10 handy uses for toilet rolls
Every home has them, but most just toss them out instead of keeping them. Toilet rolls and paper towel rolls have so many uses from gardening to craft that it seems like a waste to bin them. Try some of our ideas below for this common household item.
1. Toy
Kids have the best imaginations, so why not cover your roll with colourful paper or foil to make a sword or telescope for the grandkids? Or glue two toilet rolls together to make some binoculars.
2. Store fairy lights
When you’re packing the Christmas lights away, wrap them around a long roll so that you can avoid them getting all twisted.
3. Seedling protector
Grow your plants from seed inside toilet rolls to protect them from the elements.
4. Postage tube
Send important documents by rolling them up into the tube and then sealing both ends with strong tape. Then just pop the address on the outside of the cardboard, attach a stamp, and you’re good to go.
5. Peanut butter bird feeder
Simply spread peanut butter all over the toilet roll, and then roll in birdseed to cover.
6. String storage
Keep balls of wool or string organised by squeezing them into a paper towel roll with one end sticking out. You won’t end up with a tangled mess.
7. Drawer organiser
Glue a lot of rolls together and then glue them, open side down, onto a piece of cardboard and place inside a drawer. You can then use it to store things like nails and screws; nail polish; even spices.
8. Toy car holder
In the same way as above, but instead of placing them in a drawer, attach them to a wall and use them to store the grandkids toy cars.
9. Gift box
Wrap something up like a Christmas cracker as a gift, such as some artist’s pencils or even some cold hard cash.
10. Crease remover
Cut a paper towel roll and wrap it around a coat hanger, then tape it back together. You can use it to hang your trousers on so that you won’t get a crease from the hanger.
Have you got any more uses for toilet and paper towel rolls? Let us know in the comments below.
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