DIY Life

If you strive to be a somewhat organized person, that you know that storage boxes can be an invaluable possession.

Magazine storage boxes are handy, not just for storing magazines, but also for your kids' books, cookbooks, file folders of semi-important papers and craft supplies.

Price, however, can be a big deterrent in having as many magazine storage boxes as you'd like.

Want to learn to make them yourself? If you have any old cardboard boxes and Mod Podge, you have the makings of endless magazine storage boxes. For close to free? Sign me up!

Tut over at Craftster has a great tutorial on how to make your own boxes with a woodgrained look.

However, don't feel you have to decorate the storage boxes as Tut did. Why not use some handmade paper, fabric or your child's artwork to embellish your one-of-a-kind magazine storage boxes? Decorating ideas will take you as far as your imagination will, so get to it and create your own unique storage boxes.

You'll be organized, creative and trendy without having an empty wallet. No brainer? You betcha.