These Duct Tape Hacks Will Save Your Life and Your Budget

Duct tape is known for making quick repairs easy, but there are hundreds of other uses for the super tape. From pore strips to handmade doggy bowls, duct tape can be crafted to fit a variety of needs. Read on to find out the secrets of duct tape…

Pore Strip

Investing in self-care can be expensive, so don’t be afraid to use some duct tape as a pore strip to save some money. Don’t use it too often though, the harsh glue can be bad for your skin in the long run!

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The More You Know

  • Instead of hanging unsightly fly paper, take a cup, fill it with an inch of red wine vinegar, seal the top with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes in it with a pen. The flies will be attracted to the scent of the vinegar, but won't be able to get out.
  • If the grille on your bathroom exhaust fan is clogged with dust, try a trick that's faster and more effective than vacuuming. Here's how to clean a bathroom fan: Turn on the fan and blast out the dust with "canned air." The fan will blow the dust outside.
  • Dab a dot of toothpaste onto a bug bite to reduce the itchiness and swelling, and get back to the great outdoors!
  • Once you use a clothespin to hold a nail while hammering, you'll wonder why you ever risked hitting your fingers before.
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