Masking (low adhesive tape): Use this tape around window frames and anywhere that needs protective boundaries. This tape is invaluable for maintaining borders when painting

Double-sided (adhesive on both sides): This tape is perfect for any job where two surfaces need to be joined, but you prefer not to use glue, (either for convenience, or for situations of tape is needed). Double-sided tape is good for mending book spines, holding photos in mounted frames, and repairing dried out wallpaper edges.

Insulating (wraps around electrical cords): Insulating tape is good for temporarily repairing worn electrical corde, but should not be used on severed cords where wires are exposed - these should always be replaced.

Clear Adhesive (transparent adhesive tape on a roll): This tape has no major uses, but 101 minor ones from mending rips in paper to securing; packages.

Carpet tape (very strong double sided tape) Carpet tape fixes carpet and vinyl to the floor. It is available with permanent or temporary adhesion.

Source: Home Basics, Readers Digest

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