Organize Better: Stock Up on Packing Tape for Mailing, Moving and More
Grab a six-pack—of tape!—and never be unprepared again.
Hands up if you’ve ever really needed a roll of tape and been annoyed to realize, after going through every drawer in your home, that you don’t. Hands up again if it’s happened multiple times. Stop it from happening again—and stop yourself from paying too much for an overpriced single when you’re in a pinch—by investing in a sixer of the sticky stuff.
Another great use for clear packing tape? It creates a transparent shield for print-at-home mailing labels and postage. Print the label, cut it out and affix it to your package with clear tape, which will allow a scanning laser in, but keep rain, sleet and snow out. Want even more bang for your buck? You can use tape to clean your keyboard, pull lint from clothes or even create clean lines of polish if you’re attempting nail art.
It seems like a little thing, but a roll of tape with a wide, open core is especially helpful when you’re moving. You’ll be able to hang it on doorknobs and other hooks so it never goes missing.
If it’s important that your tape is crystal-clear, check the details before you buy. Some transparent tapes have a cloudy appearance once they’re unstuck from the roll, making them good for sticking on boxes in your closet or attic, but not so great for legibility over labels.
