Duct tape is probably one of the most versatile items around your home and wherever possible, it's a good idea to have a roll lying around. Usually manufactured by companies like 3M and Gorilla Glue, it's strong, waterproof, and you can basically use it for anything, meaning it's great for DIY fixes and simple hacks that'll make your life a lot easier. There are videos out there of people making entire boats using nothing but duct tape. So, we've compiled a list of some of the most inventive uses for duct tape we could find.

Wrap Tools For Extra Grip

If you've ever worked a job that required a bit of elbow grease, then you've likely come across a pair of pliers or some other tool wrapped in duct tape. Some handles on things like pliers or wrenches can be hard to get a grip on or just downright uncomfortable. So, try wrapping your handles in duct tape for a little extra comfort. Duct tape can also be used to replace rubber handles entirely if they are damaged or come off.

The next time you're at a store buying new tools, pick up some 3M tape and just keep it in your toolbox or truck in case you ever need it.

Make A DIY Pet Hair Remover

We all love our furry friends, but that doesn't mean we have to love their hair being everywhere. You could use an overpriced pet hair remover or a lint roller to get that pet hair off your furniture, but there's a much better and cheaper way. Just take a paint roller and wrap it up in some duct tape with the sticky side out. The duct tape should do a pretty good job of getting rid of that pesky pet hair.

It'll also save you some money and cut down on waste as you can basically use it as many times as you need to as long as you have some more duct tape.

Repair Broken Glasses

Accidentally breaking your glasses is never a recipe for a nice day, but at least there is a way to temporarily fix them until you can get to the store and buy a new pair. If your frame has broken, you can take some duct tape and carefully wrap the two broken ends together. The duct tape should hold your glasses firmly in place for the time being and allow you to keep doing whatever it is you were doing.

If it's a particularly long time until you can make it to the store then you might have to unwrap and then rewrap once a week or so until you can get a new pair.

Protect Your Floors

If you've gone out and spent a lot of money on beautiful wood floors, then the last thing you want is for them to immediately get scratched up by chairs or office furniture. Keep your wood floors as beautiful as you can for as long as you can using duct tape. Just wrap the wheels of your chairs or the feet of your desk in duct tape and it should prevent scratches.

It might impair your ability to roll around a bit, but it beats tearing up your floors. This little hack also works for other items around your home, such as tables and end tables.

Cover Up Blisters

You should always take a roll of duct tape with you when you're out on the trail or off camping. It's just too handy not to have with you and here's a good example of how it can save you a lot of pain. If you get a blister while hiking, a band-aid isn't really going to help as your shoes are just going to rub the band-aid off your feet and expose your blister.

Instead, cover your blister up with some duct tape. It'll stay on and keep your blister from getting worse. You can also just use duct tape as a preventive measure if you're worried about your shoes rubbing up against your heel.

Make A DIY Notebook Cover

We're suckers for a good notebook. But, sometimes it's nice to have a cover that helps keep other items, like pen and paper organized and within reach. Making a notebook cover out of duct tape is a great way to do this. Not only does it help organize your writing tools, but you can still see that beautiful notebook through the cover. It's also super simple and quick to make.

If you want to take things a step further, you can use patterned duct tape to give your cover some more character. A lot of companies, such as 3M, sell patterned duct tape.

Make It Easier To Sweep Debris Into Your Dustpan

You might not need to do this every time you go to sweep, but it is nice when you want to make sure you get any dangerous debris, such as glass off the floor. Whenever you're trying to sweep up the glass, you can use duct tape to secure your dustpan to your floor. This will keep the dustpan in place, and also make it much easier to sweep into since you've basically created a little ramp for debris.

Once your dustpan is secured, you can basically leave the dustpan in place and sweep around it. This is also nice if your dustpan has a rubber lip that's damaged or missing.