If you ask your typical handyperson what’s the one thing you need to fix most things, the answer might very well be duct tape. But second place — and first place in some circles — would have to be zip ...

It's time we give the humble zip tie a little more credit. What first appears to be a small strip of plastic is actually a very useful tool. These simple ties can be used for a variety of tasks thanks ...

The sign of a truly great invention is a long list of “off-label” uses. These items serve a specific purpose effectively, but can also be used in a wide variety of clever and creative ways. Things ...

While zip ties might seem like an obscure utilitarian tool you only need occasionally, there are plenty of creative ways to implement them in your everyday life. From getting more organized, remedying ...

It's no secret that zip ties are made to be tough. Whether for cable management, gardening, fixing broken items, or keeping bags closed, these seemingly simple strips are more often than not ...

A Bay Area man found dead off the road west of Yosemite, a zip tie cinched tight around his neck. A girlfriend discovered lifeless in her home several years prior in the same way. Could two events be ...