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Comment RSSThe Handyman (And Fire Department)’s Secret Weapon
1.08.07 # 5:07 # Current Affairs # One CommentFirefighters in Regina, Saskatchewan found an innovative way to stop a gas leak. They used duct tape. On Monday night the firefighters responded to call in a north-end neighbourhood. After evacuating the residents of the entire block, a Red Green inspired repair job was done until a SaskEnergy gas crew could come and do the job properly.
I have personally used duct tape to repair gloves, re-upholster my car, bind books, as a bandage, to remove lint from clothing, and for a Halloween costume (a mummy). That last one was a real pain in the a$$ as well as every other part of my body that the tape was directly touching. I also seem to recall a little while back, that in the event of a terrorist’s chemical attack you should seal all the windows and doors in the house using duct tape. I suspect (though I haven’t tried it) you might even be able to fashion a beer mug out of duct tape. On the other hand, you could just drink it out of the bottle/can. But on the third hand (for those who are truly gifted) supposedly that like drinking wine straight from the bottle. To which I must respond; what’s wrong with that?
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Seriously? Who would have thought duct tape could double as fire safety equipment. Is there nothing it can’t do?