Morrie is one of my favorite books! Love this idea!

[nazgirl]

LOVE this idea!  We have tons of books that are just in storage and serving no purpose so what an awesome way to upcycle them!!!

[ErinEff]

I feel so sad for these books! Lol. Great idea though. I wanna try it!