Pegboards are a clever and inexpensive way to organize your stuff. Ends up they are fairly easy to do with just a few tools. You can make them any size and put them just about any place! A quick coat of paint and they are pretty stylish! I used a variety of pegboard hooks but also made my own containers from stuff I had! Read or download our free directions for all the pointers.
Supplies
- Pegboard. Many times you can find pieces the size you want at hardware stores. You can also saw them with a good type of hand saw.
- Wood strips for framing. For larger boards you can use 1″x2″ long strips. For small boards you don’t want them more than about 3/4″ square. Otherwise they will cover more of the holes and you’ll have less hanging space.
- Nails or screws, hammer or screwdriver.
- Good hand saw. Or any electric saw.
- Paint (optional)
- Peg board hooks
How To Hang Pegboard Anywhere
- Decide where you want your pegboard. Any spot with a flat surface you can place a few nails or screws into will work.
- Measure the length and width.
- Cut wood strips for the sides, top and bottom area of where you will be mounting the board.
- Nail or screw on your strips around the area.
- Cut the peg board to fit the area you choose.
- If you want to paint it first now is the time!
- Set the pegboard in place, nailing or screwing it INTO the WOOD STRIPS you previously attached. You want to mount your frame so that at least some of the nails or screws hit a stud or hard surface.
- You’re ready to start hanging!
Make Your Own Hanging Bins
You can easy attach baskets or plastic bins to your peg board as long as you can drill a hole for them to fit over the hooks. This means there is an endless supply of things you can hang to hold stuff! I used dollar store drawer organizers I had and then some plastic cups!
Finished Product!
This article was so inspiring! .. super awesome use of space, the ideas for utilizing a simple book shelf …. Who knew?! It flows beautifully …. I’m on my to the cup cupboard lol, I have some drilling and hanging to do! What a blessing you are, I have moved things around umpteen times… I have a strategy plan now! Thanks again and looking fwd to reading more, I just found this page happy day
Thank you so much Kimberly. It’s always awesome to hear when something on the site inspires someone. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Ü
Peg board is one of the BEST ways to utilize space! I remember my grandfather’s work shop being covered in peg board for all of his tools and supplies, and reading about Julia Child’s kitchen pots and pans filling her walls on peg board! I can’t wait to get my hands on some so I can better organize my home! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I agree Ariel! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the thoughtful comment. Ü
I have a piece of pegboard my parents gave me that is still sitting in the garage… time to get around to putting it up. Your wall looks so organized!
So glad we could inspire you Kati! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. Ü
Oh, I do love a good pegboard! So helpful with organization. Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again next week!
Thanks so much Kristen!
love peg boards they are awesome where ever they are and so useful thanks for sharing
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