Velcro = the new duct tape

We've found that Velcro (or hook & loop as its generically called) is a very handy tool to have on hand in the motorhome. Could be handy in your home or office, too. Did you know it can be used for more than just attaching things? You can buy it in different colors, sizes, and different strengths. We have both black and white in the industrial strengths. You can buy it as hardware, fabric, and craft stores. We use the narrower widths to tame power cords, hoses, and cables.

We use Velcro to attach our Advantage PressurePro tire monitor system display screen just below the driver's window. Rick built a small wooden box to hold a pen, post-it pad, and his glasses and we use Velcro to attach it just below the passenger window. We use Velcro to attach our Sleep Number Bed controllers to the wall on each side of the bed. Rick uses it to attach a volt meter to the inside wall of the battery storage bay so its in a convenient place when he needs it. There's even a small piece of it on our interior sun shades to keep it in place. Those are usual uses for Velcro.

We sometimes use only one side, making for an uneven match of pieces (but Rick gets over it.) I've attached the soft side to the underside of things that slide - to make them slide easier. I've attached the soft side to the underside of the white plastic container in the bottom of the refrigerator. And I've also attached it to the underside of a large drawer organizer that holds scissors, pens, paperclips, etc. The organizer slides into the overhead storage cabinet above the couch and the soft Velcro keeps both of these storage containers from scratching every time we move them. It makes them glide easily.

I've also attached a strip of the soft side to the interior of the pantry cabinet wall. Then I attach a small piece of the hook side to small spice jars or other lightweight jars. Putting the small bottles up high keeps them from getting lost amongst the larger items.

We don't like to put holes in the walls of the motorhome and Velcro gives us a great choice when hanging lightweight picture frames, decorations, and smoke detectors (have you pushed the button and checked your smoke detector batteries lately?). What are some other ways to utilize Velcro?