Ten Creative Ways to Repurpose Toilet Paper Rolls

Use empty rolls to organize and store charging cords, USB cables, and other cables — simply coil each cord and tuck it inside a roll.

Cut rolls in half and use them as biodegradable seed starters for the garden. Fill with soil, plant seeds directly, and when seedlings are ready to transplant, plant the entire roll — it will decompose in the soil.

Cut a roll lengthwise and slide it over a roll of wrapping paper to keep it from unraveling.

Stuff rolls with dryer lint or newspaper to create inexpensive, effective fire starters for the fireplace or campfire.

Wind extension cords around rolls to keep them tangle-free and easy to store.

Cut rolls into sections and use them as protective sleeves for delicate items like glassware or ornaments.

Get creative with the kids and turn rolls into binoculars, telescopes, or the base for homemade puppets.

Decorate rolls and use them to corral pens, pencils, markers, and other small office supplies on your desk.

Cover a roll in peanut butter, roll it in birdseed, and hang it from a tree branch for a simple, inexpensive bird feeder.

Cut rolls into sections to protect the edges of wrapping paper rolls, preventing the paper from crumpling or tearing. A little creativity goes a long way — toilet paper rolls are more versatile than they look.