We all have that day when we wear our pants that are a little big around the waist. But that’s okay because we’ve got our belt – nope, never mind. Well, don’t panic. If you’ve got your duct tape, you’ve got access to a makeshift belt.
This guy may have been using this as a fashion statement, or so he thought. But you can actually use this hack if you’re having trouble getting your pants to stay up. Maybe not so much in the office, though.
Save a Friend
If at any point you’re hiking through the woods with a friend who happens to break their leg or something – you don’t have to panic. This is why you should carry duct tape around with you basically everywhere. Since it can hold so much weight, it can even be used to create a makeshift stretcher.
If you’re really in the woods, you may be able to find some large enough branches to support the person’s weight. If you’re around an area where you can find some actual poles, even better. Just make sure you test it out before you actually put your injured buddy on it.
Make Your Own Sled
See? You’ve probably never thought about creating an entire sled out of duct tape, have you? But think about it, when you were younger and that snow would fall, and everyone else had their sleds, but you forgot that the one from last year broke and you hadn’t gotten a new one, yet? Don’t let the same thing happen to your kiddos and grand kiddos!
If there’s a perfect day for sledding and no sled, you don’t have to worry as long as you’ve got plenty of duct tape. All it takes is a cardboard box or two and loads of the sticky stuff. These things fly down the hill, just so you’re aware.
Dustpan Duct Tape Hack
You know when you sweep the house, and the floors all end up looking amazing until you go to collect the piles of dust? At that point, it seems like all of your hard work was for nothing, as you try, repeatedly to sweep all of the particles into the pan.
Next time you run into this issue, grab your roll of duct tape and lightly tape it to the ground (not on the dust, of course.) Then, try again. Doing this should allow you to smoothly get everything into the pan.
Temporary Clothesline
If you’re on vacation or staying somewhere where you don’t have access to a dryer or a clothesline, you can always make your own! Now, keep in mind that this will look horrendously tacky, so don’t plan on leaving it up for a long period of time. But for in a pinch, this can be a great way to dry clothes, towels, and sheets!
If you’re just hanging lightweight clothes, you can get away with sticking it to the sides of the surface (your walls, or a tree if you're hiking). If, however, you’re planning on hanging sheets or something heavier, you may want to wrap it around once for good measure.