Save A Turtle

Turtles are amazing creatures. And as humans, we seem particularly attached to turtles for some reason, even if we are sometimes running them over with our cars. Maybe it's their hard shell or their slow-moving nature. Either way, if you ever happen to come across a turtle in distress and with a broken shell, you can quickly hold the shell together using duct tape while you rush your new friend to the vet.

Once you get to the vet or a wildlife ranger, they should be able to help the little guy into a more permanent solution and fix their shell.

Make Roses That Won't Die

The different crafts you can make using duct tape are nearly limitless, but this is one of our favorites. You can make and gift roses that won't die using different patterned duct tape. Some of the roses in this photo are gorgeous, but you could also just use solid colors, such as yellow or red to craft your own roses. There are plenty of how-tos out there on the internet.

There are also plenty of different color combinations and some brands like 3M have entire product lines dedicated to those that want to make crafts using tape and other items.

Give Your Shoes Some More Grip

Sometimes you find yourself slipping a bit more than usual. And while we usually just chalk it up to us being a bit clumsy, if you find yourself slipping then odds are the grip on your shoes has started to wear away. If that happens then you can prevent slipping using duct tape. Just apply a couple of strips to the bottom of your shoes and make some light cuts in the tape.

This will add some more texture to the tape and further help prevent you from slipping, especially if it's wet outside or if the sidewalk happens to be frozen over.

Protect Yourself From Sandpaper

Whether you're a professional or just a DIYer who likes to take on larger projects, it's always a good idea to protect yourself when sanding. This is especially true the grittier the sandpaper and the larger the sander. To do so, just wrap your fingers in duct tape wherever you suspect there's a possibility of coming in contact with sandpaper. The duct tape should be strong enough to take any abuse from sandpaper.

It'll also keep your fingers from getting scratched up or suffering any severe injuries if a sander you're working with or your hands happen to slip while you're sanding.

Tape Up Your Windows

Hopefully, you never have to use this tip, but if you do then you'll be thankful that you have some duct tape on hand. If you ever run into anything large enough to crack your car's window, then quickly take some duct tape and tape up both sides of the window. This will keep the glass from shattering into tiny shards and hopefully keep the windshield intact until you can make it to a glass shop.

This same tip also works with the windows in your home. If you're expecting a strong storm or hurricane-force winds, then taping up windows with duct tape will prevent them from shattering into small shards.

Quick Bike Repairs And Mods

Biking without a light at night is dangerous in most places. Reflectors are nice, but sometimes you just want something a bit more. So, always try to keep a couple of flashlights and a roll of duct tape with you when you're out biking. If it gets late and you weren't expecting to stay out till dark, you can still ensure that you're safe by duct-taping flashlights or even Christmas lights to your bike.

Duct tape is also just great to have on you in case you ever need to make any small repairs while you're out biking. So throw it in your bag along with your other tools next time you go for a ride.

Use Duct Tape To Make A Belt

Forgetting to put on a belt can sometimes be like forgetting to bring your phone or wallet with you. The next time this happens and you're out on a job or you're somewhere that requires you to keep your pants from falling down, you can quickly make a belt out of duct tape. This DIY belt doesn't absolutely require rings at the ends, but they are nice to have.

Whether or not you want to make your belt out of a specific pattern is up to you. It's never going to look as good as your leather belt, but it will get the job done.