All right, I've got a really easy DIY for y'all and you'll shoot yourself in the foot for not thinking of it. Have you ever had stuff roll around all over the place in your trunk while you drive or your trunk is just an unorganized mess and you're just sick of it? Try this very simple, economical solution. Note that this doesn't work with uncarpeted trunk liners, but you can do it with a little bit of modification, which I won't discuss here.
Materials needed:
- One or more plastic stackable containers (I used a 16 qt Sterlite box from Target, $3.00)
- Velcro with adhesive backing (I used Scotch brand Reusable Fasteners with 3M backing from Target, $6.50)
Other household items you'll need (most are optional):
- scissor or razor blade or something sharp to cut with (required)
- clean lint free cloth
- gloves and safety glasses (Safety first! You never can be too careful around scissors!)
1. Using gloves and safety glasses, cut four pieces of the hooked part of the Velcro (not the furry/fuzzy side) in 3/4" to 1" lengths.
2. Clean the bottom of the container with a clean, lint free cloth. Use rubbing alcohol if needed.
3. Take off backing and apply to the corners of the underside of the box as shown:
Note that the bottom of this container is actually raised off of the perimeter lip. You want the Velcro to be such that it will reach the carpeted surface of your trunk.
4. Throw your junk into the container.
5. Cover your container and place the container, Velcro side down, in the trunk.
6. Presto! The container doesn't move all over the place when you drive and your trunk is nice and neat.
7. Optional: Use the fuzzy side of the Velcro and apply to the top of the lid. Follow steps 1-6 for a similar sized container (use the same shaped container) and you've got modular storage!
Enjoy your organized trunk!
Edit: had a bunch of typos!