Can someone please explain to me why boys are hard on everything? Everything they touch seems to get banged up, ripped, torn, rumpled, bruised or dirty. (Sometimes all at once.)
They can’t even seem to open or close a shower curtain without destroying it. They are constantly pulling down on the curtain and the liner, and they rip the holes that the liner hangs from.
The first hole gets ripped, which puts more stress on the one next to it and so on and so on. I get tired of buying new ones. It’s not like they’re all that expensive, but at $20 a pop, they start adding up. (Plus they have that plastic smell for about a week when you first put up a new one. ew.)
You can fix the damage and extend the life of the liner, at least a little bit. Here are the tools you will need.
Yep. Clear mailing tape and a hole punch.
Bring the ripped seam together. Take a strip of tape and fold it over the top, so that it is taped on both sides of the hole. Punch a hole in the tape where the original hole is. Ta-Da. Free fix.
Click here to learn how to make this No-Sew Shower Curtain.
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Jill
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I have “thought” to do this, but never tried it….and Ian’s shower curtain has a hole to try it on. Thanks!
~Becca
So true! Boys are just so rough on things! But this is a great quick fix tip and LOL about the smell of the liners. 🙂
I would love to be entered in the giveaway and thought that the vintage bread box was absolutely darling!
Vanessa
I’ve done this before & it totally works!
I’ve done this before & it totally works!
They have clear “hotel quality” (I think that’s what it says on the package) shower curtains at Wal-Mart for $5.They’re a little heavier and I think they even have metal grommets on the holes- definitely makes them last longer. Clever fix!
I would love to have the:
Bread Box / Kitchen Storage / Appliance Garage / CounterTop Display
Thanks for a great giveaway! Love the Etsy shop!!
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I have to say, girls are bad at being rough on stuff, too!
Thank goodness for tape. It fixes everything.
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Sent the friend request for her page on FB. 🙂
I LOOVE the shelves…the turquoise one you posted up there and then there’s a green one that I love on her Etsy.
Or the stars. OR the candle holders. ACK! I love em all.
I hate when that happens (and that new plastic smell). This is a great idea!
I liked the End Table Night Stand Art pn page 3 and the magnetic custom size on page 5. Fun stuff.
Me likey likey those starburst mirrors! Keeping fingers crossed!
Kelly
I buy the liners with the metal grommets now. But another quick fix for these is those paper hole reinforcements. Buy the clear vinyl ones. They are already a circle shape and you just have to put one on each side of the hole.
I really loved the Flower Box Wall Art Up Cycled Furniture APPLE GREEN! So fun! Thanks!
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Packing tape is on of my favorite quick-fix tools!!
I love all the turquoise that is in the shop! Such adorable stuff!
I loved many of her things but my favorite was Custom Primitive Cabinet With Wire Mesh Door. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love the primitive cabinet with the wire mesh door. I have at least 3 places that I would love to hang it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful Etsy shop.
Thanks for sharing the etsy shop! I love ALL the starburst items. They’re lovely.
I love the wooden candle holders
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I tried the packing tape and it tore too so I did fabric and it is still holding !!
Thanks Hun
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SueAnn
I really like the set of 6 starburst mirrors. They will go perfectly in my hallway that has been lacking decor for quite some time. Thanks for this opportunity!
I love it all!
Love those farmhouse shelves!
It would be hard to choose, but I love the shelves!
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Love the green flower pot wall display – that color is stunning. a.haun@sbcglobal.net
Love the primitive pie display/safe.
Oh my gosh…love this shop! My favorites are the starburst mirrors…thanks so much for the chance to win, Viv!
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I love the wall pockets and the itty bitty tree stumps.
Thanks!
I love the aqua wall shelf. It would be perfect in my dining area!
Such a clever idea! I wish I’d thought of this when we had a shower curtain (we have sliding doors on our shower now).
And it’s not just boys—my three girls are all about equality in the home-wrecking department 🙂
The green flower box wall art is beautiful
I love the candle holders!
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