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Keep sliced apples fresh by slicing them, and then placing the apple back together again, and holding it together with a rubber band. ^{thesource (378)}

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Replace a wallet with a rubber band. ^{thesource (378)}

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Revive an Old Broom. Some brooms can be revived by tightening-up the bristles by applying thick rubber bands about half way up the bristles, holding them in place. ^{thesource (378)}

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A rubber band around your wrist can be used as a reminder of something. ^{thesource (378)}

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Strap an Injured Finger. Use a think rubber band to strap an injured finger to a stick, until it can be properly treated. ^{thesource (378)}

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As a pencil eraser, fold a rubber band in half a few times and you can use it to erase pencil marks. ^{thesource (378)}

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Open difficult-to-open jars by placing a thick rubber band around the rim of a jar lid and use it to grip the lid while you twist it off. ^{thesource (378)}

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Stop things from sliding on a flat surface by wrapping a rubber band around them. ^{thesource (378)}

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As a more comfortable handle grip. If the handle of something, such as a hiking pole, or screwdriver, is too hard or slippery, wrap some rubber bands around it to make it softer and more easy to grip. ^{thesource (378)}

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Mark how much liquid is in a can by placing a rubber band around the can (eg, a paint can), so you can know how much liquid is in the can without opening the lid. ^{thesource (378)}

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Secure cabinets from young toddlers by stretching strong rubber bands tightly between cabinet knobs to lock them in place. ^{thesource (378)}

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Make tie dye clothing, by tightly wrapping rubber bands around your clothing item, in several places, and then place into the dyes. ^{thesource (378)}

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Stop doors from locking shut while you are moving things between rooms. ^{thesource (378)}

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Remove excess paint from paint brushes by placing a rubber band around a paint can lengthways, and wiping the brush on the rubber band. ^{thesource (378)}

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Keep tools handy by connecting them to your wrist with rubber bands. ^{thesource (378)}

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Renew loose zips on jeans: If the zip teeth are so worn that the zip won't stay closed, you can use a rubber band to connect the zip tag to the waist-band button above. ^{kellyjones00 (593)}

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