12 Things You Never Thought to Do With Binder Clips
Use them all over your house not just the office.
By Lauren Piro
These home office staples can do much more than organize paperwork.
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Tidy Knit
You don't need a special bowl to show a pesky ball of yarn how to behave. A small dish and with a clip on the edge keeps yarn in place and detangled as you knit.
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Hanger Help
Double your clothesline capacity by drying clothes on evenly-spaced hangers held in place with handy clips.
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Cord Keepers
Binder clips keep an ever-growing charger and earbud collection from becoming too unwieldy.
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Easy Freeze
Use every inch of freezer space (and banish piles of hard-to-see items) by clipping bags underneath the shelf.
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Glove Compartment
If your dishwashing gloves only come out when you've got a manicure to protect, stow them below your sink, stealthily clipped to the door.
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Cup Holder
Wisely use vertical space by lifting pencil cups up off your desk with just a hook and a clip.
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It's a Wrap
Rolls of wrapping paper stay as neat as the day you bought them when smartly clipped.
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Chain Link
Create an effortless photo display (that looks more thoughtful than tape and more interesting than frames) by linking clips together.
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Safety First
Protect from unexpected nicks and cuts while digging through your suitcase for the razor you know you packed.
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Shoot the Breeze
A blustery day won't ruin your outdoor party when tablecloths are held snuggly in place.
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Smart Charging
Rooting around for a charging cord lost behind your desk is a small chore, sure — but still a total pain. Thread cords through binder clips on the edge of the surface, and they'll always be within reach.
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Party Charmers
In a pinch, multi-colored clips become makeshift wine charms perfect for a casual book club meeting.
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Lauren Piro
Senior Web Editor
Overseeing all things home for GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com, Lauren swoons over midcentury design and employs tough-love approach to decluttering (just throw it away, ladies). She loves anything neon coral, puts bacon on her veggie burgers, and would follow Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to the end of the earth.
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