Coat hangers are found in every household. Metal coat hangers come home with your dry cleaning. Plastic ones are often sent home with your clothing purchases. You can purchase hangers cheaply or shell out the big bucks for high end ones. They are an essential part of most homes.
These amazing ideas will inspire you to grab an inexpensive coat hanger and transform it into something amazing. It's easy to see that hangers are no longer just for hanging clothes.
1. Keep your clothes on (h/t One Crazy House) There is nothing more frustrating than a shirt or dress that simply will not stay on the hanger. One shoulder slides off and then the entire thing hits the ground. You don't have to rush out and buy expensive non-slip hangers to solve this problem. Simply wrap pipe cleaners around your existing hangers. No more slipping clothes!
2. Hang up the paper towels (h/t The Krazy Coupon Lady)A roll of paper towels is really convenient, but not if it keeps rolling around everywhere. This creative hanger hack is perfect for you next cookout, camping trip, or snack time at the ballpark. Gently break the bottom part of a plastic hanger. Now you can stretch it to fit a roll of paper towels. Just hang it anywhere you need it. Genius!
3. Organize your tank tops (h/t Storage Geek)Easily organize tank tops by hanging them up instead of stashing them away in a drawer. The addition of shower rings to a plastic hanger allows you to hang your tank tops and camis in a colorful display. You can also use this idea to hang scarves, tights and necklaces.
4. Put your flip flops up (h/t Epbot)Hang your flip flops and even flats with these adorable shoe hangers created from plastic coated wire hangers. All you need are wire cutters and pliers to shape these adorable shoe hangers. A bit of scrapbook paper gives the hanger a boutique look. You'll feel so fancy picking out your shoes for the day!
5. Keep your cookbook out of the way (h/t Whole Lifestyle Nutrition) Part of the danger of keeping your cookbook on your kitchen counter when cooking is the risk of spills. Keep it out of the danger zone, but easily seen, with this simple idea. You don't have to modify anything. Just grab a pants hanger and clip your cookbook in place. Hang from your upper cabinets and get cooking!
6. Craft a holiday wreath (h/t Six Sisters' Stuff) This holiday wreath cost less than $10. A wire hanger and plastic ornaments from the dollar store combine to create a designer look on a frugal budget. Simply use pliers to help open up your hanger and stretch it out into a round shape. Thread the ornaments onto the hanger, alternating size to create a tight grouping. Once the ornaments are in place, twist the top of the hanger back together and add a bow.
7. Double your hanging power (h/t One Good Thing) Hang two items in the space of one with this functional hanger hack. Simply slide a metal pop tab over one hanger. Hang the second hanger from the other hole in the pop tab. You can now hang outfits together to maximize your closet space.
