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12 life-changing rubber band hacks you need to know about

  • Who knew these little loops could be so versatile? Click through to see our favourite uses for them.
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    Who knew these little loops could be so versatile? Click through to see our favourite uses for them.

    Who knew these little loops could be so versatile? Click through to see our favourite uses for them.
  • Hands full with groceries? Keep doors open by crossing a rubber band across the latch. Now you can go back and forth without fumbling with the door knob!
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    Hands full with groceries? Keep doors open by crossing a rubber band across the latch. Now you can go back and forth without fumbling with the door knob!

    Hands full with groceries? Keep doors open by crossing a rubber band across the latch. Now you can go back and forth without fumbling with the door knob!
  • Stop clothes from slipping off hangers with a band on either side.
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    Stop clothes from slipping off hangers with a band on either side.

    Stop clothes from slipping off hangers with a band on either side.
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    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • Stretch a rubber band across a paint can to remove excess paint from your brush. Also, rest your brush against it and the rim of the can when not in use.
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    Stretch a rubber band across a paint can to remove excess paint from your brush. Also, rest your brush against it and the rim of the can when not in use.

    Stretch a rubber band across a paint can to remove excess paint from your brush. Also, rest your brush against it and the rim of the can when not in use.
  • Here’s a tip to make assembling Ikea furniture less stressful. Rubber bands can help remove those stubborn stripped screws!
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    Here’s a tip to make assembling Ikea furniture less stressful. Rubber bands can help remove those stubborn stripped screws!

    Here’s a tip to make assembling Ikea furniture less stressful. Rubber bands can help remove those stubborn stripped screws!
  • No GPS mount? No problem. Tie a knot in the middle of two rubber bands and fix your phone to the rearview mirror.
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    No GPS mount? No problem. Tie a knot in the middle of two rubber bands and fix your phone to the rearview mirror.

    No GPS mount? No problem. Tie a knot in the middle of two rubber bands and fix your phone to the rearview mirror.
  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

    Yahoo News is better in the app

    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • Skip the expensive manicure and easily create your own french tips by stretching a rubber band across your nail.
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    Skip the expensive manicure and easily create your own french tips by stretching a rubber band across your nail.

    Skip the expensive manicure and easily create your own french tips by stretching a rubber band across your nail.
  • Can’t open that jar? Wrap a rubber band around the lid for added grip.
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    Can’t open that jar? Wrap a rubber band around the lid for added grip.

    Can’t open that jar? Wrap a rubber band around the lid for added grip.
  • Tie a rubber band around your spoon or spatula to prevent it from slipping into your bowl or pot while cooking.
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    Tie a rubber band around your spoon or spatula to prevent it from slipping into your bowl or pot while cooking.

    Tie a rubber band around your spoon or spatula to prevent it from slipping into your bowl or pot while cooking.
  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

    Yahoo News is better in the app

    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • It keeps tea bags from slipping into your mug, too!
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    It keeps tea bags from slipping into your mug, too!

    It keeps tea bags from slipping into your mug, too!
  • Protect fragile glassware from knocking around in the dishwasher by securing them down with rubber bands.
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    Protect fragile glassware from knocking around in the dishwasher by securing them down with rubber bands.

    Protect fragile glassware from knocking around in the dishwasher by securing them down with rubber bands.
  • All it takes is one rubber band for instant (and cheap) maternity pants!
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    All it takes is one rubber band for instant (and cheap) maternity pants!

    All it takes is one rubber band for instant (and cheap) maternity pants!
  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

    Yahoo News is better in the app

    Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

  • Stop your chopping board from shifting around by tying rubber bands around each end.
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    Stop your chopping board from shifting around by tying rubber bands around each end.

    Stop your chopping board from shifting around by tying rubber bands around each end.
Who knew these little loops could be so versatile? Click through to see our favourite uses for them.
Hands full with groceries? Keep doors open by crossing a rubber band across the latch. Now you can go back and forth without fumbling with the door knob!
Stop clothes from slipping off hangers with a band on either side.
Stretch a rubber band across a paint can to remove excess paint from your brush. Also, rest your brush against it and the rim of the can when not in use.
Here’s a tip to make assembling Ikea furniture less stressful. Rubber bands can help remove those stubborn stripped screws!
No GPS mount? No problem. Tie a knot in the middle of two rubber bands and fix your phone to the rearview mirror.
Skip the expensive manicure and easily create your own french tips by stretching a rubber band across your nail.
Can’t open that jar? Wrap a rubber band around the lid for added grip.
Tie a rubber band around your spoon or spatula to prevent it from slipping into your bowl or pot while cooking.
It keeps tea bags from slipping into your mug, too!
Protect fragile glassware from knocking around in the dishwasher by securing them down with rubber bands.
All it takes is one rubber band for instant (and cheap) maternity pants!
Stop your chopping board from shifting around by tying rubber bands around each end.

The humble rubber band is such an overlooked item. It does so much more than hold your hair up or keep your chip bag sealed. 

From french manicures to maternity jeans, here are 12 smart uses for that rubber band pile you probably have lying at home.

Know any more rubber band hacks? Share them with us in the comments below or tweet them at us @YahooStyleCA.

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