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Zip ties are very useful for fixing things up when you don’t have time to do a full-on repair. They can be used to extend all kinds of connections—like a sun shade on a deck that doesn’t quite reach the corners. They can also be used to repair chain link, chicken wire, or other kinds of fencing by mending gaps and holes until you can get around to a proper replacement.
Zip ties can also be very useful when you’re gluing things together. You’re often instructed to clamp the two sides together for a time to ensure a proper bond, but this can be difficult with oddly-shaped items you’re repairing. Zip ties can be cinched very tight around the repair to provide clamping action without the clamp.
