Like many people, you may have plenty of office supplies lying around, including rubber bands. But even if the elastic loops have been used, don’t trash them—these handy hacks prove that they can always bounce back.

Bundle Stored Goods
Are you ready to make sense of your junk-drawer contents, craft supplies, and small home-maintenance materials? Use rubber bands to bind similar items to create order and eliminate endless digging. You can even color-categorize objects so they stand out clearly.

Fill A Vase Flawlessly
It can be tough to keep floral bouquets and other vase fillers perfectly positioned. (If they’re too top-heavy, they can even fall out of the vessel.) To make visually stunning arrangements stay upright, simply use a rubber band to tie their stems together snugly.

Keep Tabs On Devices
Nothing says “tangled mess” quite like the area behind a TV or workstation. You can remedy the situation by using multihued rubber bands: simply wrap matching loops around each end of a plug, HDMI cable, or charger to easily identify which device feeds into which outlet.

Get A Grip
A frequent bane of the kitchen is the dreaded jar lid, which may be sealed far too tight for you to get a handle on. A rubber band can save the day by creating friction and improving your grip, so wrap one around it for more leverage to pop it open with ease.

Safeguard Your Stemware
Delicate wine and cocktail glasses deserve special treatment, but loading them into your dishwasher means risking chips and cracks. To breathe easier, tie several rubber bands into a long strand and use it to attach your glasses to the prongs, stabilizing them while they get clean.

Conquer Stripped Screws
Pesky stripped screws will no longer respond to a screwdriver, making them challenging to manipulate or remove. To fix the problem, place a loose rubber band over the tool’s head—you should create enough friction for it to grab on so you can finally twist them again.