15 Duct Tape Life Hacks To Make Your Life Easier

May 07, 2018 by apost team

Almost everybody has duct tape laying around that is rarely put to good use. As it turns out, there are tons of clever ways you can use duct tape to your advantage.

Stop hurting your hands and wrap some duct tape around the lid. When you start to pull the tape off, the lid will budge.

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Smear some peanut butter or anything attractive to pests on some duct tape facing up and watch all the unwelcome critters in your home get trapped.

If you don't have a lint roller at home, simply wrap some duct tape (sticky face looking outwards) around a roll and run it over your clothes.

Prevent an embarrassing fall by adding some traction under your new heels.

If you can’t locate and pull out the splinter yourself, simply leave some duct tape over the area for up to an hour, then be splinter-free when you take the tape off!

Cover the bottoms of your furniture with a layer of duct tape to prevent them from scratching your wood floors when you move things around.

You can tape your belongings to really secretive spots. Don't make the mistake of leaving your spare key under the mat where robbers know where the look. Get creative with where you tape it!

Warts need oxygen to survive, so cut off their supply by leaving duct tape on all the time. You should only switch out the tape if you shower. Otherwise, for best results, keep that wart covered and eventually it will disappear painlessly!

This might not be the most attractive option, but if you need a quick fix for a hole, duct tape can hold things together until you can make a more permanent repair.

If your shoelaces fray easily, tape the ends to keep them intact. The best part is that duct tape comes in all kinds of cute colors. Also, protect your heels from blisters by taping inside your new shoes.

Duct tape can be pretty valuable in emergencies. You can make tons of tools like rope by weaving it together.

Tents are too expensive to replace whenever it develops some wear and tear. Cover up the holes with duct tape to extend its life.

Wrap your shoes with duct tape to prevent any water from getting your feet wet!

Tape down your dustpan when sweeping so you can sweep up every last bit of dirt.

If you don't have proper medical supplies, duct tape is always there for you in emergencies.

Are you going to try any of these tricks? Make sure your friends know all these cool tricks they can do with duct tape!