Duct tape is great. But have you tried gaffer tape? |
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| NYT Wirecutter |
“You know that embarrassing moment when you realize you’ve become a superfan? Or, more mortifying still, an evangelist?” laments writer Tim Heffernan. “This is a job hazard at Wirecutter, and apparently ‘my thing’ is gaffer tape.”
Gaffer tape, says Tim, is “duct tape for the discerning.” It’s strong, it tears cleanly off the roll, it comes in many colors, and it sticks to just about anything. And perhaps most important, it also comes off easily and leaves no gummy residue behind. It’s like a Post-It note … with the tenacity of roofing tar.
A non-comprehensive list of everything Tim has used his hot-pink tape for since he bought his first roll five years ago: marking floor plans, labeling hand tools, and hanging paint swatches.
“You’ll find a hundred uses for it around your home”→
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One last thing: A few new delights (under $100) |
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| Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter |
Our gifts experts have added a few new hidden gems to their list of the very best under-$100 presents — including an elegant candelabra, a showy beaded bag, and some hand-painted chocolates.
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