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Duct Tape Gifts for Father's Day

Category: Duck Tape Club™

Posted: 6/14/2010 3:07:28 PM

It’s a simple fact…dads love duct tape.

Since Father’s Day is right around the corner, it’s time to decide on the perfect gift for dad. We’ve compiled a list of Father’s Day gifts that combine Dad’s love of duct tape with some traditional Father’s Day favorites.

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Beat the Summer Heat with Home Weatherization

Category: Solutions

Posted: 5/20/2010 2:43:00 PM

Each fall, we spend money insulating and protecting our homes from the cold winter winds. I’ve found that stopping air from invading my home saves money and makes my home more comfortable, too. But, while I worry about blocking the cold drafts and winter winds, I often forget about the hot weather over the summer, which can also seep in and cause an increase in energy bills.

So, this year, I’m making a plan to “summerize.” It’s an easy-to-do and cost-effective project that can be done over a day or a weekend.

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Here Comes…Spring Cleaning!

Category: Solutions

Posted: 4/20/2010 1:45:00 PM

Here in Avon, Ohio, we’re counting down the days to warmer weather, plenty of sunshine and no snow! But, while spring may bring the weather we’ve all been missing, it also brings with it plenty of cleaning projects to be done around the house.

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Duct or Duck? Time to Choose.

Category: Products

Posted: 3/17/2010 4:14:00 PM

It’s a timeless question I hear almost daily…is it Duct or Duck? It’s time to set the record straight.

At first a nameless product, “Duck” tape was the original term used to describe the tape that was invented during World War II by Permacel, a division of Johnson & Johnson. The war effort required a tape that was durable, waterproof, strong and could easily be torn. Inventors used medical bandaging tape as the basis, generating a solution that was army green in color and nicknamed “duck” tape because of its ability to repel water (like water off a duck’s back).

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