“Unlock the Unexpected: 10 Ingenious Ways to Repurpose Spare Toilet Paper Rolls!”
Improve Your Vacuum
Some vacuums don’t come with extensions that reach narrow places. If this is the case, make your own vacuum extension. Tape a toilet paper roll to the end of a vacuum, and pinch the opposite end.
The DIY extension can reach difficult areas such as windowsills, car seats, and sliding door tracks. And the best part? It’s so easy that you can make a new extension every time you need it, as long as you have a toilet paper roll.
Make A Bird Feeder
A toilet paper roll can make a fun craft for your kids and a gift for the birds. Cover the toilet paper roll in peanut butter or honey, and roll it in bird seeds. Keep the roll outside, and you have a DIY bird feeder!
You can also hang your new bird feeder with some twine. Weed the twine through the toilet paper roll. If the roll won’t stay horizontal, glue the twine to a popsicle stick, and stick that inside the roll.
Prevent Your Pets From Ruining Toilet Paper
Some pet owners struggle to keep their toilet paper safe. Their pet latches onto the loose toilet paper, paws at it, and suddenly, the entire roll has unraveled. With a simple hack, you can prevent this from happening.
After using the toilet paper, tuck the loose hanging piece inside the inner roll. Even if your pet does swipe at it, the entire roll won’t unravel. It’s simple, but it can save a lot of money over time.
Craft Gift Boxes
Save your toilet paper rolls for next Christmas or birthdays because you can transform them into tiny gift boxes. Before you start, glue wrapping paper onto the roll. It won’t even look like a toilet paper roll that way.
To make the box, pinch both sides of the roll horizontally. Fold one side over the other and glue it shut. If you need a visual, there are plenty of tutorials on blogs and YouTube videos.
Start Growing Plants
You don’t have to buy peat pots or pellets to grow new plants. You only need a toilet paper roll to contain the seeds as they sprout. After the plants grow, you can transfer them to a pot.
On one side of a toilet paper roll, make a series of cuts about an inch apart. Fold the cut sections into the center to create the bottom of your “pot.” Place the rolls in a tub, fill them with soil, and plant your seeds.
Contain Plastic Bags
If you like to save your plastic bags, you’re not alone. But it’s hard to organize all those stray plastic bags. For a DIY fix, just shove several plastic bags inside a toilet paper roll. Leave one end out so you can easily pull it out later!
Save your toilet paper and paper towel rolls to organize your plastic bags. Storing your grovery bags this way saves a lot of space, and now you can keep and reuse them.
Make A Homemade Eyeglass Case
If you don’t want to spend money on an extra glasses case, make one. For this simplest method, you just need to flatten a toilet paper roll and duct tape one end shut. It’s a last-minute hack that could help if you lose your glasses case.
For a nicer case, you can wrap the toilet paper in fabric. Cut one side open, wrap the roll in felt, and glue it shut. Then close one end just as before.
Transform The Rolls Into Napkin Rings
With spare toilet paper rolls, you can craft rustic napkin rings that guests won’t even suspect are recycled. To start, cut a toilet paper roll into two-inch sections. Then, you just have to decorate them.
Glue some burlap or lace to rolls. Cut the decorative material into 2.5-inch sections, fold them over the edges, and glue them on. The roll will look like a pretty napkin ring, and you won’t have to spend a dime.
Use The Rolls As A Fire Starter
If you need a fire starter, don’t buy one–make it yourself. Grab a spare toilet paper roll and lint from your dryer. Stuff the lint inside of the paper roll, and you have the easiest fire starter imaginable.
Some people pack these fires starters for camping. To do so, seal both ends of the roll with melted wax and wrap it in wax paper like it’s a tootsie roll. That way, you can carry it to a campsite.
Construct A Knife Sheath
Want to safely pack your kitchen knives? Save some toilet paper rolls for a DIY knife case. All you need to do is flatten a toilet paper roll and duct tape one end. Viola! An easy knife sheath.
If you need a smaller sheath, flatten the roll and then cut one side down to the size of the knife. Close the sheath with the power of duct tape. If the roll keeps falling off, wrap the tape around the middle of the sheath.
