subject: The Various Domestic Uses Of Cable Ties [print this page] Did the name cable ties always made you think that these are things used only to tie wires or cables together? Well, you answer is most probably in the affirmative. That is because of their name, not your fault obviously. Most of the people think them to be mundane self-locking plastic ties. But they are not as boring as they seem. Believe it or not but cable ties not only tie, hold, organize and secure but cab also be used to repair, decorate and create unusual things. Interesting, isn't it?
Well, this article aims to remove common misconceptions about the usage of cable ties and show creative ways of utilizing them for unusual purposes. Cable ties can ease your life in be it gardening, trucking, decoration or crafting. For details, check out the following paragraphs.
To Pack Lunch
If you desire to pack lunch for your kids or spouse in a secure way, cable ties are just what you need. You can use them to tie the lunch like burgers, fries, vegetables etc. just wrap them in a polythene bag or a foil and tie a cable tie over it to keep it secure.
To secure food items
What is it that holds together your groceries and other stuff that you buy from the superstores? Have you ever noticed what holds the top of the polythene bags to keep them closed tightly? You will be surprised to know that it is nothing other than flexible cable ties of various colors.
To hold messy wirings
Are you tired of the mess and cluster of wires at the back of your computer, TV or washing machine? Well, here comes an easy solution. Make a group of wires that connect to a single device and make separate groups for TV, computer etc and tie them up with a different color of cable tie for each. That would make it a lot easier for you to identify the wires and keep them in order instead of getting confused with the mess in your otherwise neat house.
To keep hubcaps intact
If the hubcaps of the wheels of your car are popping off and making you worried, let the cable ties come to your rescue. Use them to reinforce the bond of the hubcaps to the wheels and you will see that they will remain intact even on the most bothersome roads.
To hold plants
Cable ties are also of a great use in the garden. Plants like tomatoes, snapdragons, bougainvillea and other young trees that need support to stand on their own can greatly benefit through the use of cable ties. They can give them extra help in standing upright and are also resistant to sunlight exposure. Normally, the recommended cable ties for this purpose are the ultra-flexible UV stable Mille-ties that are kind in their treatment to plants.
So, we hope that through this article, now you know how important and useful cable ties are and how they can be used in ways diverse to help you in your home and outside.
