Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this video, I'm sharing how to build two different styles of simple, but practical cabinet organizer drawers from scrap plywood.
This video was sponsored by HOTO.
Grab the HOTO AutoCare Air Duster and Vacuum for your workshop, home, or car here: go.hototools.com/WoodshopDiaries
Use Code "WSD20" for 20% discount
These organizers are easy to customize to fit in just about any size and style of existing base cabinet. And while I built one for pots and pans and the other for food storage containers, either of these could be used to store and organize pretty much anything you need.
Check out additional project details on the pots and pans organizer here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-kitchen-cabinet-pots-and-pans-organizer
And check out additional project details on the organizer drawer here: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-cabinet-organizer-drawer
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Helpful resources for this project:
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides
How to measure and size drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-measure-and-size-drawers
How to use the Kreg Micro pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
How to cover plywood edges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
Tools & Materials
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/oB1PO
Circ Saw or Table Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/XKboX
Cutting Guides (Kreg Rip Cut and AccuCut)–optional: amzn.to/2HOI21S & amzn.to/2UjGdzW
720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3REtKTt
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/raXZAB
Kreg Micro pocket hole jig: amzn.to/449SSad
Materials:
½″ and ¾″ plywood* (amounts depend on size)
1″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/4gmjWb6
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼″ wood screws
Edge banding: amzn.to/3J0RmAA
Drawer slides: amzn.to/455ZGHV
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Measuring my cabinets
01:56 Assembling Pots and Pans Organizer Bottom
03:38 Installing Sides and Back of Cabinet Organizer
05:07 Installing Pots and Pans Organizer Into Cabinet
06:59 Assembling Organizer Drawer Large Bottom
08:13 Installing Pull Out Organizer Top Drawer
10:35 Fitting Tupperware Pull Out Organizer Drawer Into Cabinet
In this video, I'm sharing how to build two different styles of simple, but practical cabinet organizer drawers from scrap plywood.
This video was sponsored by HOTO.
Grab the HOTO AutoCare Air Duster and Vacuum for your workshop, home, or car here: go.hototools.com/WoodshopDiaries
Use Code "WSD20" for 20% discount
These organizers are easy to customize to fit in just about any size and style of existing base cabinet. And while I built one for pots and pans and the other for food storage containers, either of these could be used to store and organize pretty much anything you need.
Check out additional project details on the pots and pans organizer here: woodshopdiaries.com/diy-kitchen-cabinet-pots-and-pans-organizer
And check out additional project details on the organizer drawer here: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-cabinet-organizer-drawer
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful resources for this project:
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
How to install drawer slides: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-drawers-with-side-mount-drawer-slides
How to measure and size drawers: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-measure-and-size-drawers
How to use the Kreg Micro pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-the-kreg-micro-pocket-hole-jig
How to cover plywood edges: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
Tools & Materials
*Affiliate links below
Tools:
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/oB1PO
Circ Saw or Table Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/XKboX
Cutting Guides (Kreg Rip Cut and AccuCut)–optional: amzn.to/2HOI21S & amzn.to/2UjGdzW
720 Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3REtKTt
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/raXZAB
Kreg Micro pocket hole jig: amzn.to/449SSad
Materials:
½″ and ¾″ plywood* (amounts depend on size)
1″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/4gmjWb6
1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
1 ¼″ wood screws
Edge banding: amzn.to/3J0RmAA
Drawer slides: amzn.to/455ZGHV
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Measuring my cabinets
01:56 Assembling Pots and Pans Organizer Bottom
03:38 Installing Sides and Back of Cabinet Organizer
05:07 Installing Pots and Pans Organizer Into Cabinet
06:59 Assembling Organizer Drawer Large Bottom
08:13 Installing Pull Out Organizer Top Drawer
10:35 Fitting Tupperware Pull Out Organizer Drawer Into Cabinet
