If you're bored of the average wooden knife block, look no further than this unique DIY trick to turn old books into stunning knife storage.

Drawer in a Drawer Deep drawers often contain a jumbled pile of interlocking utensils. Our solution is a sliding tray that creates two shallower spaces. Make it 1/8-in. narrower than the drawer ...

Glue and clamp the kerfed scraps together and sand the knife rack until the joints are flush. To mount it, use two 1-1/4-in. screws and finish washers. The photo tells the story.

Update: As a few commenters have pointed out, you can find a similar version of this knife block for a much more reasonable $30 from Bed Bath & Beyond. knife block copy [Chris Diclerico via DIY Life] ...

It’s understandable why you might keep them in a drawer, though — knife block sets can take up limited counter space, and magnetic wall storage strips might not mesh with the design of your ...

Martha Stewart and Amazon shoppers agree: Knife drawer organizers like this SpaceAid tray keep blades sharp, organized, and safe to access. Right now, you can grab one on sale for $25.