The Clever Way You Should Be Using A Toilet Paper Holder In Your Garage

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No one likes rummaging through drawers to find the roll of tape you're looking for. Between electrical tape, masking tape, painter's tape, and duct tape for hacks and projects, there's often more than one roll lingering in the garage, and somehow they're never where you expect them to be. Well, this simple toilet paper hack might be the solution for you. Create a DIY tape dispenser by setting up a wall-mounted toilet paper holder in the garage and using it to keep rolls neatly organized and easy to access.

Every time you need a piece of tape, just grab it directly from the roll holder. All you need is a wall-mounted toilet paper holder and a place to attach it. You may be able to install it directly to your garage wall, but for a more organized look, mount it on a pegboard used for tool storage. Using a drill, screw the toilet paper holder into the pegboard. Wood is a good option because it can be drilled into, even if the screws don't perfectly align with the premade holes. Finally, attach a hook in one of the holes next to the DIY tape holder to keep a pair of scissors. That way, no more rummaging through the garage for a simple piece of tape; it's always ready to go.

If you're concerned about the pegboard's holes not aligning perfectly with the toilet roll holder's screws and don't want to make any additional holes, consider repurposing a toilet paper holder that has only one screw. For example, this SetSail toilet paper holder would tie in perfectly with a black metal pegboard. What's so useful about this hack is that toilet paper holders are designed so that they can be easily refilled, allowing you to replace old tape rolls with new ones as soon as they run out. 

This is a great hack in the garage, but it can be used around the home, too. For example, set up the toilet paper holder in the office to hold rolls of decorative washi tape for crafts, journaling, or scrapbooking. This DIY tape holder is a great item you can use to organize your desk, even if it's just to keep a roll of regular Scotch tape, and combining it with a pegboard is one way to use pegboards for all your organizing needs.

Though the look of a basic toilet paper holder can work fine in the garage, you might want something a little more refined in an office or craft room. For a no-commitment upgrade, attach a holder that uses an adhesive backing almost anywhere, like under a shelf or on the side of a desk. For a more elegant choice, consider options like this Layuki toilet paper holder that comes in a gold finish or this Bathsir toilet paper holder that features a crystal embellishment.