17 Rubber Band Hacks That Will Blow Your Mind

Stop paint drips in their tracks by crafting a drip catcher. Wrap a rubber band across the top of a paint can, dip your brush into the paint, and slowly wipe the brush across the rubber band to remove any excess paint. Repeat and enjoy a drip-free can.

Who wants to eat an apple that's discolored, much less waste a plastic bag or try to pack a knife? Solution: Rubber band it. After cutting an apple, place the slices around the core, and wrap a rubber band around the apple. Throw it in your lunch box, bag or backpack and your apple slices are ready for snack time.

Stop using bunny ears to mark your pages in a book, ruining them in the process. Instead, wrap a rubber band around the page you're on and the cover, and you'll never lose your spot. Bonus: If you're planning on stuffing your book into a bag or your purse, wrap an additional rubber band around the outside covers of the book to avoid any unwanted damage.

Creating floral arrangements that look primped and professional is easier than you think, especially with the help of rubber bands. Using a square vase, wrap three rubber bands horizontally and three bands vertically across the top of the vase to create a grid pattern. Next, place flowers into the grid, resting the flowers against the rubber bands as needed.