As the winter chill settles in and the sun seems to set before you’ve even finished your afternoon cuppa, there’s never been a better time to hunker down at home.
With all this extra time indoors, it’s hard not to notice those little household annoyances that have been quietly driving you up the wall—like the medicine cabinet that’s less ‘cabinet’ and more ‘chaotic jumble of expired Panadol, half-empty bandage boxes and mystery ointments from 2009’.
If your medicine storage situation is looking a bit like a pharmacy after a cyclone, you’re not alone.
Many of us have a ‘system’ that’s really just a couple of overflowing boxes shoved in the back of a cupboard.
And with the cold and flu season in full swing, there’s never been a better time to get your act together.
Enter the latest Kmart hack that’s got Australian households buzzing—and it’ll only set you back a tenner.
The $10 Kmart solution that’s taking over social media
Australian mum and organisation aficionado Chrystal Bowman recently shared her ‘genius’ medicine cabinet makeover on social media, racking up nearly 30,000 views and a flood of enthusiastic comments.
Her secret weapon? Kmart’s fridge drawers—yes, the kind you’d usually use for your carrots and cheese—paired with some simple labels from Amazon.
Chrystal’s method is as simple as it is effective: she uses a combination of Kmart’s $12 large fridge drawers and $10 small fridge drawers to create a modular, stackable system.
Each drawer is clearly labelled—think ‘Kids’ medicine’, ‘Supplements’, ‘Bandages’, ‘Creams’—so you’ll never again find yourself rummaging for children’s Panadol at 2am with a feverish grandchild in tow.
To keep the drawers from sliding around, Chrystal recommends popping a grip roll (also from Kmart, naturally) underneath the bottom shelves.
The result? A medicine cabinet that’s neat, visible and—dare we say it—satisfying to look at.
Video Credit: @homejames_ _ / TikTok
Why this hack works (and why we love it)
Let’s face it: most medicine cabinets are a disaster waiting to happen.
Bottles topple, boxes get buried and before you know it, you’re buying another packet of band-aids because you can’t find the ones you already own.
Chrystal’s hack solves all of these problems in one fell swoop:
- Visibility: Clear drawers mean you can see exactly what you have at a glance.
- Accessibility: No more digging through layers of clutter—just slide out the drawer you need.
- Safety: With everything labelled and separated, it’s easier to keep adult and children’s medicines apart, and to spot anything that’s expired.
- Affordability: At $10-$12 a pop, it’s a budget-friendly solution that doesn’t skimp on style.
And judging by the comments on Chrystal’s video, she’s not the only one who’s thrilled.
‘This is genius 👏,’ wrote one follower. ‘Love this idea!’ raved another.
One commenter even admitted, ‘This brings me ridiculous levels of satisfaction 😍’—and honestly, who can blame them?
More Kmart organisation hacks to try
Kmart’s reputation for affordable, versatile homewares is well-earned, and Australian shoppers are constantly finding new ways to use their products.
Take DIY content creator Jess Brouwer, for example, who recently shared her under-sink storage hack using an $8 magnetic basket and a $9 broom gripper.
By swapping out the magnetic strip for Command hanging strips, she created a handy spot for cleaning products and sponges, with the broom gripper holding her dish brush perfectly in place.
‘It’s created more storage and makes it much easier to access those regularly used products,’ Jess said.
‘It was super easy to install, it only took a few minutes to remove the magnetic strips and add the new adhesive strips.’
Join the conversation
Have you tried Chrystal’s Kmart hack, or do you have your own clever organisation tips to share? What’s the most surprising thing you’ve found lurking in your medicine cabinet?
We’d love to hear your stories and see your before-and-after photos—share your thoughts in the comments below.
Happy organising, and may your Panadol always be easy to find!
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