15 Creative Ways You Should Be Repurposing Magazine Holders Around The House

Ah, magazine holders — what was once a convenient item that kept paper clutter organized in the home office has now become quite obsolete in the digital age. Since most of us don't have tons of physical magazines, newspapers, or other folders to store anymore, many of these items sit unused. However, you shouldn't let your magazine holders go to waste or throw them in the trash. Instead, consider repurposing these old or unwanted items around the house in 15 clever ways.

Magazine holders are made in a variety of materials, colors, sizes, and shapes. Some are narrow and plastic while others are larger, wooden, and have ornate decorative details. No matter the style, they're always built with dimensions that can carry more than a few magazines, folders, and papers, which might make them the perfect foundation for that home design project you've been meaning to try. Thankfully, there are several ways to put these holders to use by turning them into closet organizers, seasonal decorations, mail holders, and more. 

When there's no place to house your socks, underwear, and any other loose garments, rather than shoving them into an open corner, assign a few magazine holders for these small garments. You can even personalize them with a few organizational labels on the front, so all your clothing items are easy to find. They can easily slide into almost any closet and make items accessible when you're in a hurry. Further, if you reuse magazine holders instead of buying new organizational items, you could save some big bucks.

While the toilet paper we're currently using stays on its own designated holder, where do our extra rolls go? Placing a magazine holder near your toilet can help you organize extra toilet paper rolls for an easy grab when you or a guest needs it. Just be sure to wipe down the holder every few days to ensure you're staying clean, as the bathroom is one place that calls for a frequent cleaning routine. Or, if you want the toilet paper to be organized but also out of sight, you could place the magazine holder in a cabinet. 

Having a designated crafting station can make you feel more inclined to get creative. If you've been craving some inspiration recently but have felt unmotivated by your cluttered space, grab a magazine holder, hang it on the wall above your crafting area, and fill it up with your crafting tools. Toss in yarn, markers, needles, washi tape, pens, and anything else that may be lying around. That way, you'll have all your tools out of your way but still easily-accessible and in one convenient location. The next time you come across your crafting station, you may be more inclined to give arts and crafts another shot.

In the kitchen, it's sometimes hard to find the ideal place to store all your fruits and vegetables that don't need to be refrigerated. If that sounds like your situation, consider hanging a mesh tiered magazine holder on the wall to hold all your produce. You could also label the different compartments based on what goes inside to make your cooking more efficient. Further, consider organizing all your fresh produce in a variety of different magazine holders. However, be sure to give the items a quick wash before consuming them.

While mail holders aren't too common anymore, they can still be quite useful for some. These are used to hold all the mail that you bring in from the mailbox so it isn't placed on the dining room table or kitchen island. Rather than purchasing an authentic holder, consider repurposing a magazine holder to float near your front door. Be sure to mark the box with an identifying word such as "mailbox" or "mail". If you often send out letters, you could even create two separate compartments for both the mail that comes in and the items that will be sent out.

Between wifi routers, TV cables, and video games, there are so many wires that can get intertwined with one another underneath the television. Rather than allow the chaos to ensue, use a couple of magazine holders to store routers, game controllers, and HDMI cables that get in the way of everyday TV use. When it's time to whip out these devices, you may benefit from labeling each holder so that you know what to grab. These magazine holders could be displayed by hanging them directly underneath your TV, or they could be hidden away in an entertainment center. 

If you've got a green thumb, magazine holders can make great garden organizers to hold the variety of tools you use around the garden. If you choose to use a magazine holder as a tool organizer, you can hang the rack in your garage, shed, or greenhouse for easy access when you need it. Just place the tools horizontally along the trays typically used for magazines and see how easy it is to keep everything organized.