There’s an Old Saying about Duct Tape
Bug season is almost upon us and this year I’m readier than ever. Yes, readier is a real form of the word: ready. I bought a Mombasa Nimbus bug net from REI while in the U.S. for a visit- $35 USD plus tax. Problem is- the construction of Chinese housing is not at all designed for DIY installations such as a hook in the ceiling. Every wall, floor, and ceiling is concrete, ceramic tile, or both. After what we are going to call a trial and error (don’t focus so much on the error) phase, I was about to concede the net would not go up when the girlfriend asked: “Why not use the duct tape.”
Duct tape is a universal tool which solves almost any troubling fix-it job.
I’ll let you know in a few days how well the installation is holding up. For now, bugs- go find someone else to feast on!
bug net, China, D.I.Y, duct tape, fix-it job, insect season, installation, Living in China, Mombasa Nimbus, REI
