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Applying a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to transform, whether you’re painting a kitchen or an old piece of furniture. But where should you store your supplies? Some People put paintbrushes in the fridge When their project is put on hold for the day, a towel bar can do the trick, too. While you might think of it as more than a bathroom necessity, the design of the towel bar makes it perfect for hanging a variety of items — including paint supplies — in addition to towels. The key to this hack is to attach the bars to the hooks.
TikToks @therenegadehome Shared a take on this brilliant hack. The materials required are very simple – all you need is a standard towel bar and shower curtain hooks. For example, you can combine these Powools Matte Black Towel Bar With this Titanker Metal Shower Curtain Hooks. Just make sure the ends of the hooks are small enough to thread through the holes in your tools. After all, some have decorative accents that just won’t work.
Turn a towel bar into a clever organizer for your painting supplies
To make it an organized piece, start by going through your paint supplies to see if there are any that should be retired. From what is left, collect items that can be hung. Next, find a place for your painting supplies that is out of the way, but easily accessible. Maybe you have an empty wall space in your garage or shed. While many people a Appropriate height for installing a towel barIn this case, choose the one that will make the most sense to grab and remove supplies. Install your towel bar using the mounting hardware that should come with it.
Place all of your shower hooks on the rod and spread it out. Then, add a painting item to each hook. Group categories together like a paintbrush, so they look more organized. You can also install multiple bars if you have a lot of tools, or you want more space between them. Close the hooks or keep them open forever to get to what you need quickly.
If you don’t have shower hooks, you can use binder rings or S-hooks as an alternative. Dollar Tree sells packages Jot metal book rings $1.25 for each. After hanging your tools on the towel bar, you can store your other large painting items nearby. Next time you go Paint a roomGathering your supplies should be a less stressful endeavor. Just make sure your brush is always clean before adding it to the hooks.
