Zip ties are basically little plastic problem solvers for your home. They can help you organize, fix broken items, and make your life a lot easier.
1Here are 14 very handy uses for zip ties around your home.
Shoelaces
Did your shoelaces break? Use some zip ties if you’re in a bind.
As a Key Chain
Keep all your keys in one place with a zip tie.
Unclog a Drain
Cut some slits into a zip tie and use it to unclog your drain. Learn how to do it here.
Milk Crate Storage
Zip tie some milk crates together with zip ties to create a storage wall.
Lamp Shade
Learn how to make a lampshade from zip ties here.
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Bike Snow Tires
Putting zip ties onto your bike tires can help you navigate the snow.
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Keep Flowers in Place
Keep your flower bouquets tightly in place with a zip tie.
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Fix a Zipper
Fix a broken zipper by using a zip tie.
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Keep Your Hubcaps
Never lose a hubcap again by securing them with zip ties.
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Keep Decoration in Place
Zip ties work great during the holiday season when you’re trying to hang lights and decorations.
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Secure Your Luggage
Run a zip tie between the zippers on your luggage to prevent anyone for breaking into it. This method is approved by the TSA.
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Fix a Wire Fence
Does your fence have a tear? Repair it with some zip ties.
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Keep Your Plants Upright
Zip ties can help the plants in your garden stay tall and straight.
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Fix Your Toilet Handle
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Attach some zip ties to the chain in your toilet to make it flush again.
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