The Simple Dollar Tree Hack That Keeps Paper Towels Off Your Kitchen Counter

If you've ever felt like paper towels take up way more space than they should, you're not alone. Everyone is looking for a genius and simple way to gain extra counter storage space in their kitchen. Despite being lightweight, a paper towel roll is bulky. It can dominate an entire corner of your countertop. You might even knock things over while reaching for your paper towels in a hurry. If you have a small kitchen with a tiny preparation area, every square inch counts. Luckily, there's a surprisingly easy fix hiding in the aisles of Dollar Tree. You've probably walked right past it before. Their basic Essentials Adjustable Over-the-Counter Towel Bar —the one designed to hold dish towels — is perfectly sized for a paper towel roll.

Finding a simple, inexpensive way to get bulky items like paper towels off the counter can make such a noticeable difference in how functional your kitchen feels. Once you see how neatly this Dollar Tree buy tucks a paper towel roll onto your cabinet door, you'll realize how unnecessary it was to sacrifice all that counter space. It's one of those small upgrades that instantly makes your kitchen feel cleaner and more open. The best part is that this genius DIY to store paper towels costs just $1.50, is easy to use, and requires zero installation or fancy tools to set up. All you need for this hack is the Dollar Tree towel bar, a roll of paper towels, and a few spare minutes out of your day.

Putting this hack together truly couldn't be easier. Start by sliding your paper towel roll onto the metal rod, just as you would with any standard roll holder. Then, simply hook the towel bar over the top edge of a cabinet door. Most people choose an under-sink cabinet since it's a spot accessible from anywhere in the kitchen. You're always heading to the sink while cooking and cleaning. However, you can mount it anywhere you feel is most convenient.

Because this Dollar Tree hanging bar is designed to hold fabric towels, it naturally accommodates the width of a standard paper towel roll. The over the door hook keeps everything stable without scratching or altering your cabinets. The roll is positioned horizontally so the towel roll spins freely, helping you to tear off a sheet neatly.

Now all that's left to do is enjoy using your dedicated paper towel station. Oh, and deciding what to do with all that extra counter space. If you want to customize the holder to fit your existing kitchen décor, spray paint it to match, say, the finish of your cabinet hardware. Or you can hang the bar inside the cabinet door so the roll is hidden and you save even more space. Bonus: Use this genius paper towel holder hack to keep bathroom clutter at bay — or try it in other parts of the house where you regularly use paper towels, too.