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I've always believed that you can fix just about anything with duct tape, olive oil, safety pins and a Sharpie. Add binder clips to the mix and the emergency hack kit is pretty much complete. As technology changes the nature of office supplies, the good old binder clip is seeing less and less paper in need of binding ... so put those isosceles triangles of spring steel to clever use in any of these applications.

 

1. Keep unruly wires tamed

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2. Fasten together a fabulous storage unit

 

3. Display memorabilia and ephemera

 

4. Store horizontal bottles securely in the refrigerator

5. Turn a magnet into a magnet clip

 

6. Make industrial-chic wine charms

 

7. Hang art without hurting it

8. Use as a money clip

9. Keep your recipe book open while cooking

10. Clip together a dress and choker

11. Ditch the ouchie straight pins and clip instead

 

12. Store cables in a sane manner

13. Secure bike gear

 

14. Make a smartphone stand

 

15. Organize plugs at your desk

 

16. Batten down canopies and tents against the wind

 

This story was originally written for Treehugger. Copyright 2012.

 

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