17 Sneaky Ways to Use Adhesive Hooks or Strips
They're great for so much more than hanging your keys by the door.
If you're an avid organizer, there's no doubt you know the power of adhesive hooks and strips. But these organizing superstars can also be used for so much more than mounting pictures and hanging keys — read on for some of our favorite tips and tricks for using adhesive hooks and strips around your home.
Conceal Cords
Nothing hampers decor quite like wires that have to be plugged in across the room. Tiny adhesive hooks help camouflage potential tangles by attaching cords to the back of furniture.
Keep Cushions From Slipping
If you don't have ties on your seat cushions, don't worry: You can use adhesive strips to keep them from falling off of your chair or barstool, and they'll still be easy to remove when they need a cleaning.
Access Kitchen Wraps Easily
Get aluminum foil and plastic wrap out of a drawer and up where you can reach them. Strategically placed hooks help boxes hang vertically on the back of your pantry door.
Relocate Shower Supplies
Shower caddies have a way of slipping off your showerhead's neck (and onto your head — ouch!), so hang them more securely on the opposite wall. Make sure to use hooks that are designed to stand up to a steamy bathroom.
Make a Table
Adhesive strips can even magically transform two individual pieces of furniture into one. Here, an adorable green luggage rack securely attaches to a black tray, and together, they become a nightstand you can actually disassemble and fold away when you need a change.
Store Pot Lids
The awkward shape of these kitchen staples makes them difficult to store. Fashion a handy holder with two hooks that keeps lids up and out of the way.
Hide Plastic Bags
Tidy your grocery bag stash by sneaking it onto the back of a cabinet, instead of nursing an unruly pile under under the sink.
Update Your Headboard
If you have a metal headboard but really want a soft cloth one, there's no need to invest in a brand-new piece of furniture — use a shower curtain and adhesive strips to secure fabric around your existing frame instead.
Master Portion Control
Remember exactly how much of a cereal or snack you should scoop by sticking a measuring cup directly on dry goods bins.
Decorate With Wreaths
Hide a hook upside-down on the back of a door to hang a wreath without detracting from its style.
Hang Floating Shelves
Here, Scrabble game piece holders create the perfect mini shelf for lightweight art or cards. Because they're so thin, be sure to cut an adhesive strip in half both vertically and horizontally, and place a piece on both ends to hang.
Hang Bulky Utensils
Chunky rings of measuring cups and spoons don't often fit neatly in kitchen drawers. Separate them (for easier cooking and cleaning), and hang them on the inside of a cupboard instead.
String Up a Banner
Hide a hook on top of your door's moldings to hang holiday decor without getting out the tool kit.
Tidy the TV Stand
Never lay eyes on a mess of television cords again by hooking excess length to the back of your unit.
Display Art Without Nails
We love the gallery wall look but hate how many nails it requires and how many holes in our walls it creates. No more! Use adhesive strips to hang your frames hammer-free.
Gain Under-Sink Storage
Hooks are handy for hanging dish towels and rubber gloves, but they can also turn a basket into a small sponge shelf.
Stow Trash on the Go
Stop receipts, wrappers and plastic bottles from spilling all over your car by securing a bag to a discreet spot in the interior.
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