Person cleaning a white plate with a paper towel - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock It's rare to find a kitchen without a healthy stock of paper towels. Even environmentally-conscious home cooks often keep a ...

If you've ever felt like paper towels take up way more space than they should, you're not alone. Everyone is looking for a genius and simple way to gain extra counter storage space in their kitchen.

Paper towels are a staple in almost every household, occupying a space next to soap and sponges. But their uses extend far beyond wiping up spills or acting as a makeshift napkin. While you might ...