It's time we give the humble zip tie a little more credit. What first appears to be a small strip of plastic is actually a very useful tool. These simple ties can be used for a variety of tasks thanks ...

Rather than let them sit in the junk drawer, it’s time to put these fasteners to work. Here are nine handy ways to use them in your home.

If you ask your typical handyperson what’s the one thing you need to fix most things, the answer might very well be duct tape. But second place — and first place in some circles — would have to be zip ...

Are you tired of losing your garbage can lid? “Hinge” it to the barrel with zip ties. Drill 1/4-in. holes for the ties and ...

This is the Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags Moment. The zip-tie, or cable-tie, or whatever else you call it, is singlehandedly one of the greatest tools to keep in the garage and toolbox. They can fix anything ...

If you're trimming zip-tie tails with plain wire cutters, you're leaving tiny razor blades after every single cut! Today's Wrenchin' Wednesday is a small tip, but one that might save you a few ...

One of the first problems every new hacker/maker must solve is this: What’s the best way to attach part “A” to part “B”. We all have our go-to solutions. Hot glue, duck tape ( “duct tape” if you ...

Hard plastic zip ties cut into plant stems, damaging them and increasing the risk of disease. Switch to soft alternatives to ...