Yet beyond painting, there are numerous alternative uses for masking tape and painter's tape. Depending on your needs, they can be repurposed to hold screws, create miniature plants, and even add ...

Applying masking or painter's tape without smoothing the wrinkles or bubbles can lead to messy results. These imperfections create gaps where paint can seep through, leaving uneven lines or smudges.

Mounting a power strip or some other electronic doodad? Use a piece of masking tape to align the mounting holes with your wall screws, and everything will line up perfectly.

There are times when drilling a hole into a piece of wood requires a stop of some kind. You don’t want to drill all the way through the wood or go too deep, so you need to know where to stop.… ...