The HDX Mini Bungee Cords are perfect for supporting all sorts of small items, from keeping rakes upright against the wall to keeping a basket of sporting goods in place on the shelf.
Google around a bit and you'll find many creative ways to use bungee cords beyond the basics of securing cargo to roof racks or trailers.
You can use a small bungee cord as a makeshift holder for a roll of paper towels or toilet paper or to keep rolls of wrapping paper together. You can use a bungee cord to make an impromptu mobile for a baby or a hanging car toy for a toddler. Bungee cords can make dividers on a shelf, keeping different garments separated and stacked, or they can help keep jars or cans of food from falling off pantry shelves.
For all these and other everyday applications, you really don't need some big, heavy-duty cables. What you need is an eight-pack of 10-inch HDX Mini Bungee Cords that costs less than three bucks.
With enough stretch to create decent tension and hooks more than strong enough for all the aforementioned uses and then some, these bungees will quickly become must-have hardware in your kitchen, garage, laundry room, and beyond.
If you need a longer cord, just hook a couple together and secure groceries in the car or strap a tarp down over the woodpile.
Just note that those metal hooks are not capped and will scratch delicate surfaces, so consider putting a bit of duct tape over the tips to protect wood, paint, or other such materials.
Pros: Amazing low price, a convenient size for many projects, good retention of elasticity
Cons: Metal hooks too small and prone to scratching surfaces
Buy an eight-pack of HDX Mini Bungee Cords at Home Depot for $2.87