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\nThere are many essential items that we keep around the house in case of need, but perhaps none of them is quite as useful and popular as duct tape.
\nWhile you can probably find it in every home, not everyone are aware that this product has hundreds of original ways you can use it. Aside from just taping things together in the traditional sense, there are so many things you can do with duct tape. Whether it’s maintaining your home, fixing things, solving common household problems, or even making artful creations. The possibilities are endless, as these hacks prove.
\n[post_page_title]Opening difficult jars[\/post_page_title]
\nHave you ever tried opening a jar, but it just won’t budge? You try and try, but it doesn’t seem to be working? It can really hurt your ego to think you’re not strong enough to do it. But the truth is that sometimes these jar lids become so jammed.
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\nA clever duct tape hack you can use is attaching a piece of tape to the top and side of the lid, and twist it as hard as you can. The leverage you’ll get from the tape should force open even the most stubborn of jars.
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\n[post_page_title]Cleaning up pet hair[\/post_page_title]
\nAnyone who’s ever owned a pet knows this problem. While cats and dogs are extremely adorable, there’s one particular problem that pet owners can’t seem to avoid – hair shedding. Some breeds shed insane amounts of hair all over your home, and you’re left with hairy sofas, clothes, and carpets.
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\nCleaning those hairs is a pesky task, especially since your pet keeps shedding more and more hair. And while duct tape can’t keep your pet from shedding around your home, it can provide you with an easy way of cleaning fabrics that already have hair on them. Just put some duct tape on a roller and roll it all over your clothes – the hair will come right off.
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\n[post_page_title]Making waterproof emergency shoes[\/post_page_title]
\nIn life, we get ourselves in all sorts of sticky situations. The unpredictable things in life require us to think of truly creative solutions, and duct tape can certainly help with some of those.
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\nFor example, if you ever find yourself in need of waterproof shoes, you can create makeshift shoes using thick paper and some duct tape. The duct tape will make sure water is kept out of your shoes and your legs stay dry.
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\n[post_page_title]Catching flies and insects[\/post_page_title]
\nHaving flies and other kinds of insects in your home can be really annoying. You try to prepare a meal and suddenly have something flying around and distracting you, or you sit comfortably in your living room and the buzzing won’t stop.
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\nIf you’re experiencing this problem, there is a solution. You can actually hang pieces of duct tape on your window, which might catch flies and insects as they try to enter your home and disturb your peace. That’s what you call brilliance, if you ask us.
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\n[post_page_title]Building a comfy hammock[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you’ve always wanted a hammock for your back yard but couldn’t be bothered to get one, you can create one yourself using duct tape. Like shown in the picture below, just attach ropes to two sticks of wood, and tape it all together with duct tape until it’s secure.
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\nAnd there you have it – a hammock you can relax on out in the yard, while pretending to be vacationing in the Maldives or the Bahamas. You’re welcome!
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\n[post_page_title]Hanging your clothes[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen you are vacationing somewhere, and need a place to hang your clothes to dry, or some laundry, you can prepare a makeshift clothes line rope out of duct tape.
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\nJust twist a long piece of duct tape and tape it to the sides of a balcony or inside the room. It’s actually strong enough to hold your laundry up, so it might be a great solution when you’re stuck without a place to hang your clothes.
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\n[post_page_title]Duct tape cup holder[\/post_page_title]
\nGranted, it’s not the most attractive of creations, but it’s still pretty cool. No more sulking about not having a fancy car with a cup holder inside.
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\nYou can use duct tape to create your own – just put the cup inside and use a piece of duct tape to attach it somewhere in the car. You might not get the fancy car you’ve always wanted, but you’ll get the convenience of not having to hold your cup while you drive.
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\n[post_page_title]Crafting an instant charging station[\/post_page_title]
\nThis is a great solution for a common problem many people have. Some outlets are close to the floor and are located where there’s isn’t a night stand or table around.
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\nSo when you want to charge your phone, you have nowhere to put it but the on the floor. If you don’t like having your phone on the floor (with the danger of accidentally stepping on it), you can make a docking station using duct tape, and either tape it to the wall or use pins to secure it.
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\n[post_page_title]Protecting floors from scratches[\/post_page_title]
\nHaving hardwood or parquet flooring in your house is beautiful, and really adds to the home’s overall look. But these surfaces are in more danger of getting scratches all over them, which is a real shame.
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\nIf you want to keep your floor looking flawless, try taping the bottoms of your chairs (or other household items that are in contact with the floor) with duct tape. This will provide a barrier that can prevent these scratches and marks from happening.
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\n[post_page_title]Making costumes and even clothes[\/post_page_title]
\nDuct tape isn’t only practical – it’s also fun. In fact, you can actually use duct tape to make clothing items, which can be useful to making your own DIY costumes.
