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We all have rubber bands lying around the home. Generally, they end up in piles just gathering dust. Well not anymore! We have collated 25 examples of awesome new uses for the humble rubber band. Whether you fancy a French manicure or you're looking for a way to mark peoples drinks for parties, there will be plenty of cool hacks to try out. Let us know which is your favorite in the comments below. 1. Keep your door from slamming shut with this little trick: Loop a rubber band over both knobs to secure the latch and avoid slams. Pinterest 2. Keep sliced apples fresh by putting them back together with a rubber band. That way they'll stay fresh and keep from oxidizing. AskThePilot.com 3. Put a rubber band on top of a paint can to remove the excess paint from the brush. No spills, no splatters, no mistakes. Pinterest 4. Slip a rubber band on either side of a hanger, and *TA-DA!* Your clothes will never slip off again! One Crazy House 5. A pair of rubber bands will keep your cutting board from getting away from you. Chop, cut, and slice like a pro. Good Housekeeping 6. Loop a rubber band around your air conditioner vent. Now you can see your directions while you drive without spending a penny. FeltMagnet 7. You can also use a rubber band to give yourself a French manicure All you need is a little bit of tension to keep it set and your favorite color nail polish. Wonderful DIY 8. Stop your glasses from slipping with just a couple rubber bands. Sure, this might work a bit better if you find bands that match your frames, but those bits are tucked behind your ears anyway so don't fret too much about it. Pinterest 9. With a few rubber bands, you can open even the tightest lids. Slip a few over the jar and one on the lid, and you should have all the grip you need to get any jar open. Pinterest 10. This trick also works on tricky or stuck nail polish bottles as well! Get a good grip on the handle of a stubborn nail polish by wrapping an elastic band around it. Don't think about throwing away a stuck bottle before trying this hack. Works on other bottles too. NationIdeas.com 11. Use a rubber band to loosen your pants when they're too tight. Maybe you went a little overboard at the buffet, or maybe you're expecting, but a rubber band looped through your fly will give your pants a little extra elasticity. awesomeinventions.com 12. You can also tie one to a zipper that doesn't work to give yourself a little extra leverage and to keep it from getting stuck at the bottom. Pinterest 13. Keep your tea bag in its place with just a rubber band! Like, obviously, right? How has this never occurred to any of us before now? Pinterest 14. Keep your fragile stemware from getting knocked around too much in the washer with a few rubber bands tied together. Pinterest 15. You can even use them to decorate your chargers! Use eco-friendly Plastibands to set your charger apart from the one that belongs to your roommate or partner. Heckerty 16. Of course, nothing makes reading easier. If you have a large amount of reading to do or need to proof-read a long document, wrap an elastic band loosely over the tip of your finger to help you flick through the pages quicker. It'll help prevent any paper cuts too. The Budget Diet 17. You can even use them to close and store your open food! But you're probably already using them for that, aren't you? Pinterest 18. Make a DIY catapult for the children (and BIG kids) You can build a homemade catapult with elastic bands. That's something fun! diply.com 19. Hold lids in place when transporting food Wrap elastic bands over lids to prevent any food spillages in the car. Great tip for when you're traveling! Kitchen hacks. 20. Prevent a spoon from falling into a pan Stop that spoon from falling into a boiling pot by wrapping an elastic band around the end. It'll grip to the sides and prevent it from slipping in. Krazy Coupon Lady 21. Keep your shower caddy in place Keep a shower caddy attached to your shower head with just a quick loop of an elastic band. Daily Mail 22. Make a makeshift tripod for your camera or phone Use an extra large elastic band to secure your smartphone or camera toa various household object to act as a tripod. You could use the legs of a chair, tent poles or even an umbrella. Diply 23. Create a toothbrush holder It may not look the best, but you can fashion your own toothbrush holder by crossing elastic bands over a cup like a photo above. A classic student fix if ever I saw one! DIY & Crafts 24. Decorate your glasses for Summer parties & weddings Winkgo What a simple yet stunning idea! Use colored elastic bands to hold flowers around cups for special occasions. 25. For smart packing You may have checked out Colleen's 17 smart packing tips or know this genius packing hack already, but go one step further and secure your rolled up clothing with elastic bands. This will help you fit in even more and keep all your clothes in one place. mamabee.com Credits: buzzfeed.com experthometips.com