Reuse Toilet Paper Tubes And Cardboard To DIY Extra Storage Space

Ever wish you had a little extra storage space? Whether you have tens of products for your daily skincare routine, a collection of knickknacks taking over your shelves, or crowded kitchen counters, a little extra space can go a long way. But it's not always easy to get, is it? That's why we're excited to share a DIY hack that can help you take advantage of the space you already have. You can reuse empty toilet paper tubes and cardboard to make a shelf in your bathroom, kitchen, living room, or wherever else you need it.

The good news is that this is a fairly easy DIY. Toilet paper tubes are often discarded or recycled without a second thought, which means this project is an affordable and effective solution. It may sound crazy, but there are actually numerous ways to repurpose toilet paper rolls for extra storage around your home, from keeping cords together, to holding hair ties, and so much more.

For this project, you'll need four empty toilet paper tubes, a piece of cardboard (the size of the cardboard depends on the size of the shelf you want to build), as well as paper, a glue stick, and a hot glue gun. If you're looking to add a little more personality to your shelf, consider colored or patterned paper, ribbons, stencils, and other artsy supplies. Since you'll be covering the cardboard and toilet paper tubes, there's a lot of room for creativity.

Let's get to crafting! Now that you have all your supplies, the first step is to cover the cardboard with your paper of choice. Lay your paper on the counter (with the design side down if applicable), and then place your piece of cardboard in the center. Use your glue stick on the edges of the paper and fold those edges over the cardboard. Repeat on each side, until neatly covered. Next, you'll cover each paper towel tube with paper. Cut the pieces of paper to the correct sizes and then use your glue stick to attach it to the tubes. Once that's complete, use a hot glue gun to glue the paper towel tubes vertically to the bottom of your cardboard shelf on each of the four corners.

After you've constructed your DIY shelf comes the fun part — filling it up! Consider putting spices on the shelf for a DIY solution to cluttered kitchen countertops, or using it for hair and beauty products on your bathroom counter. Don't forget you can also utilize the space underneath the shelf. It's a great spot to lay books or small trinkets. Now that you've tackled this DIY project, think about even more ways to use unexpected items in your home to get organized. Maybe you'll use paper towel rolls to organize your kitchen utensils next.