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\nFrom fake thigh-high boots, to fake vinyl suits, and even hero masks – duct tape is a fun and easy way of creating costumes instead of buying them. If you’re only going to wear them once a year, why not save up on it and make it yourself?
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\n[post_page_title]Protect patio pillows from getting wet[\/post_page_title]
\nSitting in your patio is a great way to relax and enjoy the evening breeze with your family. But outdoors furniture aren’t very comfortable to sit on for long, as they’re usually made of plastic or wood.
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\nOn the other hand, keeping pillows and cushions outside isn’t great either, because if it rains, they will get wet and possibly even ruined. But using duct tape, you can waterproof your cushions and even make it look great using different colors!
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\n[post_page_title]Sealing caulking tubes[\/post_page_title]
\nMany types of housework involves using caulking tubes, but how do you keep them closed and sealed after you use them? Well, apparently you can not only use duct tape to seal them properly and keep them from leaking, but also use it to hang them up on hooks in your garage.
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\nSo not only will they be kept sealed shut, but you’ll also never lose them – and it’s far more esthetic than having them just lying around.
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\n[post_page_title]Adding grip to your shoes[\/post_page_title]
\nHave you ever had a shoe that was too slippery on certain surfaces? It can be really dangerous, especially if you’re as clumsy as we are.
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\nTo create friction, without scratching the bottom of your shoe, you can put some duct tape on it and then create some scratches. This should keep you from slipping and hurting yourself (although we can’t guarantee your safety if you’re planning on wearing high heels like the ones in the picture!)
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\n[post_page_title]Putting together a chair[\/post_page_title]
\nAnother helpful use for duct tape is constructing a chair out of a few sticks of wood. You can make a chair quickly and easily outdoors when you’re stuck with not enough chairs to go around.
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\nIt may feel a little less secure than a regular chair, but if it’s placed on grass or on a sandy beach, it’s as good as any old regular chair. You can also use it to coat wicker chairs to avoid getting splinters.
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\n[post_page_title]Creating an emergency stretcher[\/post_page_title]
\nDuct tape isn’t just helpful, it can actually save lives. If you’re out camping or hiking, you should probably keep a roll of duct tape in your bag. You never know when you might need it.
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\nFor instance, if someone is injured and needs to be carried, you can actually make a stretcher out of duct tape and sticks of wood you can find anywhere. It can be a life saver in cases when the person injured needs to stay horizontal until you get them medical help.
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\n[post_page_title]Remove splinters[\/post_page_title]
\nPlaying outside can be a lot of fun. Getting splinters from wooden objects while playing? Decisively less fun. If you or another family member get a splinter and have no tweezers around, don’t stress.
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\nYou can actually remove it with duct tape! It sticks well enough to be able to pull out things from the inner layer of the skin, so while it may take a couple of tries, eventually you’ll be able to remove the splinters with relative ease.
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\n[post_page_title]Tagging luggage[\/post_page_title]
\nMost people really love traveling, but spending time in airports isn’t quite as fun. When your flight arrives you have to stand there with a huge crowd and look for your luggage before someone else grabs it, thinking it’s their own.
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\nSo if you want to tag your suitcase so you can see it from miles away (and have no one else confuse it with their own), you can use duct tape to make a beautiful luggage tag. Problem solved!
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\n[post_page_title]Getting in touch with your creative side[\/post_page_title]
\nBesides all the different DIY crafts you can use duct tape for (and there are plenty), you can also create straight-up art using the helpful material.
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\nThis guy, for example, created the video game villain Bowser in the entrance to his parking garage, using nothing but duct tape. Art can take many forms, and we’re seriously impressed by this particular one. There are many beautiful things you can create with duct tape – even pictures and sculptures. Just go wild with it!
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\n[post_page_title]Carrying your phone without pockets[\/post_page_title]
\nIt can be annoying when you’re going somewhere and don’t have a pocket to put your phone in. This happens to women all the time when they wear dresses, and carrying a purse around isn’t the ideal solution.
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\nSo if you need a place to carry your phone (and even conceal it), you can tape it to your thigh with duct tape. This way you’re hands are free, and you know you won’t forget your phone anywhere.
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\n[post_page_title]Creating the perfect gutter cleaner[\/post_page_title]
\nCleaning out your gutter is a chore many people find both tiresome and irritating. You have to find a way to reach the gutter that’s way up high, and be able to clean it properly without seeing it.
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\nA gutter cleaner can usually make your life easier, but if you don’t have one – you can make one out of your leaf blower. If you duct tape a few PVC downspout pipes to the leaf blower, and it should blow clean your gutter to perfection.
