Everyone has access to these tubes around their house whether they use toilet paper or paper towel. These cardboard tubes are usually thrown away and some people even throw them in the recycling bin, which is a good thing. But there are many other uses for these little tubes that can help you around the house. They can even be used, as seen above, to help your household become more organized. Here are some examples of just that.

• Cross Stitch Storage- These can be used to keep your cross stitching pattern or finished works before you frame them or give them away.

• Paintbrush Carrier- These tubes make a great carrier for paintbrushes to and from art class or friends houses. If you put a paper towel into one end of the tube you can easily drop in the paintbrushes without worrying about them falling out.

• Store Pantyhose- Each tube can hold 1 pair of pantyhose. Just fold them up into about palm size and slide them into the tube. They are also a great way to travel with pantyhose because they are not going to tear as easily in a cardboard tube in your luggage.

• Grocery Bag Storage- Just fold the grocery bags into a fan like shape and slide a bunch into each tube. Then place them into a drawer or cupboard.

• Cord Organizer (as pictured)- Just fold your cords up back and forth and slide them into the cardboard tube. This will keep them from getting tangled in your drawers.