11 Unusual Uses for Zip Ties

Zip ties aren’t only for cable management. These lightweight, cheap and strong ties can be used for a number of things around the house. Here are 11 surprising uses for zip ties you probably didn’t know about.

1. Keep all your keys in one place with a zip tie

Keep all your keys in one place with a zip tie
via Instructables



2. If you find yourself in need of some shower curtain rings, you can always make your own with zip ties

If you find yourself in need of some shower curtain rings, you can always make your own with zip ties
via Imgur

3. Create your own unique and interesting lighting fixture using zip ties

Create your own unique and interesting lighting fixture
via Momtastic

4. Fix a broken toilet handle using zip ties and a key ring

Fix a broken toilet handle using zip ties and a key ring
via Apartment Therapy

5. Use zip ties in the garden to give your plants some steady support

Just remember to not tie the plant too tight, to give it room to grow and move freely.

Use zip ties in the garden to give your plants some steady support



6. Unclog a drain with a zip tie

Use the scissors to cut notches in the plastic zip tie, then insert the zip tie into the drain to remove clogs.

Unclog a drain with a zip tie

7. Does your fence have a tear? Repair it with some zip ties

Does your fence have a tear? Repair it with some zip ties
via Instructables

8. Zip ties are great for hanging wreaths, string lights and garland

Zip ties are great for hanging wreaths, string lights and garland
via The Family Handyman

9. Repair your broken zipper within seconds with a zip tie

Need to repair a broken zipper? Use a zip tie!
via Off-Road

10. Never lose a hubcap again by securing them with zip ties

Never lose a hubcap again by securing them with zip ties
via Zip Tie Guy

11. Use zip ties inserted into broom, mop and tool handles to make them easier to hang on any hook

Use zip ties inserted into broom, mop and tool handles to make them easier to hang on any hook
via Sew Many Ways

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11 Unusual Uses for Zip Ties


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