Tips on Using Duct Tape

The following article offers some tips on using duct tape to make your repairs and projects go smoother.

Wherever you go, you’ll find fans of duct tape. Many people use it for just about any type of household repair, as well as many other things. However, not everyone knows just how handy duct tape is. The following are some tips on using duct tape to make your repairs and projects go smoother.

First of all, when using duct tape, many simply rip and tear the piece off. To make this easier, find yourself a pair of scissors that are coated in Teflon. This will allow you to cut the piece of duct tape off quicker and evenly and the adhesive from the duct tape will not build up on the blades of the scissors as it would a regular pair of scissors.

If you use duct tape to patch up your clothing, such as a pair of jeans, you’ll want to make sure you secure the duct tape by ironing it on. You’ll want to put your iron on a low setting and place aluminum foil over the tape. This will prevent it from melting. However, if you are outdoors and discover a clothing repair needed, you can use a very light tough with a lighter to “iron-on” the duct tape.

When you are working on a project using duct tape, make sure you use the smoothest duct tape you can find. This will make all of your projects look more professional. If you are going to decorate your duct tape project with either permanent markers or paint pens, test them out first on the duct tape. Some markers and paint pens work better on duct tape than others.

If you are traveling light but still want to carry your duct tape with you, re-roll the duct tape on a pencil before you leave. The duct tape, re-rolled on a pencil will take up a lot less room than the roll.

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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