Opening Jars
Simply wrap a piece of tape around the jar lid and then use it to open the jar, preventing any slipping.
Opening Jars
Shoe Grips
For those slippery shoes that have lost all their grip, just attach a few pieces of tape to the sole and you’ll instantly feel more stable. This works every time, from high heels to sneakers, and is cheaper than buying new shoes.
Shoe Grips
DIY Shirts
This tip can transform boring shirts into ones that look amazing. Just place tape on the shirt, cut out a cool design and then paint over it. Once the paint is dry, remove the tape and you have yourself a custom shirt!
DIY Shirts
Tire Repair
This is more of a temporary solution, but if you need to fix a hole or stop a tire from losing pressure, tape it up! It is advised to get a new tire ASAP, but in a pinch, this solution works.
Tire Repair
DIY Lint Roller
This is an easy way to remove pet hair from clothes and other things. All you need to do is wrap tape around a paint roller, sticky side facing up, and voilá, a personal and effective lint roller for half the price.
DIY Lint Roller
Homemade Sled
If it’s snowing outside, it’s probably a good time to go sledding. So why not make a home-made sled? With some duct tape and cardboard, you can have some fun with the family making and riding the new DIY sled.
Homemade Sled
Duct Tape Canoe
This hack is for people with lots of time and duct tape. It might need some wood for support, and a place to test the contraption, but if you try, it is possible to make a boat out of tape that works.
Duct Tape Canoe
Mud Protection Shoes
This a great idea for anyone whose backyard tends to get muddy. Just make some shoes that are slightly bigger than your shoes out of tape and then slip them on whenever you go outside. They are easier to clean too!
Mud Protection Shoes
Torso Mannequin
For people who love making their own clothes and dresses, this hack is a lifesaver and timesaver. All that’s needed is a stand, scissors, a torso, and a little bit of time, but following the instructions makes for a super easy DIY.
Torso Mannequin
DIY Hammock
When used right, duct tape can hold up a lot of weight. Tie it together and attach rope to make a DIY hammock in no time. Don’t leave it in the sun for long though as it’ll get very hot.
DIY Hammock
Emergency Stretcher
Did you know that duct tape can be used to make a DIY stretcher in an emergency situation? Always call a professional when an emergency happens but if there is no other solution, this can do wonders in a tight pinch.
Emergency Stretcher
Clothing Line
No dryer or clothing line in the house? A roll of duct tape will do the trick. Attach it to two points and hang the clothing – no pegs needed thanks to the stickiness of the tape on the one side.
Clothing Line
DIY Cup
It’s quite easy to make a cup, plate, or bowl with tape, but it’s not recommended to use it more than once as it’s difficult to clean. But it works, and, if need be, you can always make more.
DIY Cup
Camping Repairs
Duct tape was designed to fix almost everything, so if something breaks or tears while out in the woods camping – just tape it up. From rafts to tents, a little tape can fix next to anything that breaks in the wilderness.
Camping Repairs
Hand Bag
For those who are more creatively inclined, some colored duct tape and spare time is all that is needed to make some gorgeous handbags that can really work. Who knows, if they are good enough, maybe they can even be sold!
Hand Bag
Waterproof Pillows
This tip is great for anyone who has outdoor furniture. Because duct tape is waterproof, you don’t have to worry about taking them inside if it starts raining, and they are also a lot cheaper than other outdoor pillows you can buy.
Waterproof Pillows
Cheaper Plasters
It’s safe to say that we have all accidentally cut ourselves before. The first thing to do is clean the wound and put on a plaster. But there’s never a plaster around when we need one, so tape is a great alternative.
Cheaper Plasters
Phone Pouch
This is a great hack if you love organising. There are plenty of plug points in the weirdest places but a little pouch for your phone will ensure that you don’t have to bend over backwards to check your messages.
Phone Pouch
Luggage Tag
All that is needed for this one is one piece of colorful tape to mark any bag. With this small addition to luggage it will stand out instantly and you won’t have to worry about mistakenly taking someone else’s luggage.
Luggage Tag
Formal Duct Tape Wear
This one is going to require some dedication, but as this couple shows, you can indeed make clothing out of duct tape – and even formalwear. The added bonus is that these outfits are almost fully waterproof and definitely a lot cheaper!
