Threw away $40 on those fancy 'reusable' zip ties

Bought a pack of those expensive silicone zip ties from a hardware store. Thought they'd be great for organizing my craft supplies. First time I used them to bundle old paintbrushes they stretched out and got loose. Now my drawer is a mess again and I'm back to using free bread bag clips. Anyone else find a better way to keep small tools sorted?

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amymiller21d agoMost Upvoted

and that's exactly why I switched to magnetic strips for my small tools. Got a couple of those cheap magnetic bars from a dollar store and stuck them inside my cabinet doors. They hold scissors, pliers, screwdrivers, all that stuff without any slipping or stretching. The magnets are strong enough to keep everything in place even when I slam the drawer shut. Only thing is you gotta be careful with anything electronic or magnetic sensitive like some craft punches but for basic metal tools it's perfect.

emeryr3821d ago

My first batch of those stretched out so bad they looked like sad rubber bands.

umaadams20d ago

Nope, I used to be one of those people who swore by those elastic tool holders. Thought they were the best thing for keeping my knitting needles and crochet hooks organized. But last month I had to dig through a drawer full of tangled elastic and bent needles and I finally understood why everyone complains. Those strips really do turn into sad rubber bands after a few months. Your comment actually convinced me to try that magnetic strip idea - I'm gonna hit the dollar store this weekend.