11 Clever Uses For Zip Ties Around The House
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You may think that zip ties are just cheap plastic materials used for packaging products, but these little things are actually useful for a ton of different purposes. Here are 11 clever ways to use zip ties that you’ve likely never heard about before!
1. Childproof Cupboards
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To keep small children out of cupboards, simply fasten the handles together using a zip tie.
2. DIY Keychain
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To make a keychain in a pinch, just string your keys onto a zip tie and secure it.
3. Hold Up A Zipper
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If you have a zipper that just won’t stay up, loop a zip tie through the end of the zipper, then secure it to the button of your pants.
4. Secure Food Bags
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To ensure your food stays fresh, use a zip tie to secure the end of the bag it’s being housed in.
5. Keep Flowers Together
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To keep a bouquet of flowers together and upright, use a zip tie to group the stems together.
6. Hide Cables
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To hide unsightly cables and make them appear more organized, use a zip tie to fasten them together.
7. Makeshift Bike Snow Tires
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To give your bike a bit more traction in the snow, fasten a bunch of zip ties around the wheels, ensuring that the clip part is on the outside of the tire. It may look silly, but it works!
8. Plant Support
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If a tall plant needs some support, fasten it to a post or stick using a zip tie.
9. Secure Your Suitcase
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When traveling, it’s not a bad idea to zip tie your suitcase zippers together for a little bit of security.
10. Keep Lids On
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If you’re moving and have your belongings stored in big rubber containers, poke holes through the handles, then loop zip ties through to keep the lids secured.
11. Drain Snake
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To tackle a clogged drain, attach a few zip ties together, then make diagonal slides along the zip ties using a pair of wire cutters. When you’re done, just snake the zip ties down the drain and they’ll catch all the gunk causing the clog.