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\n[post_page_title]Emergency spare tire[\/post_page_title]
\nThere\u2019s nothing worse than the moment your car breaks down in the middle of a torrential downpour of rain. The only way you\u2019ll get home is if you change the tire while facing the winds and rain head-on, but the big question is – do you even know how to change a tire?
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\nIf not, then here\u2019s a quick fix for you! Instead of putting on a new wheel, how about trying out some duct tape to cover up the puncture? We\u2019re not quite sure whether this actually works or not, but it\u2019s worth a shot if you\u2019re desperate, right?
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\n[post_page_title]T-shirt customization[\/post_page_title]
\nWe all love to have our own personal sense of style, and what better way to express ourselves than to write something on our t-shirts? Whether it be a funny phrase or a political statement, you\u2019ll be able to make people read your thoughts before you even have to speak to them.
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\nWhat\u2019s more, if you don\u2019t have a sharpie pen, how about using some duct tape to do some writing? As you can see, if you have the creative flair for doing it well, they can turn out pretty good.
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\n[post_page_title]Warts-away![\/post_page_title]
\nSo, here\u2019s another duct tape use that we\u2019re not quite sure of, but apparently, according to the strange people of the world, duct tape can actually help get rid of warts. Now, before you get all grossed out, hear us out.
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\nReportedly, if you stick some duct tape over the wart and leave it on there for at least six days, the wart will basically perish from the lack of oxygen and eventually shrivel up and disappear. What a lovely image. If you\u2019re ever in doubt, try it out!
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\n[post_page_title]A relaxing canoe trip[\/post_page_title]
\nHave you ever had one of those days when all you want to do is make a canoe out of cardboard and duct tape and float around in your backyard pool? Who wouldn\u2019t want to take a relaxing canoe trip to soak up the sun and work on your tan?
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\nWell, if this sounds like your type of lazy Sunday, here\u2019s a new trick for you to try out. All you need is some old cardboard lying about and a few rolls of duct tape. Oh, and some faith that it won\u2019t sink. Fingers crossed.
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\n[post_page_title]Tent patch[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re a keen outdoorsy camper, you\u2019ll probably have already heard about this particular duct tape hack. Instead of getting completely and utterly soaked from the overnight rain on your next camping trip, always make sure you pack a roll of duct tape just in case a tear or hole appears in the tent material.
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\nAs you can see, it works brilliantly, and of course, it\u2019s a far better option than to wake up in a pool of dirty and muddy rainwater. Happy days!
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\n[post_page_title]Drinky cups[\/post_page_title]
\nFrom this photo, you may be thinking – what on earth is it? Well, it\u2019s actually a homemade drink cup made out of duct tape. Did you know you could use tape for such a thing? No, and neither did we, but apparently, it works a treat!
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\nSo, again, if you\u2019re a keen camper and have forgotten to bring along any cups or mugs for your morning coffee, how about using the spare roll of duct tape to make a few of these? It might not be very sturdy, but it\u2019s certainly worth a shot.
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\n[post_page_title]Luggage tags[\/post_page_title]
\nIt\u2019s not ever happened to us, but we can imagine that losing your suitcase at the airport is probably one of the worst things to happen when on your annual vacation.
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\nIt might be stolen by a thief, or someone might accidentally mistake your bag for theirs.\u00a0So, to make sure it never happens to you, why not put some duct tape around the handle to ensure you know and everyone else knows it\u2019s your luggage?
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\n[post_page_title]Halloween costume[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re the type of person who always leaves their Halloween costume to the last minute, then how about trying this mask out? All you need is some old cardboard and some colored duct tape.
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\nSo, when October 31 comes back around and you are still yet to figure out what you\u2019re dressing up as, why not try making this cool superhero helmet? You never know, you could become the life and soul of the party or place first in the best costume competition. Good luck!
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\n[post_page_title]The perfect position[\/post_page_title]
\nDon\u2019t you hate it when you let someone else drive your car for the weekend, only for the seat to be moved into an entirely different position? What\u2019s more, no matter how much you push the chair back and forth and up and down, you still can\u2019t work out how you had it before.
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\nIt was once in the perfect position, and now you can’t figure out how to get it back. Well, here\u2019s an idea – place a line of duct tape in the best position for you, and then the next time, you\u2019ll know where to move it back to.
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\n[post_page_title]Broken arm fix[\/post_page_title]
\nAnyone that has ever broken their arm will know how extremely painful it can be. We\u2019re not just talking about the moment you physically fracture it either.
