Zip ties, also known as cable ties, are infinitely practical items to have around the home and shop. But what happens when your zip tie isn’t quite long enough to secure what you need to? Luckily, Home Hacks is here to walk you through how to extend zip ties, all without having to run to the store or wait hours and hours for an Amazon delivery (the horror!) It turns out, you can double, triple, quadruple, etc. up your zip ties to just about any length. Simply run the end of one zip tie into the receiving portion of another to slightly past where the teeth start to engage. repeat the process if you need more than one zip tie if needed. Then, just run the one loose end back into the receiving part at the start of your length of zip ties and tighten that one up. That’s how to extend your zip ties in a snap!
DIY Christmas String Lights Organizer
Storing Christmas lights and other holiday string lights can be challenging. This season try a DIY organizing hack by wrapping your Christmas lights around a clothes hanger to prevent them from tangling. Next season you will have neat and organized string lights without the tangles and the mess.
Create Fuller Pillows With Oversized Inserts
If you want to achieve that full, overstuffed look when it comes to your pillows try using a pillow insert one size larger than the pillow case.
Use Vinegar and Baking Soda to Lift a Stain
Do you have stubborn stains on tile or other surfaces? Have you already tried scrubbing without any major success? This works amazingly for deep-set and stubborn stains on everything from porcelain to cloth. The major exceptions are wood and metal. Simply cover the stain with baking soda first and then pour on the vinegar to lift a stain. When the two cleaning ingredients combine, there will be an instant chemical reaction creating a strong foam that will lift even the toughest berry, ink, or coffee stains.
Problem solved!
Sweeten Gifts With Candy Bows
Why buy bows when you can make them from something more interesting? Next time you have a present to give consider making it extra sweet with a handmade bow made from a bag of candy. Simply pinch the candy bag in the middle using a rubber band or ribbon to create the bow. Then use another ribbon to attach to the present.
DIY Weatherproofing Outdoor Plugs
If you are worried about outdoor plugs being exposed to the elements, try this simple hack using a recycled food storage container. Cut two slits on either side of the plastic container and slide the cords into the slits. Now place your lid and you’ve got DIY weatherproofing for your outdoor cords.
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