Comments on: The many money-saving uses of duct tape

By: Spend Less TV

Spend Less TV — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:51:01 +0000

Prom Dress and Suit – Yep, really!
http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/

By: sandy

sandy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:53:43 +0000

My hubby used duct tape to repair the windsheild wiper blade.

By: bargainbabe

bargainbabe — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:07:43 +0000

Thanks for the tip, FrugalDad!

By: Hilary

Hilary — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:17:18 +0000

OK, I’m not using the sideways “V”s to mark my URLs anymore! That seems to be the problem. The URL is http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3659/clone-yourself-a-fitting-assistant , or do a search for “duct tape” dummy”. Hope this works!

By: Hilary

Hilary — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:16:01 +0000

Oops, the URL didn’t show up. Just do a search on any search engine for .

By: Hilary

Hilary — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:15:18 +0000

I haven’t tried this – yet, but you can also make your own dress form, exactly like your own body. Here’s one example: .

By: May2

May2 — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:50:40 +0000

Repairing hoses, #6, reminded me of a great bargain saver.
Do you know it is easy to repair a leak in a hose and easy to repair a bent end? Your local hardware store can direct you to the parts you need and voila you have as good as new hose.

By: FrugalDad

FrugalDad — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:09:47 +0000

If you have some sticky spots on the duct-taped bike seat, sprinkle some talcum powder on the sticky.

By: StanS

StanS — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:04:07 +0000

I know what you meant but the word you wanted is “cords”.

By: bargainbabe

bargainbabe — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:14:23 +0000

StanS, I meant electrical chords.

By: StanS

StanS — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:13:33 +0000

Repairing “chords”? Would this be on pianos or guitars?