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\nIn the months when it\u2019s in a cast fixing itself, the aching pain can be excruciating, so it\u2019s important you keep it held up in a sling to make sure you don\u2019t give it any nasty bumps or knocks.\u00a0Here in this photo, you can see how someone has made an arm sling out of some tape, and if you ask us, it\u2019s ingenious!
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\n[post_page_title]Wet feet fix[\/post_page_title]
\nOne of the best qualities of duct tape is the fact that it\u2019s waterproof. Here, you can see a manky old pair of worn-out boots, but do they let the water sink in through the toes? Of course not, now that there\u2019s duct tape stuck on!
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\nYou could sink your feet a meter underwater and not one drop of liquid would be able to seep its way through the tape. It\u2019s basically indestructible. They may not be the most fashionable pair of boots, but they serve a purpose well, that\u2019s for sure.
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\n[post_page_title]Broken electrical appliances[\/post_page_title]
\nFor those of you who often straighten your hair, you\u2019ll know how hazardous the irons can be when you leave them lying around on your floor. Not only will they burn the bottom of your feet, but if you sit on them, the chances are that you\u2019ll break them in two.
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\nThese straighteners here have certainly seen better days, and they\u2019re probably on the brink of exploding, but at least they still work. It\u2019s nothing that a few strips of duct tape can\u2019t fix. They\u2019re as good as new\u2026 Kind of.
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\n[post_page_title]Homemade sled[\/post_page_title]
\nOne of the best parts about snow is the way your neighborhood street turns into a winter wonderland overnight. You\u2019ll see people making snowmen and snow angels, and of course there\u2019s always a snowball fight erupting somewhere.
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\nWhat\u2019s more, if you live on top of a big hill, it\u2019s a lot of fun to sled down as fast as you can go. What if you don\u2019t already have a sled? Well, once again, all you need is some old cardboard and duct tape. It works a treat.
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\n[post_page_title]Blisters on your feet[\/post_page_title]
\nHere\u2019s another gross hack for you, and this time it comes in the form of duct tape on your blisters. That\u2019s right, according to the experts, if you have an extremely sore blister on your foot, sometimes the best way to stop it from rubbing on your shoes is actually to cover it with tape.
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\nIt might sound like it\u2019s going to get a little sweaty and smelly, but if it stops the pain, why not give it a go? Who knew duct tape could be so versatile?
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\n[post_page_title]Fancy costume design[\/post_page_title]
\nHere\u2019s another costume design idea for you, and this is especially good for those who are super creative when it comes to designing their own garments.
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\nThis photo shows a boyfriend and girlfriend who wanted to wear matching costumes one Halloween, and as you can see, they\u2019ve gone for a metallic ‘Old Wild West’ meets ‘Game of Thrones’ style attire. Then, as you look closely, you\u2019ll see the costumes have been made out of gold-colored tape. How creative!
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\n[post_page_title]Amazing art[\/post_page_title]
\nThese days, a piece of art can be pretty much anything. As long as there\u2019s some sort of pretentious creative process behind it, usually, it can be named as \u2018art\u2019.
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\nHowever, we can certainly say for sure that this is a masterpiece, and for any ‘Breaking Bad’ fans out there, you\u2019ll probably want this hung up in your bedroom as much as we do.\u00a0The best part is that it\u2019s made entirely out of duct tape. We give this a massive round of applause. Touch\u00e9.
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\n[post_page_title]Hat protection[\/post_page_title]
\nHere\u2019s some more metallic fashion design for you, and this time it comes in the form of a cap. At first glance, this just looks like your average shiny silver cap you may skip past online.
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\nWhen you look closer, though, you\u2019ll see that someone has turned a typical cap into a nice glimmering new one\u2026 all with duct tape.\u00a0It may be an acquired taste and not your own personal style, but if you ask us, it takes a lot of skill to make duct tape look this good.
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\n[post_page_title]Book cover[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re someone who reads a lot, you\u2019ll know how engrossing a good book can be when you finally find a new story you just can\u2019t put down. However, over time, your favorite book can get a little worn and torn.
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\nSometimes, the book\u2019s cover can fall apart in your hands, and that\u2019s a sad day we don\u2019t want happening to anyone. So, to stop any unwanted tears from broken book covers, how about strapping some duct tape over it to keep it safe and sturdy? It works very well indeed.
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\n[post_page_title]Secure car straps[\/post_page_title]
\nLook away now if you\u2019re the type of person who gets nervous when sitting as a passenger in the car of someone who really cannot drive. No matter how many lessons they’ve had, there\u2019s some people who will never stop being a dangerous driver.
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\nUnfortunately, this woman here is one of them. Why? Well, as you can see, they\u2019ve decided to strap their luggage on top of their car using duct tape. It may work perfectly fine, but we\u2019re also pretty sure that\u2019s very illegal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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