00:00Ever wonder what else those little plastic fasteners can do?
00:04Get ready to discover surprising ways to use zip ties around your home and garden.
00:10From organizing your workspace to supporting trees, we're about to unlock the hidden potential
00:14of these versatile tools.
00:17Let's dive in!
00:26Zip ties often come in packaging like this.
00:35Many people immediately cut off the top of the package.
00:39The zip ties spill out, which is not very convenient.
00:43Don't do that!
00:46Cut a small hole on the side of the package.
00:51Now you can take the zip ties out without spilling them.
01:08Lost or broken curtain rings?
01:11No problem!
01:13Use zip ties to quickly and securely attach the curtain.
01:16A simple solution for any situation.
01:21Secure the zip tie and a vise and enlarge the hole with a drill.
01:32Now you can securely fasten two cables together with this zip tie.
01:46A zip tie will securely attach the tree to a support stake, ensuring stability during growth.
02:06A nail keeps slipping while you're trying to hammer it.
02:09Try holding it with a zip tie.
02:11It will keep the nail in place and protect your fingers from accidental hits.
02:24Is it hard to keep multicore wires organized before installation?
02:29A zip tie will help gather the strands, making it easier to secure them in a sleeve and ensure a
02:34neat, reliable connection.
02:41In some cases, you can staple a zip tie.
02:44This will create a strong, durable fixing point, providing reliable support for cables, hoses or other items.
02:51Is your soap dispenser giving too much soap?
02:54Just wrap a zip tie around the neck of the pump to limit its motion.
03:05This simple solution will help save soap and avoid unnecessary waste.
03:13Secure a dowel and a vise and drill a hole in it.
03:20Thread a zip tie through the hole.
03:27This way, you can securely attach a cable to a board.
03:36Attach a marker to any size plumbing fixture using zip ties.
03:48Glue a pipe of the same size to a wooden base.
03:51Glue a pipe of the same size to a wooden base.
03:52Attach the fixture to the pipe.
03:58Now you can draw straight lines on the objects you need.
04:12Make angled cuts on the zip tie from both sides.
04:33This way, you can remove hair clogs from the bathroom.
04:38Small extension tubes from sprays are very handy.
04:49But they often get lost.
04:52Just attach them to the can with a zip tie.
04:55This is a reliable way to always have them handy and ready to use.
05:07To avoid drilling too deep, secure a zip tie at the desired depth on the drilled bit.
05:30Want to reuse a zip tie?
05:33Just pull the locking tab and the zip tie will open without damage, ready for reuse.
05:38It's economical and convenient.
05:47Zipper pull broke?
05:48A zip tie can help.
05:50Just thread it through the zipper and you'll have a convenient, reliable replacement that's easy to use.
06:04Storing zip ties is easier.
06:07Just tie a few together with a big zip tie.
06:09This helps prevent clutter and keeps them organized and handy.
06:18Don't have a lone zip tie?
06:20No problem.
06:22Connect a few short ones to get the length you need and solve the task quickly and efficiently.
06:37For extra security on zippers with two poles, you can use a zip tie as a lock.
06:42Thread it through both poles and you have a simple and reliable way to protect the contents.
06:48Wrap a roll of tape with a zip tie and cut its end at an angle.
06:56Now you have a handy tool for quickly tearing tape.
07:08To keep the bottle cap from getting lost, wrap one zip tie around the cap, another around
07:13the neck and tie them together with a third.
07:16Now the cap will always be handy, even when the bottle is open.
07:34To organize multiple cables, tie them with zip ties, then use additional ties between them
07:42and tie them together.
07:53To properly connect two pikes perpendicularly with one zip tie, don't just wrap it around,
07:58this can cause slipping.
08:02Instead, cross the zip tie between the pikes, creating a strong and secure connection.
08:17To conveniently dry pillows or large stuffed toys, tie two hangers together with zip ties
08:22and clamp the item from both sides.
08:25This provides secure support, allowing the item to dry evenly without losing its shape.
08:42To make tools easier to store, attach zip ties to them.
