Multi-tasking with office supplies

Since we’re talking about multi-taskers today, I thought I would draw your attention over to Lifehacker to their recent post “Top 10 Office Supply Hacks:”

Given some spare time and a few neglected items in the office supply closet, anyone can make their workspace more functional, create a cool tools for their home and office, and even rescue seemingly ruined stuff. Today we’ll take a look at some unexpected ways to use objects you probably have readily available. Get organized and save some money with 10 low-cost office supply hacks you can do during your lunch break.

My favorite is tip #8: Reign in hanging folders with binder clips (pictured). I can’t believe I didn’t think of this hack on my own! Oh, how I love binder clips.

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Posted by Erin on Jun 9, 2008 | Comments |

6 comments posted

  1. Posted by The Zen Dad - 06/09/2008

    tip #8 is awesome, so simple yet so effective. God only knows how many times those folders go all wrangly or slide way too far to the back. Simple fixes rule. Thanks !
    http://www.zendad.net

  2. Posted by alisonann - 06/09/2008

    Big binder clips for wrangling wires, medium binder clips for hanging curtains, binder clip + nail = cheap art hanger, use instead of chip clips…I worked in an art supply store about 10 years ago, while cleaning out a back room we found boxes and boxes of binder clips and other office supplies. The boss told us to take them home, he didn’t want to deal with them. I still have boxes of them. For a while “binder clip!” was the answer to everything.

  3. Posted by Cynthia Friedlob, The Thoughtful Consumer - 06/09/2008

    What a fabulously simple solution to a common annoying problem!

  4. Posted by Rebecca - 06/10/2008

    The only bad thing about this post is that it made me want to bring home a box of big binder clips from work ASAP - oops, clutter! I’ve been using them for years to close up chip bags, the inner bag in a box of cereal, etc.; much better than any of the other options. They are also good for hanging off hooks on the wire grid I use in my kitchen to hold utensils etc., so that I can then clip items to them that otherwise couldn’t hang from there (e.g., potholders that don’t have hanging loops).

    One place binder clips are NOT optimal: I once used a big one to clip up a ponytail; unfortunately I got a couple of strands of hair caught in the flanges on the front of the clip, which was mildly painful. I can’t say it wasn’t effective in a pinch, though.

  5. Posted by debbie - 06/10/2008

    This is an AWESOME tip. I have implemented it immediately. I have been struggling for years with hanging folders falling off their track. I even concocted a tape and paper version but it is nowhere near as effective as the binder clip!!! THANKS!!!

  6. Posted by Meags - 06/17/2008

    This tip didn’t work for me. The clips weren’t secure and kept moving around. To keep my hanging files neat, I just put empty extra ones in the back.

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