Creative Uses for Duct Tape

A little boy hung her little sister on the wall using duct tape

If something is broken, get out the duct tape for a quick fix. This universal DIY tool is in everyone’s bag of tricks. Here are some creative ways you can put it to good use:

Dress Up An Old Table

Duct tape comes in several patterns and colors now, which make it a fun addition to a project. If you have an old, worn out table, bring it to life with colorful patterns using tape.

Party Banners

Want to liven up a party with decorative banners? Get some yarn or thick string and fold over pieces of duct tape so that the sticky parts match up on either side. The next step is to cut from each corner a triangle and voila! you have yourself a fashionable, handmade banner.

Homemade Band-Aid

This is surely something you have already done before. This is a trick that works exceptionally well on the tips of your toes and fingers. First, tend to the wound by cleaning it. Then cover it with some cloth or a napkin and wrap duct tape around the edge, so that part of the tape sticks directly to your skin.

Bug Trap

Hang a few strips of duct tape around your windows and doors. Wait patiently as the flying pests get caught in the sticky and lose the battle of trying to bother you.

 

Duct tape has so many uses, from household fixes to craft ideas. This versatile tool is sure to save you in a jam or, at the very least, keep you entertained. Happy Duct Taping!

Disclaimer: The stock image is being used for illustrative purposes only, and it is not a direct representation of the business, recipe, or activity listed. Any person depicted in the stock image is a model.