When it comes to student living, most of us don’t have much extra space– especially when it comes to share bathroom space. While that pedestal sink may have looked pretty nice before you signed the lease, after you and four other roommates move in you might find that it can hardly fit a bar of soap, let alone all your bathroom supplies. As many of us know from our residence experience, it’s hard to feel at home when you’re carting your toiletries back and forth from your room. Here’s a craft to maximize space– but make sure you check in with your landlord first.

What you need:

1. Mason jar, with lid
2. A piece of cardboard
3. Hammer
4. Nail
5. Paint (optional)

How to make it:

1. Place cardboard on the floor and lay the mirror on top. The cardboard will protect your floor and the mirror from the hammer’s impact
2. A mason jar consists of two pieces: a ring and a sealed lid. You will only need the ring for this craft.
3. This next step can be a bit difficult. Mark where you want your toothbrush holder to hang on your mirror, then nail the lid ring to the mirror. It may be easier to first punch a hole in the ring on a separate surface and then nail the ring into the mirror.
4. When the ring is secure, simply twist the jar as if you were fastening a lid. The jar should now be suspended above the sink, at the perfect height. The best part about this craft is that if the jar ever collects water or toothpaste residue, you can unscrew it and wash it out.
5. You can paint your jar to match your bathroom, but because of steam be sure to use a craft paint, enamel or nail polish for your design.

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