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I’m hooked

Pia Seidel
2.6.2021

So much stuff and so little space. Where to put it all? On a hook! Round or square – a hook is a must-have in any house because it’s a super versatile accessory.

It takes heavy things off my hands, keeps everything tidy, and looks good doing it. Sounds like the perfect partner to have at home. But what’s the catch? After all, there always is one. Well, nevertheless, I’m hooked. Unfortunately, I’m not talking about the perfect man, but about a small, bent piece of metal – a hook.

Currently, my perfect partner is a hook. But that has advantages. I can have several hooks at once. I own some in S- and in U-shape and use them interchangeably. One carries the razor in the shower, the other brings my bike lights onto eye level in the entrance – hoping that I don’t miss or lose them there. Because they’re «only» loose hooks, their effect is often underestimated. The following examples show that they do much more than conventional wall hooks.

Helpful in many places

Misunderstood storage miracle

Hook up your jackets and bags neatly. This way you also get more storage space. Just attach a basket to the hook and store some trinkets in there. The larger the storage space, the more hooks you need. Two hooks are enough to attach a large bike basket to a bar to store towels in the bathroom. Hooks are also great as a stage for decoration. The brand Roomsafari demonstrates how you can hang a water bottle by its handle and turn it into a vase.

To be able to hang several things on top of each other at the same time, it’s best to give one object a string. House Doctor shows how a cutting board with leather straps hanging loose keeps your kitchen counter clear while still looking good. Often rods and matching hooks are sold as a set. Easily move your hangers back and forth and rearrange them over and over again.

I’m hooked on hooks unlike to any men in my life. With hooks, I don’t see any issues and I can even be sure that they will be a faithful companion forever. And if I ever move, I simply unhook the organiser and rehook it somewhere else. Another reason to never separate.

What else do you use your hook for? Comment and share your experiences with these small but mighty everyday heroes.

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