8 Clever ( and Cute!) Ways To Repurpose Toilet Paper Tubes


These bathroom staples can find second homes all over the house.



Corral Cords
An empty tube is the perfect size for keeping extension cords or other cables from tangling. Patterned washi tape accents make the keepers easier on the eyes (because, why not?).


Start Seedlings
Wrapped in brown packing paper (and tied up with string!), the tubes create a lightweight and pleasantly rustic place to plant seeds.


Make a Smartphone Speaker
For a bit of a volume boost, prop your iPhone right in the middle of the tube. Wrapping the cardboard in pretty paper makes this trick display-worthy, too.


Wrap Napkins
Ribbon scraps turn sliced cylinders into a lovely finishing touch for a backyard get-together.


Tidy Up Toy Cars
Every Hot Wheels (or automotive Disney character) has a home in this stacked organizer. Plus, you can practically make it for free.


Feed the Birds
Hang some peanut butter and seeds on a tree branch for your feathered friends — no twine or string required.


Organize Your Desk
Propped on their sides, a collection of empty rolls can hold everything from pens to scissors. Plus, they're a blank canvas you can dress up to match your room's decor.


Deck Out Your Door
OK, so this craft won't help you stay more organized. But the creative cardboard design will make your entryway that much nicer, which we think is just as important.