14 Clever Sugru Household Fixes & Hacks

Sugru is the magical, moldable household putty-like glue with a million uses—but we’ve rounded up our 14 favorite applications. Guaranteed there are at least three here that will change your life. (And the best part? It’s only $10 on Amazon!)

How many chargers have we all lost to the dreaded bendy-fray? Use Sugru to reinforce a charger that’s starting to go, or reinforce one now so it never does.

This is flat-out genius. Tiled backsplashes are great, and hanging things from backsplashes is great, too, but how do you make a hook work with tile? Just make your own hook.

Anyone who’s ever owned and loved a straw purse knows the heartbreak of frayed handles; Sugru makes them useable again, while adding a colorful kick (if desired).

One hundred percent of business ladies in ’80s movies suffered a broken heel, and probably a good percentage of real-life heel-wearers have too. Make your favorite pair last with a handcrafted little heel cap.

This fix is a great chance to point out how badass it looks when you swirl different Sugru colors together. Create a custom blend or just mash all your leftover bits together. Either way, Sugru makes it easier to grip your valuable cameras and electronics.

This is a fun take on kintsugi, with colorful Sugru serving as a playful, modern substitute for gold on this repaired vintage plate.

Having a child around means realizing that every single thing at kid-head level is completely deadly. Cushion those sharp edges with a generous coating of Sugru, either in neutrals or kid-friendly brights.

Another example of pure genius: Suitcase wheels give out approximately 20 years earlier than suitcases themselves, so building the wheel back up is a great way to actually get a reasonable luggage lifespan.

Is there a phone case out there that’s totally crack-proof? Fix your fave with some Sugru in an accent color.

This stunning piece has the look of an artifact from the future: Organic, hand-carved wood repaired with some sort of powerful futuristic goo.

It’s handy to keep a razor in the shower, but letting a razor sit in any sort of moisture is not a good way to go. Little handmade hooks adhere to tiles and can hold a variety of lightweight items.

This plastic pot is elevated literally and stylistically with the addition of plastic beads adhered with Sugru.

Never lose your lens cap again and set your camera apart with an attachment that’s as cute as it is handy.

An IKEA shelf bracket, light cord, and faux leaf are brought together by the magic of Sugru.