These Duct Tape Hacks Will Save Your Life and Your Budget

Stair Guides

When going downstairs in the middle of the night, stay safe by putting glow-in-the-dark duct tape on the edge of each stair. The light will make sure you never skip a step.

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The More You Know

  • When you're working on the roof, wrap rubber bands around tools to help them stay put. The rubber will grip on roofs with up to a 6/12 slope.
  • Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.
  • Next time you oversalt a soup, toss in a few wedges of raw apple or potato. Simmer for 10 minutes and discard the wedges to get the flavor back to normal.
  • Run the sink water until the bowl is about half full. Then pull the stopper and turn on the disposer to flush it out.
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