7 Brilliant Ways To Repurpose Six-Pack Beverage Sleeves In And Around The House

As they say, good things come in small packages, and fancy sodas, craft beers, or seasonal wine coolers are no exception. According to Forbes, the traditional six-pack has become less popular in recent years. At the same time, singles and build-your-own mix-and-match six-packs have also become quite trendy, allowing people to select an assortment of unique drinks without committing to the full case. Either way, you have to admit that a six-pack just fits comfortably in the hand, and the little cardboard caddy makes them perfect for toting out to the backyard or taking to a neighborhood party. As you pass the bottles out to your friends or pop open the last cold drink from the pack, you might automatically start to break down the beverage holder and walk toward the trash can. But before you throw away your cardboard beverage caddy or toss it into the recycling, stop for a moment to imagine the potential!

Cardboard six-pack beverage caddies might seem like a single-use item, but they can be surprisingly versatile to use around the house. Here are seven brilliant ways you can repurpose that trash, from turning it into a handy-dandy kitchen holder to a seed organizer and more. Further, if you don't like the look of the cardboard sleeve, try covering it in paint, peel-and-stick wallpaper, or another material. This will allow you to personalize the piece and could be especially beneficial if you decide to keep the holder out on display.

Instead of tossing everything in a bulky tote bag to carry around on pool days or during other outdoor activities, keep your sunglasses, sunscreen, tanning oil, bug spray, battery-powered fan, and anything else you might need in your repurposed six-pack carton. This handheld cardboard caddy keeps everything upright and organized in one place, so you won't have to go digging for an item or risk making a mess with spilled sunscreen in your bag.

Keep your garden seeds organized in the garage or shed by repurposing your old cardboard six-pack carrier into a nifty seed packet organizer. To take advantage of the multiple compartments, consider separating your seeds by flowers and vegetables, annuals and perennials, or seasonal planting times. Additionally, to make everything easy to find, you can label each of the compartments as well. You can also use the caddy to carry fertilizer bottles, small trowels, and more while you're out in the garden.

If you're always losing the remote or mixing up which remote is which, transform your old six-pack package into a nifty remote basket. Label the remotes and compartments if you'd like, then pop each one back into its parking spot when not in use. To make the package look more seamless in your living room, cover the outside in wrapping paper or give it a light coat of spray paint before setting it on the shelf or coffee table.