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A quick, easy repair for shower liners. (And a chance to win some cool home decor.)

January 23, 2012 40 Comments

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.
Want to win some cute shelves or accessories for your bathroom…? (Or any other room in your home?)

This post sponsored by

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Primitive Farmhouse Style Display Shelf, Towel Bar Or Coat Rack, Country Sky Blue MADE TO ORDER  Table Wall Shelf, Rustic Farm House Style Wall Art MADE TO ORDER  Primitive Wooden Candle Holders, Mustard Yellow UpCycled Furniture Parts

Want to win a $50 gift certificate to this fabulous shop?

Mandatory to enter:
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Giveaway closes for entries 1/27/12 at 5:00 pm PST.  Winner will be announced Saturday 1/28/12. Please be sure your email is enabled.  It would suck if you won and I couldn’t contact you, right…?


UPDATED
************  Congratulations to Maggie at Midwestern Sewing Girl***********************






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Filed Under: giveaway, Let me help you, Repairs, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

Comments

  1. Jill Funkhouser says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    love the antique pie displays! thanks!
    Jill
    http://www.campfunk.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Becca @ R We There Yet Mom? says

    January 23, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    I have “thought” to do this, but never tried it….and Ian’s shower curtain has a hole to try it on. Thanks!

    ~Becca

    Reply
  3. At The Picket Fence says

    January 23, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    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

    Reply
  4. Myya says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I’ve done this before & it totally works!

    Reply
  5. Myya says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I’ve done this before & it totally works!

    Reply
  6. bk says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    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!

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    January 23, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I would love to have the:
    Bread Box / Kitchen Storage / Appliance Garage / CounterTop Display

    Thanks for a great giveaway! Love the Etsy shop!!
    Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    January 23, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    I follow the Etsy shop on twitter as:
    lemontart5

    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

    Reply
  9. Karen says

    January 23, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    The white wall shelf with key holder is my favorite.
    spilk10 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  10. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I have to say, girls are bad at being rough on stuff, too!

    Thank goodness for tape. It fixes everything.

    Reply
  11. MiMi says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Follow them on twitter!

    Reply
  12. MiMi says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Sent the friend request for her page on FB. 🙂

    Reply
  13. MiMi says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    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.

    Reply
  14. Kelli says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I hate when that happens (and that new plastic smell). This is a great idea!

    Reply
  15. Kimberly says

    January 23, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I liked the End Table Night Stand Art pn page 3 and the magnetic custom size on page 5. Fun stuff.

    Reply
  16. Eclectically Vintage says

    January 23, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Me likey likey those starburst mirrors! Keeping fingers crossed!
    Kelly

    Reply
  17. Robin says

    January 24, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    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.

    Reply
  18. Shannon says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    I really loved the Flower Box Wall Art Up Cycled Furniture APPLE GREEN! So fun! Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Shannon says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    I like The Saavy Shopper on Facebook.

    Reply
  20. Xazmin says

    January 24, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Packing tape is on of my favorite quick-fix tools!!

    I love all the turquoise that is in the shop! Such adorable stuff!

    Reply
  21. Joy says

    January 24, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    I loved many of her things but my favorite was Custom Primitive Cabinet With Wire Mesh Door. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  22. YankeeGirl says

    January 24, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    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.

    Reply
  23. Lola says

    January 24, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Thanks for sharing the etsy shop! I love ALL the starburst items. They’re lovely.

    Reply
  24. Cheryl Brickey says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I love the wooden candle holders

    Reply
  25. Cheryl Brickey says

    January 24, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I follow Saavy Shopper on facebook

    Reply
  26. SueAnn says

    January 24, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I tried the packing tape and it tore too so I did fabric and it is still holding !!
    Thanks Hun
    Hugs
    SueAnn

    Reply
  27. Jessica says

    January 24, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    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!

    Reply
  28. Tammy says

    January 24, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    I love it all!

    Reply
  29. Mignon says

    January 25, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Love those farmhouse shelves!

    Reply
  30. Melissa Cummins says

    January 25, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    It would be hard to choose, but I love the shelves!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    melissalcummins(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  31. annemarie says

    January 25, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Love the green flower pot wall display – that color is stunning. a.haun@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  32. Gizala says

    January 25, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Love the primitive pie display/safe.

    Reply
  33. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    January 26, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Oh my gosh…love this shop! My favorites are the starburst mirrors…thanks so much for the chance to win, Viv!

    Reply
  34. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    January 26, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Following SS on Twitter!

    Reply
  35. The Dutch Girl says

    January 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I love the wall pockets and the itty bitty tree stumps.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  36. LBHumble says

    January 26, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I love the aqua wall shelf. It would be perfect in my dining area!

    Reply
  37. Sarah@ropeknits says

    January 26, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    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 🙂

    Reply
  38. steph says

    January 27, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    The green flower box wall art is beautiful

    Reply
  39. Chenae says

    January 27, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I love the candle holders!

    Reply
  40. Chenae says

    January 27, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I follow them on Twitter! 🙂 @MissChenray

    Reply

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