08:46This allows you to hang them on hooks or nails on the wall, organizing your workspace more conveniently.
08:56No key chain handy?
08:58Use a zip tie to quickly and securely gather all your keys together.
09:03It's a simple way to keep them safe and organized.
09:08Secure a zip tie to the charger.
09:11Attach two more zip ties to it.
09:24This creates an improvised smartphone holder that frees up space and protects the device
09:29from falling.
09:33Pass a zip tie through the belt loop on your jeans and secure a tool to it.
09:40This simple solution lets you always have the necessary tools at hand during work.
09:47Secure one zip tie to your belt and hang several others from it.
10:01This allows you to quickly and easily access them anytime you need to secure something.
10:27Leftover zip tie ends, don't throw them away.
10:34These small pieces are great for tightening wall plugs if they fit too loosely in the hole.
10:47Just insert the pieces along with the wall plug for a secure fit.
10:53You don't always have to cut zip ties with a knife.
10:59Just pinch it with pliers at the lock and gently pull.
11:03This will release the zip tie without breaking it, allowing for reuse.
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11:19To conveniently clean a radiator, wrap a sponge with a zip tie.
11:24This creates a handy tool that easily fits between the radiator fins, removing dust and
11:29dirt from hard to reach places.
11:38Forgot a hair tie?
11:39A zip tie can be a great alternative.
11:42It will secure your hair in a bun or ponytail, temporarily replacing the usual hair band.
11:48Wrap several zip ties around your bike tires.
11:52This will create extra grip, helping prevent slipping on snow or wet dirt roads.
12:14Secure the zip tie in a vise and drill a small hole.
12:20Remove part of a nail and thread it through the hole in the zip tie.
12:29This tool can be used to level items in relation to each other.
12:37No clamp to attach a rubber hose to a pipe?
12:41Temporarily use a zip tie.
12:42It will provide a tight seal and prevent leaks until a permanent clamp can be installed.
12:51Make a chain from zip ties and use it as a hanger for clothes hangers.
13:06This simple solution helps save closet space, making it easy to hang and organize clothes.
13:15Zipper on your jeans keeps coming undone?
13:18Use a zip tie to secure the zipper pull to the button.
13:22This simple solution keeps it in place, providing extra security.
13:30Old jeans slipping down?
13:33Simply tie the belt loops with zip ties for a snug fit.
13:36This temporary solution will help you wear jeans without a belt.
13:52To prevent pliers from slipping while working with a bolt, use a zip tie for extra grip.
13:58This allows for more precise tool handling and prevents slippage during tightening or loosening.
14:17Need the lighter flame to stay on constantly?
14:20Use a zip tie to hold the button down.
14:23This is a simple way to keep the flame going when you need continuous fire, like for soldering or other
14:28tasks.
14:32The pot lid too hot to grab?
14:35Attach a zip tie to the handle.
14:37Now you can lift the lid easily without burning yourself.
14:44Is the hole for the screw too big?
14:47Use zip tie cut-offs to tighten it.
14:52Just insert them into the hole, and the screw will hold tightly, providing a secure fastening.
15:04Attach several zip ties to a cup.
15:12Place threads in the cup and pass them through the zip tie locks.
15:21This makes a very handy tool for crafters.
15:27Attach zip ties to a surface using a washer and screw.
15:32Afterward, thread cables through the ties, ensuring neat and secure fastening without shifting.
15:45Need to quickly stir a mixture but don't have a mixer?
15:49Attach a few zip ties to a pencil, put it in a drill,
15:52and you have an improvised mixer for small batches.
16:02Make a ring from a zip tie, dip it in soapy water, and you have a simple bubble making tool.
16:27Fold a small piece of electrical tape and insert it into the zip tie locking mechanism.
16:32I'm gonna have a finger more for the front.
17:02This will allow you to easily remove and reuse the zip tie.
17:06After cutting the zip tie, is there a sharp edge left?
17:10Instead, try breaking it off by twisting the end.
17:14This leaves a smooth edge and makes it safer without the risk of cuts.
