How to Build a Pantry Can Stacker

Keeping a pantry organized can be a challenge, especially if you like to stock up on canned goods. However, with a few easy-to-find materials, you can create pantry can stackers that will help you to better organize your pantry and utilize space. Once you have mastered the art of building a can stacker, make them for every category of cans in your pantry, such as soups, fruits, vegetables and more.

Computer
Internet access
PDF diagram
Large cardboard box
Pencil
Measuring tape
X-acto knife
Quick-drying tacky glue
Paint and brush (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Use a measuring tape and pencil to measure and mark the following dimensions on a piece of cardboard: two side panels that are 28 3/8 inches long and 10 1/2 inches high; two top and middle shelf panels that are 9 1/8 inches long and 4 3/8 inches high; one bottom panel that is 12 1/8 inches long and 4 3/8 inches high; one top front panel that is 3 1/4 inches long and 6 1/2 inches high; and one bottom front panel that is 1 1/4 inches long and 6 1/2 inches high.
- 2
  Cut out each rectangle using an X-acto knife.
- 3
  Measure and mark a line 5 1/4 inches from the short side of each side panel. Fold each panel along the line.
- 4
  Place the folded side of each of the side panels together and glue. You will now have two side panels connected by one overlapped, glued back panel.
- 5
  Glue the top and bottom panels to one of the side panels and the back panel. Glue the middle shelf to the same side panel. Then, secure all three shelves to the opposite side panel.
- 6
  Glue the front panels to the front of the can stacker box.
- 7
  Paint the entire box if desired.

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