When the next dinner party rolls around, skip the frantic trip to the store and instead, slide napkins through a toilet paper tube to keep them in place. Cut the tube to the desired width for a classic look that costs no extra money.
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Stop throwing out toilet paper tubes. Try these 10+ hacks instead
15. Heart-shaped stamp
It’s tempting to head to the craft store every time an amazing new idea comes to mind, but more often than not, there are DIY solutions just waiting to be discovered at home. For sealing letters or artwork with a charming heart-shaped stamp, press one side of a toilet paper tube in toward the center and cover the edges in red paint. Pressing this onto a white sheet of paper or envelope will leave a perfectly painted remnant of love and joy.
It’s tempting to head to the craft store every time an amazing new idea comes to mind, but more often than not, there are DIY solutions just waiting to be discovered at home. For sealing letters or artwork with a charming heart-shaped stamp, press one side of a toilet paper tube in toward the center and cover the edges in red paint. Pressing this onto a white sheet of paper or envelope will leave a perfectly painted remnant of love and joy.
16. Cat toy
Feline friends can benefit from a repurposed toilet paper tube with just a little time and creative energy on the part of their humans. Cut a toilet paper tube into narrow circles starting at one end of the tube. Loop three or four of them around one another, and before long, your kitty will be batting around a homemade pet ball at no cost to you. For more,
Feline friends can benefit from a repurposed toilet paper tube with just a little time and creative energy on the part of their humans. Cut a toilet paper tube into narrow circles starting at one end of the tube. Loop three or four of them around one another, and before long, your kitty will be batting around a homemade pet ball at no cost to you. For more,
17. Phone holder
Cell phones have become an integral part of everyday life, but there’s nothing more frustrating than trying to figure out where to place the phone for a hands-free call or to manage those moments when other priorities compete for your time. Take the worry out of everyday life by cutting two downward triangles into the top of a toilet paper tube. The side slots will act as a convenient nest for the phone and will keep you from wondering where it went. Feel free to decorate the tube with a bit of colorful paint for an aesthetically pleasing look.
Cell phones have become an integral part of everyday life, but there’s nothing more frustrating than trying to figure out where to place the phone for a hands-free call or to manage those moments when other priorities compete for your time. Take the worry out of everyday life by cutting two downward triangles into the top of a toilet paper tube. The side slots will act as a convenient nest for the phone and will keep you from wondering where it went. Feel free to decorate the tube with a bit of colorful paint for an aesthetically pleasing look.
18. Avoid creases on pants when hanging them on a hanger
Smooth pants make for a professional overall look, and a simple way to keep them looking their well-creased finest is to slide a toilet paper tube or two over the ends of hangers. Avoid undesired pinches and creases as the toilet paper tube keeps the edges of the hanger round and the pants as smooth as can be.
Smooth pants make for a professional overall look, and a simple way to keep them looking their well-creased finest is to slide a toilet paper tube or two over the ends of hangers. Avoid undesired pinches and creases as the toilet paper tube keeps the edges of the hanger round and the pants as smooth as can be.
19. Dry out gloves quicker by sticking a tube inside
When it’s time to get out and enjoy the cold winter season, gloves are an important part of the ensemble. When the day is done but running the dryer isn’t a priority, try placing a toiler paper tube in each wet glove for faster drying. The tube keeps the edges separated and provides for better airflow meaning gloves are dry, warm and ready to use when it’s time to head outside once more.
When it’s time to get out and enjoy the cold winter season, gloves are an important part of the ensemble. When the day is done but running the dryer isn’t a priority, try placing a toiler paper tube in each wet glove for faster drying. The tube keeps the edges separated and provides for better airflow meaning gloves are dry, warm and ready to use when it’s time to head outside once more.
20. Keep necklaces from getting tangled during traveling
Everyone has a few essential necklaces to pack when it’s time to travel. Less exciting is the moment the suitcase is opened only to discover those necklaces are entangled together. Avoiding this scenario is as simple as placing each necklace in its own toilet paper tube. Fit the clasps through the center of the tube and connect at the interior point for a sure way to keep chains separated.
Everyone has a few essential necklaces to pack when it’s time to travel. Less exciting is the moment the suitcase is opened only to discover those necklaces are entangled together. Avoiding this scenario is as simple as placing each necklace in its own toilet paper tube. Fit the clasps through the center of the tube and connect at the interior point for a sure way to keep chains separated.
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