17:32Need a convenient handle for a hot cup? Secure two zip ties around the cup and connect them with a
17:38third one to make a handle.
17:40Now you have an improvised but functional and handy grip.
17:52Wrap a zip tie around the neck of a bottle, then use a second zip tie to create a loop
17:57handle.
17:58This makes it easier to carry bottles, especially if they're heavy.
18:10Cut a hole in the top of plastic bottles.
18:24Drill holes in the lids.
18:42Thread zip ties through these holes.
18:53Fill the bottles with screws and wall plugs.
19:10And hang them in a convenient place in your workshop.
19:18Connect several zip ties together to create a long enough strip.
19:25Then use it to tie a stack of books.
19:33Then form a handle from additional zip ties and attach it to the bundle.
19:37This will make carrying the books easy and convenient.
19:43To protect the cabinet from curious children, tie its handles with a zip tie.
19:48This simple and effective solution will prevent the child from opening the doors until you remove the tie.
19:58Leftover zip tie ends.
20:00Gather them together and secure with a new zip tie to make a mini broom.
20:04It's perfect for quick cleanups of small debris in hard to reach places.
20:08OR
20:35For quick plastic repair's, try to collect a small cΓ³digos.
20:38a zip tie. The molten plastic can be used to fill cracks and chips, restoring the integrity
20:43of the item without special tools.
21:04For reliable pipe fastening, screw a zip tie to the surface, then simply secure the pipe
21:09in the tie. It's a quick and convenient solution for attaching pipes in the right place.
21:15Scissors often leave a sticking out edge on the zip tie, which can be annoying.
21:31Instead, use nail clippers they cut the zip tie down to the base, making the connection
21:36neater and safer.
21:44Secure a small drill bit to a lighter with zip ties.
21:57Keep the drill bit and it will easily melt the plastic, creating neat holes.
22:09No capo handy?
22:13Use a zip tie as a temporary replacement. Just tighten it around the guitar neck to press
22:18the strings and change their tone, just like with a regular capo. Thread a zip tie through
22:23washers and place them on both sides of the tile. This way, you can carefully level the
22:28tile to the desired height. To bind sheets of paper or plastic without
22:32staples, use a zip tie and washers.
22:43For reusable use of zip ties, don't cut the lock but remove only the end. This allows you to
22:50release the tie and use it again without losing functionality.
23:06To make a simple phone stand, use zip ties. Connect them in a way that creates a stable structure
23:12that holds the phone at a convenient angle for watching videos.
23:25To draw a perfect circle, you can use a zip tie and two pencils. Secure the zip tie between
23:31them. One pencil stays in the center while the other moves freely, drawing a perfect circle
23:36around the central point. To repair a plastic item, turn the soldering iron tip upside down
23:41and melt the crack.
23:54Then insert zip ties into a hot glue gun. When heated, they will melt, providing a strong and
24:01neat bond that matches the color of the surface being repaired.
24:38If the fan propeller broke, try temporarily replacing it with zip ties. Secure them on the motor shaft,
24:45and they will create airflow, acting as makeshift blades. To prevent pans, markers, and other
24:54cylindrical tools from rolling off the table, wrap a zip tie around them. This creates small
24:59ridges that prevent them from slipping and falling.
25:11To keep a paintbrush from staining surfaces, make legs from zip ties. Just attach them to
25:17the handle, creating a small stand that holds the brush above the surface and prevents mess.
25:27No binder on hand? Use zip ties to gather documents. Just thread them through the holes in the paper
25:34and secure them. It's a simple and convenient way to organize papers. Forgot your shoelaces?
25:48Zip ties can be a temporary replacement. Just thread them through the holes in your shoes and secure
25:53them to keep your shoes on tight. To prevent accidental activation of a lighter during transport, use a
26:13zip tie to lock the button. Wrap the zip tie around the lighter body and button to prevent pressing until
26:19you need it.
26:26To tidy up a box of cables, roll up each cable individually and secure it with a zip tie. This
26:33will not only prevent tangling, but also make it easier to find the right cable when needed.
26:49That's all for today. See you next time!
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