Your Next Cord Organizing Solution Is A Used Toilet Paper Roll

It's a digital world that we live in, one that requires us to use multiple devices to stay connected, whether it's for work, school, socializing, or all of the above. From laptops and tablets to mobile phones and smart watches, all of these separate devices inconveniently (read: maddeningly) require separate chargers. This can lead to a tangle of cords that we have to contend with on a daily basis. If you're looking for an easy hack to organize your cords and chargers, look no further than ... your bathroom? That's right, it just so happens that your empty toilet paper rolls can be repurposed into cord organizers.

Here's how it works: First, wrap your charging cord into a neat oval shape that's roughly the same size as the toilet paper roll. Then simply tuck the cord into the hollow center of the tube and label the outside so that you know which device goes with which cord. Store the rolls inside a basket or drawer, and enjoy never having to search through a jumbled mess to find your cord again!

In addition to being a clever way to make use of your empty toilet paper rolls, this DIY doesn't cost you a dime and takes mere seconds to do. That is, unless you prefer a more elevated aesthetic. In that case, we're offering a few easy ways you can add a bit of style to your toilet paper roll and turn it into a super chic cord organizer.

If you aren't crazy about the look of plain toilet paper rolls, it doesn't take much to zhush up their style. One easy way to add a pop of color is by wrapping the roll with decorative washi tape. You could use various tape patterns to create multi-colored stripes or cover the entire toilet paper roll with the same tape. Another option is to paint the toilet paper rolls using either spray paint or craft paint. You could paint them all one color, or if you're looking for an especially colorful way to organize your home like The Home Edit, you could paint them in a variety of hues to create a color-coded organizational system.

Perhaps you have some pretty craft or tissue paper on hand. If so, simply cut a piece of paper that is as wide as the toilet paper roll and long enough to wrap completely around it. Then apply glue to the backside of the paper and carefully glue it around the tube. You could even finish the top and bottom edges of the toilet paper roll by gluing ribbon around them. If you're good at drawing, you could use markers to draw a fun design on the toilet paper roll, like polka dots or flowers. Whatever style you decide to add to your toilet paper roll, one thing is certain — upcycling it into a cord organizer will help you keep your charging cords tidy and tangle-free.