Duct Tape: The Fix-It-All

Originally developed as a waterproof sealing tape to be used for ammunition cases in World War II, duct tape has moved on to be useful for many things.

When the war was over, many began using duct tape on heating and air conditioning ducts and within a short time, duct tape became the fix-it-all that can not be beat.

Found in just about everybody’s home, duct tape is known for its versatility. Even NASA used duct tape in 1970 on the Apollo 13 during an emergency. The fact is duct tape is responsible for saving the astronauts onboard! The uses for duct tape has become millions and there are even websites dedicated to this fix-it-all known as duct tape. Visit your local bookstore and you are guaranteed to find some written on the many uses of duct tape.

If your boots are leaking or you have a hole in the seat of your pants, do like others and fix it with duct tape. Nothing looks better than having silver tape on your clothes. It shows you know what to do to get something fixed. Don’t be worried about how it looks. After all, many clothes and accessories are now designed around duct tape in various colors. Have a rip in your purse? You can fix it with duct tape and if your like many women, you may even make a purse out of duct tape.

Whatever you break can easily be fixed with duct tape. It doesn’t matter if it is the coffee table or the mirror on your car. Duct tape can be used to fix it. The uses for duct tape around the house are many and include hanging up posters, fixing your wallpaper, repairing a ripped book cover, repairing upholstery, and fixing a cracked vacuum cleaner hose. If you go into anyone’s home, you’re almost guaranteed to see signs that duct tape has been used to fix something. From ripped or frayed carpet to re-treading tennis shoes, the fix-it-all duct tape has come in handy for many individuals.

Because duct tape can fix just about anything, it now comes in a variety of colors, including clear. This fix-it-all is one of the handiest tools you can have around and because of its versatility, duct tape can be purchased in almost any store. The fact is there is no one that can deny that duct tape is the fix-it-all.

Home improvement sources:
Material handling guide
Regular tools
Home repairs and honey do's
Second list of honey do's, incase you got off easy with the first list
Clothing for normal people :-)

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