Formal Duct Tape Wear
Duct Tape Cosplay
Similar to the last tip, it’s possible to also make costumes out of tape! Whether it is for Comic-Con, a dress up party or for fun, anyone can make the outfits of their favorite characters or even their own original design.
Duct Tape Cosplay
Helmets
This a much cheaper option to buying expensive costume accessories. Colored tape is a great way to brighten up your costume. Helmets, hats, gloves, pieces of armor and anything else you could need can also be made from duct tape.
Helmets
Tape Art
This use of duct tape requires a more artistic flare but, as shown here, it is possible to make gorgeous works of art out of different colors of tape. It must be a very sticky way to make art, though.
Tape Art
Outdoor Furniture
This is a resourceful way to use tape. You can easily make great looking chairs that will last a long time with just some tape and wood. Just be careful not to leave it in the sun because it will heat up.
Outdoor Furniture
Lunch Boxes
Homemade food is the best, but homemade food in a homemade container is awesome. If you really want to show your loved ones how you feel about them, then this is the way to go. It’s recommended you use colorful tape.
Lunch Boxes
DIY Pencil Cases
Kids lose and damage their pencil cases all the time, so why not make some cheap ones that will withstand the hardships of school life? It can even be made into a fun family activity for everyone to join in.
DIY Pencil Cases
Easy Tape Seals
This is a great way to seal glue or silicone tightly while also hanging them up for easy storage. You also won’t have to worry about dirty caps and lids because you can just replace them with a small piece of tape.
Easy Tape Seals
Broom Upgrade
Ever used a broom and dustpan to sweep something up and gotten super annoyed at the tiny line of dust that just won’t go into the pan? The solution is a small piece of tape at the end of the pan!
Broom Upgrade
DIY Cup Holder
This is a great camping tip for any chair that doesn’t have a built-in cup holder. Just wrap some tape into a cylinder shape large enough for the drink and then attach that to a chair, and there you have it.
DIY Cup Holder
Bug Trapper
No one likes those irritating summer insects that get everywhere, and there are solutions for this problem that are ready-made, but why buy when you can just put some tape on your ceiling and solve the problem by yourself?
Bug Trapper
Herb Garden Labels
For those who love gardening it is really easy to make simple labels for all kinds of fruits, vegetables and herbs. All that is needed is some wooden or plastic sticks and a piece of tape and everything can be organized.
Herb Garden Labels
DIY Pen Top Roses
This is great fun for the whole family. Simply cut 15 to 20 square pieces of tape, about 4 inches long, and fold them into triangles. Glue it together while folding around the pen and you’ll have an awesome looking pen!
DIY Pen Top Roses
Step Safety Improvements
It’s easy to improve the grip of slippery stairs. Apply some tape on the corners and just like that, the stairs are easier to climb. Glow in the dark tape or colored tape works even better but normal tape works too.
Step Safety Improvements
Scratch Prevention
Nobody likes scratches on their floor from moving furniture, but that’s an easy thing to fix. A small piece of tape on the bottom of the legs will prevent scratches on the floors and will help any furniture glide over the floor.
Scratch Prevention
Folding Clothes Trick
To make this, just cut a piece of cardboard into six rectangles, the same size you want your folded shirts to be. Lay them two by three and tape the 3 middle pieces together and the two top ones along the seam.
Folding Clothes Trick
Replacement Clips
This is for everyone who can’t finish a bag of chips in one sitting. Just use some tape to seal the bag after eating, and it’ll stay fresh. This tip also works for bags of pasta, pretzels or any other bag!
Replacement Clips
Fixing Glasses
Duct tape can fix everything, including glasses. For broken prescription sunglasses or any other glasses, this is an easy way to fix them until getting a replacement. Going for the same color tape as the rim of the glasses also helps!
Fixing Glasses
Decorating Anything
From water bottles to tissue boxes, containers, and more, multi-colored duct tape can make anything fancy with cool patterns and colors. It also makes for a fun time for family and friends, and you can even make a day out of it.
Decorating Anything
Blackhead Remover
It is as easy as placing a piece of tape on your blackheads, waiting for a few minutes and then ripping it off. This is a good temporary solution, but it’s advised that you use cream and don’t do this too often.
Blackhead Remover
Leaky Anything
Arguably what duct tape was invented to do – fixing leaky pipes or electrical wiring is what it does best. If you ever need to fix anything, though, duct tape is your best friend, and, not to mention, it’s very cheap.
Leaky Anything
