Quick Tip {Painter’s tape as a third hand}
I’m just not sure why evolution hasn’t stepped in and fixed the problem of only having two hands. Every mother certainly needs more than two. I mean come on–why does an octopus get eight??!! I have never seen an octopus simultaneously unloading an overflowing grocery cart and keeping a three-year-old out of the candy bars. And what DIYer doesn’t need an extra hand or two? Or eight?
Painter’s tape to the rescue!
Keep the moulding right where you want it while using a nail gun.
This would have been impossible to try to drill into the cabinet without extra help.
Just two quick examples of how I have used it beyond its obvious purpose. I’ve also seen some examples on the web how others have used the tape for clamping. Here is a video from DittleDattle.blogspot.com where Carrie uses it to construct some 4×4 posts out of mdf. This bit of genius may be coming in handy for a future project I have in mind for one of my boys. And Sandra over at Sawdustandpaperscraps.com recently used it to finish her library.
What about you?? Have you discovered the wonders of painter’s tape? What have you used it for (because I can always use a hint or two as well!!)
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Yes! Painter’s tape has come to the rescue many, many times! And you are a hoot! I wonder too why women have only two hands. Very funny!!
The only downside I can see is that when you want to paint your nails, it would be a huge undertaking
I too use it for clamping and holding purposes…works like a charm when a standard clamp won’t work!!!!
I love love love painters tape! I work for a tape distributor now and you can never find enough uses for tape. I found painters tape works really well to hang my childs art from my walls and refridge without buying a frame and it does not tear or remove paint when you take it down. I just make a painters tape frame and now that it comes in more colors you can really change a room up.
Kristen, thanks for this post because I often find myself doing projects alone as well. So an extra set of hands in the form of painter’s tape is a great tip
My brother just gave me a laser level for the holidays and although it came with its own mounting device he recommended using painter’s tape to attach it to the wall.
Keep up the fantastic work!!
Interesting read
Just wondering what you would think off my way of painting the ceiling….. http://www.mrnaggerscartoons.com/how-to-paint-your-ceiling-by-mr-nagger/
Lol! You might need a LOT of painter’s tape to keep nice edges painting your ceiling that way!! I’ll let you try out the technique first–make sure to pass on how it works for you!
I will definitely keep you in the loop