2019-09-01 Do It Yourself

HACK IT MAKE IT BUY IT

DROP ZONE

ORDER IN THE HOUSE

Craft a made-to-order entry solution that keeps gear

organized and at the ready for family members

to grab on their way out the door.

PROJECTS MOLLY SINNETT PHOTOGRAPHS CARSON DOWNING

WORDS CHELSEA EVERS

BIN THERE Handles on these

stackable wire baskets make it

easy to transport them to the

kitchen table, front porch, or

wherever you work or play.

Use them for bills, permission

slips, and mail—or stow toys

or pet supplies inside. Taupe

Stacking Wire Bins, starting

at $10; containerstore.com

INSIDE JOB Turn an old
trunk into a stylish seat.
Paint the exterior as
desired, then add furniture
pads on the bottom to
prevent fl oor scratches.
Hot-glue a seat cushion
to the top, running a line
of glue around the entire
perimeter to secure.

HANG OUT In lieu of bulky

lockers or cubbies, give

every family member a

hook. This sleek version

is strong enough to hold

heavy backpacks and

winter coats. Richelieu

Contemporary Metal Wall

Hook, $7; wayfair.com