Tool Tip #4: Extension Cord Hair Band

A really quick and easy way to cinch an extension cord for storage is to wrap the center with a cross section of car inner tube looped through itself.  Mine are cut with pinking shears, and the little teeth provide even better "locking."  Car inner tubes are harder to find these days, but just one from your local tire dealer or flea market will produce numerous handy giant rubber bands for this and lots of other binding purposes.