Favorite Fix-All

(NewsUSA) - Emergency kits often include bandages, ointment, flashlights, batteries, food and water. But there is another item that could help in a sticky situation: duct tape.

Picture getting called in for an interview for the job you've always wanted, when you realize your new dress pants are too long and there is no time to have them altered.

Imagine going down to your basement a few minutes before holiday guests arrive to find a pipe has burst, and there are two inches of water on the floor.

These situations have more in common than you would think; they were all fixed in an unconventional way, with a very practical product--duct tape.

The following, provided by the Duck brand, are a few reasons to always have duct tape on hand:

• Repairing camping equipment. Tents and sleeping bags can become worn and damaged over time. Keep duct tape on-hand for in-the-wilderness or at-the-camping ground fixes to your outdoor gear.
• Reinforcing ripped luggage. Patch up holes and worn areas in luggage, computer bags and backpacks to give them a little extra life.
• Restoring your much-loved books. Duct tape is an excellent way to bind the cover or reinforce the spine of a favorite book to preserve longevity.
• Repairing a photo frame. Many people enjoy displaying photos in easel-type frames on mantles and side tables. But sometimes the foldout leg that holds a frame upright pulls away from the back of the frame, and the photo won't stand up properly. Use duct tape to reattach the broken leg to the frame.
• Resealing open bags. Items like cat litter, mulch and topsoil can make for messy spills and time-consuming clean-up. Secure open bags with a strip or two of duct tape to keep them contained for the next use.

These are just a few unique ways duct tape can come in handy in everyday situations.

For more creative uses of America's favorite fix-all, visit ducktapeclub.com.