I am a duct tape sort of fixer at least for the temporary fix. But that is one thing that I always have around - that and regular masking tape. For example duct tape is great for fixing hoses…vacuums, or washing machines. That is exactly what I just fixed my washing machine hose with this weekend because I just could not make it out to replace it. So it did the trick and I will be going out this afternoon to replace it but at least my wash didn’t pile up because I didn’t have the hose!!