[NFB-Krafters-Korner] 20 Uses for Toilet Paper Roles

Thu Apr 23 00:55:40 UTC 2020

I especially like using them for keeping cords in order. I absolutely hate a
mess of cords behind electronics. When my daughter was a baby, I taped paper
towel and toilet paper tubes together and fed electrical cords through them
and then taped them to the wall. My daughter, like lots of kids liked to
play with electrical cords and put them in her mouth.

Bernice and the adorable LoLo
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20 Genius Uses For Toilet Paper Rolls

Believe it or not, toilet paper rolls are just as useful as the paper that
comes on them. You can make everything with the cardboard rolls from cord
organizers and phone speakers to gift boxes and even pet toys. Here are 20
genius uses for toilet paper rolls that you don't want to miss!

1. Neatly Store Your Cords

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Nothing is more annoying than tangled, messy cords. To keep them tidy, just
use old toilet paper rolls. Simply roll up each cord and slip it into an
empty toilet paper roll. If you want to decorate the rolls, go for it! They
make great crafts, too.

2. Keep Your Bathroom Smelling Fresh

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You can make your bathroom smell nice with just one toilet paper roll and a
few drops of essential oil. But do remember to sprinkle the oil on the
inside of the roll, not the paper, as it may irritate your skin. If the
scent disappears, spin the roll to "re-activate" it.

3. Stop Your Pants From Creasing

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You may like to drape your pants on the hanger, but it's a recipe for
wrinkles. To prevent these wrinkles, you just need a couple of toilet paper
rolls. Cut the roll open, wrap it around the hanger, and tape it closed. So
easy, huh?
Stay tuned to learn how toilet paper can improve your vacuum.

4. Design A Quick And Easy Phone Speaker

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It may surprise you, but an old toilet paper roll makes a good phone
speaker. First, measure how wide your cellphone is. Second, cut a rectangle
in the roll that's big enough to hold the phone. Then stick three or four
thumbtacks into the roll to create a stand. Play a song, and you will know
how different the sound is!

5. Prevent Wrapping Paper From Unraveling

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Have you ever wondered how to properly store wrapping paper after use? If
you tape it, the tape will rip the paper the next time you use it. Here's an
easy fix: fetch a toilet paper roll, cut off one side, and slide it over
your wrapping paper. You will be surprised at how amazingly the roll works.

6. Improve Your Vacuum

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If your vacuum doesn't come with extensions that reach narrow places like
windowsills or car seats, you can make your own with a toilet paper roll.
Insert the roll into the end of the vacuum, and pinch the joint. The best
part? You can always make a new extension as long as you have toilet paper
in the house.
Coming up: how to turn these seemingly useless things into gift boxes.

7. Prevent Your Pets From Ruining Toilet Paper

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Some pet owners find it hard to keep their toilet paper safe. Their pets
love to scratch the loose toilet paper, which usually leaves the entire roll
unraveled. To prevent this from happening again, tuck the loose hanging
piece inside the inner roll. It's simple, but it can save a lot of money in
the long run.

8. Create Craft Gift Boxes

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Don't splash out on tiny gift boxes anymore, as you can make a good one
almost without any cost. Just take out a clean toilet paper roll, pinch both
ends horizontally, and fold one side over the other before gluing it shut.
Then decorate it with anything you like, be it ribbons, stickers or wrapping
paper. You can even color or draw on the surface.

9. Hide Your Money

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Looking for someplace to hide your spare money? No spot is better than a
toilet paper roll. Place the roll inside a mason jar, fill it with your
valuables, and surround it with something decorative, like stones, paper, or
M&Ms. Then pop a lid on the jar. Bet even the most experienced thief would
never check there. You can also use this hack to prepare birthday gifts.
It'll certainly surprise the receiver!
A safe way to store knives is coming up.

10. Control Your Hair Bands

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Hair bands seem to end up everywhere, but you can't find one when you need
them. The solution? Wrap them around an empty toilet paper roll. You'll know
right where they are and where they aren't.

11. Secure Sharp Knives

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Want to safely pack your kitchen knives but don't know how? Don't worry.
Toilet paper rolls come to your rescue. All you need to do is flatten an
empty roll and tape one end. Viola! An easy knife sheath. If the roll keeps
falling off, tape the other end, too.

12. House Seedlings

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You don't have to buy peat pots or pellets to grow new seedlings. Use toilet
paper rolls instead. Make a series of 1- to 1.5-inch cuts around one end of
the roll, about 1 inch apart. Fold the cut sections towards the center to
create the bottom of your "pot." Place the roll in a tub or bowl, fill it
with soil, and sow your seeds.

13. Contain Plastic Bags

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Don't know where to store your plastic bags? The toilet paper roll is the
perfect place to hold all those stray stuff. All you have to do is tuck the
bags into the roll and let one end out so you can easily pull it out later.
Keep reading to learn how a toilet paper roll becomes a glasses case.

14. Organize Your Socks

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When it comes to storage, toilet paper rolls are king. By now, you may not
be surprised to hear that these rolls can also stash your socks. Stuff one
pair into one roll, and stack all the rolls into a box or your drawer.

15. Make A Bird Feeder

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Here's another creative way to use a toilet paper roll! Cover the roll in
peanut butter or honey, and roll it in birdseed. Hang the roll outside, and
you have a classic bird feeder!

16. Make A Homemade Eyeglass Case

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If you don't want to pay extra for a glasses case, why not make one? For
this simple method, you just need to flatten a toilet paper roll, seal one
end with tape, and decorate it any way you like. It's also a last-minute
trick that could help if you lose your glasses case.

17. Transform The Rolls Into Napkin Rings

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With spare toilet paper rolls, you can craft pretty napkin rings that guests
won't even suspect they are recycled. To start, cut a two-inch ring out of
the toilet paper roll. Then, you just need to decorate them. For example,
you can glue some burlap and lace to the rolls. Such DIY napkin rings can be
customized to fit any occasion. 
Read on to find how to turn toilet paper rolls into desk organizers.

18. Turn It Into A Pet Toy

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Skip the pricey pet toys. Hamsters, rabbits, cats, and even dogs love to
play with empty toilet paper rolls. Many animal shelters accept toilet paper
rolls, and if you don't have a pet at home, you can donate your unused rolls
to them.

19. Use The Rolls As A Fire Starter

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Forget about spending money on fire starters. You can make one for free.
Just stuff some dry lint inside the toilet paper roll, and you have the
easiest fire starter imaginable.

20. Turn Toilet Paper Rolls Into Desk Organizers

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With a bit of work, you can transform toilet paper rolls into perfect desk
organizers. Cut the rolls down to different heights, decorate them with
wallpaper or wrapping paper or whatever else you like, and connect them with
hot glue. The rolls can hold scissors, writing utensils, tape rolls, and
more inside.  From Virginia.

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