Popping a hole in the tire of your car can be the absolute worst. And sometimes, you may not realize that it’s happened until you’re forced to pull over because your car starts feeling more like a boat. But never fear – duct tape is here – and it’s ready to get the job done quickly.
This trick won’t save you from having to buy a new tire eventually, but it will give you a temporary solution so that if you can’t afford to go in for the next few days or weeks, you should be able to make it to and from work, at least. Make sure to keep a roll in the glove compartment for any roadside emergencies.
Keep Your Family Safe
Did you know that they sell glow-in-the-dark duct tape? Well, they do, and it’s great for houses with kids…or anyone who doesn’t want to fall on their face or trip on the stairs in the dark. Simply place strips of the tape on the center of the stairs in a line going from the bottom to the top.
Sure, it may not look wonderful during the day, but what’s more important in your home, aesthetics, or your family’s safety? Place one on every stair so that no one misses a step and falls at nighttime.
Label Your Seeds
If you’ve got a green thumb and like to play around in your garden, you’ll love this next hack. You don’t need to spend money on artsy little labels for your plants when you can simply create your own. Get as creative as you like and use different colors as you see fit.
All you need to make these labels are some popsicle sticks, tape, and (optional) sharpies. Mark the names of each different types of seeds so you can easily keep an eye on their progress.
Seal Your Caulking Containers
It’s inevitable when you’re doing work around the house that you lose a couple of lids to random containers. Unfortunately, when it comes to thinks like glue and caulking, that means they end up drying out and becoming useless. Next time one of your lids goes missing, you don’t just need to toss out the entire container. Instead, try this!
Placing a piece of duct tape directly over the opening and pressing the sides down firmly around it will actually seal the top! This can save you from wasting any money or product, and you can even still hang them up in the shed. Brilliant!
Design Your Own T-Shirt
There are tons of websites like Cafepress, that allows you to upload your own designs and print out t-shirts. Except, that costs money, so if you’re looking for more affordable ways of making a bold statement – try duct tape!
No, we don’t just mean to press a bunch of letters on, although you could do that if you wanted. But with this method, it’s actually possible to create a good-looking shirt that appears as though you bought it from a store. You can get as creative as you want with the stenciling and make it all your own!