So while browsing Pinterest one day, I saw something that I thought was BRILLIANT so I decided to try it and share with you guys!
I am working on organizing (I use the term "working" loosely!) the closets in our home. I recently did the one in my husbands office. We have a variety of spare cords that were all heaped into a shoebox and I transferred them to this clear plexiglass bin and put a label on it. Much better than the shoebox, but the cords were still a tangled mess.
So I russled up some old wrapping paper tubes.
And Toilet paper rolls. These are the preferable size, but I did not have enough to I cut my tubes down to size. I will gradually replace the jagged tube pieces with
the TP rolls.
Next I just took my cords and folded them neatly. Like this: (Please excuse that my camera did something weird and made my hand look like a 90 year old)
And then I carefully inserted them into the rolls and lined them up in the bin.
I filled the gaps with empty tubes for now so everything would stay neatly.
I am really happy with the way it turned out! It is a great system for organizing using something that you already have!
Does anyone else have any great ideas for organizing without spending money? Next up I plan to tackle the Laundry Room "closet" (It is really more of a large storage shelf niche with a curtain over it) and the coat closet. They are bad people! I need ideas!
I have no brilliant ideas but can't wait to see what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteJenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Thanks! I will be sure to share! I am so sick of everything being unorganized!
Deletethis is an awesome idea!!
ReplyDeletewe don't have a coat closet as we don't need the boots, hats, gloves and such as you do with the snow. sorry no help here.:(
Love this idea!
ReplyDelete-Pamela, InspiredByFelicity.blogspot.com
This is such a fantastic idea. Our cords take forever to detangle when I need just one! This is such a great solution. Pinning this right now! Would be delighted for you to link up with us at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/02/mop-it-up-mondays-4.html
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
{HUGS},
kristi
Thank you so much! I just linked it and a couple of other projects up! I am your newest follower! :)
DeleteThis is just so simple and brilliant! I love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll link up to my new link party!
Mauvin' Monday Link Party
Cheers,
Jessica
I have been wanting to try this for ages and have built up quite a collection of tp rolls. My only reason for procrastination is that we have too many cords and I am worried it's going to take an entire day!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!
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Well done! :D
ReplyDeleteVery creative! I'm your newest follower! ~ Megan ;)
ReplyDeleteSuper idea. I think that would even work with Christmas lights...save all the tangling. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on organizing cords.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to mark the length on the roll.
Blessings.
Audrey Z.
Loving the organization. My tip would be to first take everything out that you don't need/use. Group like things together and determine how often you need to get to the items, so you'll know how convenient they really need to be. For example, I keep beach towels on tip of my laundry room cabinet, but during the summer I bring them down to a lower level, and move my hats/mittens/scarves up to the top!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, we've been using toilet paper tubes for cords for years (my dad's idea). I cover the most used ones (like the one for my glue gun that I keep with my glue gun) in pretty shelf liner paper scraps.
Good Luck! Karen @ ItsAllGoodHome.com check it out, I'm a new blogger.
When you find some good bathroom organizing ideas, please post! My vanity top is a MESS and I can't seem to figure anything out that will keep it in check!
ReplyDeleteI would also mark on the roll: "what" the cord is for, & if needed, the length of the cord! This idea would work for Christmas lights & even Christmas tinsel/garland as well, i should think! I have been trying to find uses for TP rolls; i mean, we throw away, i am sure, HUNDREDS each year!! ~ What a waste!!
ReplyDeleteONE OTHER thing for which i use them: as PACKING MATERIAL!! Instead of buying "peanuts" or stuffing the boxes with paper, just fill it with TP or paper towel tubes! {Or even old wrapping paper tubes; cut them to fit, will hold your boxes securely!!} WORKS LIKE A DREAM!!!! Also easier for the recipient to clear out! ;-)