Rather than let them sit in the junk drawer, its time to put these fasteners to work.
Here are nine handy ways to use them in your home.
Corral Cords
As technology expands, so does our need for all the devices that come with it.
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And with that comes a lot of cord clutter.
Otherwise, youll get tired of repeatedly snipping off the ties around the wires you currently use.
Hang Seasonal Decor
Although the holidays can be stressful, decorating for them shouldnt be.
So long as the decor youre displaying is lightweight, zip ties can make your home feel festive year-round.
They can even help you makea DIY craftfor spring, summer, and fall.
First, grab a long tie or snap a few together if you need more length.
Zip ties will protect kids from getting into cabinets in a pinch.
see to it ties are taut so tiny fingers cant reach whats inside.
Support Plants
Its sad to see your beloved potted plant or faithfully grown garden vegetables begin to sag.
Note that this may mean threading them through an inconspicuous piece of cushion fabric.
So be sure you’ve got the option to easilycover outdoor furniturewhen it rains before attempting this technique.
Make Key or Binder Rings
Keychains break more often than wed like and seemingly at inopportune times.
This ensures you wont lose any in the interim.
