TikTok Shares An Inexpensive Thrift Flip For A DIY Toilet Paper Holder On A Budget

One of the biggest organization issues in a bathroom is where to hide extra toilet paper in style. While you can easily buy a freestanding toilet paper holder to house extra rolls that will be on-hand, those typically cost between $20 to $40. If you want a more budget-friendly solution and don't mind crafting to get it, then you can create a more affordable version by flipping a thrift find into a holder. All you will need to do is source a thrifted shelf with raised sides to pull off the hack.

The shelf should be slender and be able to stand vertically, which will mimic the shape of a traditional toilet paper holder. You want the base to be a little wider than a standard toilet paper roll, which is 4 inches in diameter. You also want the back of the shelf to be tall enough to support at least three rolls, creating an enclosure. Here is a closer look at the genius toilet paper storage solution.

Your first order of business is to source a vintage shelf from the thrift store that can double as a toilet paper stand. While creator Lauren Robinson on TikTok found a curio shelf at an auction, any shelf with a raised back and sturdy bottom will do. Once you have that in your possession, head to the dollar store and pick up a plunger. Remove the suction cup portion and use the stick as the "holder" part of the toilet paper storage solution. If the stick is too tall and protrudes past the height of your shelf, take a saw and remove the appropriate amount of length. Then, simply glue it down to the base with some wood glue, such as Super Glue Wood Glue, which you can get for $1.25 at Dollar Tree.

Since toilet paper storage doesn't have to be boring, you can also customize your DIY holder. You can do so by painting it in any color that would match your bathroom aesthetic. Since the wooden plunger will be a brown color, it might clash with the shelf you found. For the two different pieces to blend seamlessly, some customization will likely be required. You can also source the brushes from Dollar Tree, keeping this DIY as budget-friendly as possible. For instance, you can get a 2-inch bristle paint brush for $1.25, or eight assorted foam brushes for $1.25. The foam brushes will ensure you won't see any bristle marks, giving you a cleaner coat.