Duct Tape Hacks That Are Borderline Genius

We've ALL been here, and how heartbreaking it is when you just can't get the lid off?

Never fear, duct tape is here! It's hard to believe this works, but it actually does.

I’ma let you grip up on it.

Stick a duct tape strip on your shoe’s sole and score with scissors.

In desperate situations, duct tape is your friend.

Make a cup and don’t die of thirst ever again.

Create custom stencils for DIY shirts!

When your zipper is playing up.

Stick it down.

Make an emergency bandage if you’re nowhere near a first aid kit.

Some research does suggest regular gray duct tape can assist in wart treatment.

Duct tape makes socks non-slip.

This one’s especially handy if you have kids.

Keep bugs at bay by hanging long strips of duct tape from the ceiling (like flypaper).

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden, keep your herb and produce beds organized with adorable garden labels made from aluminum duct tape.

While out on the slopes, use duct tape to (temporarily) fix a broken ski pole or to reduce snow build up on skis

If you train with a punching bag, challenge your accuracy by placing little squares of duct tape on the bag to use as targets during a workout.

While out on the slopes, use duct tape to (temporarily) fix a broken ski pole or to reduce snow build up on skis.

In an awful situation, duct tape could save a life. Make a stretcher. Be a hero.

Plug up a hole 'til you can get to the garage!