DIY HANGING FILE DRAWERS

I turned two of my desk drawers into DIY hanging file drawers for only $3.30. My entire efficient paperwork maintenance system, including these DIY hanging file drawers, is outlined for you here.

You can download my Paperwork Maintenance Routine Chart here and keep it in your inbox to keep your paperwork under control on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Be sure to download that chart here, so you are never at a loss for how to keep your paperwork under control.

Here is what you will need:

• Measuring tape
• A 1/8 inch diameter plain steel cold rolled round rod in the length required for your drawers
• Heavy duty wire cutter or bolt cutter
• A 1/8 inch diameter drill bit
• Electric drill

I needed the 48 inch length plain steel cold rolled rod for my two desk drawers. I purchased this rod at Home Depot here. You can purchase a rod in a different diameter, if you would like. You will just want to make sure it is not too thin for the weight of your files. Also, you will want to make sure it is not to thick for the hooks on your hanging file folders. Most importantly, you will want to make sure you have a drill bit in the same diameter as your rod.

I had the rest of the tools on hand. If you don’t have these tools on hand, you likely should be able to easily borrow them from a friend or relative. I don’t know the technical name for the tool I used to cut my rod. It looks like a wrench but it has a wire cutter in the center of the hinge. A wire cutter designed for thin wires or cables will not do. You will need heavy duty wire cutters or bolt cutters.

Check out the video to see just how easy it was for me to turn my desk drawers into hanging file drawers.

In my next post, I share my tiny studio living room and office setup on a budget. I sure maximized the limited space in our tiny 400 square foot studio! Be sure to download your free paperwork maintenance routine chart here so that you have a quick reference for how to stay on top of your paperwork throughout the entire year.

Happy Organizing!