I saw this excellent tip from Deniece Schofield’s book, Confessions of an Organized Homemaker, when I read it 5 years ago. And I have used it since – in fact, I’m still using the same roll of masking tape!
If you haven’t read this book yet, do yourself a favour and read it.
Masking tape makes the easiest labelling tool ever. Why?
- your label can be as long or as short as you like
- tape is flexible
- it is easy to remove when you want to re-label a container
- it is easy to write on
Some of the ways I use masking tape for labelling:
- food in the freezer
- fridge shelves
- pantry shelves
- storage containers
- computer cords
labelling the shelves in my fridge
My tea & coffee shelf - soon I'll be clearing out all the hot chocolate. No!
flour containers - btw, I write the best before date on the label too
Do you use masking tape in your house? Can you think of other uses?
Button by Tina - isn't it gorgeous???
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7 comments:
I don't use masking tape. I do agree with you on it's many uses and flexibility. I just don't use it. :) I only have a few things in canisters here, and since I'm the only one who uses them, I know what is where.
Can't wait to see your button!
I'm going to edit this post in about 5 hours and add my new button!!!
I'm so excited - Tina has done a wonderful job :)
I use masking tape to make labels for my shelves in the linen closet, but I never thought to use them as labels for my containers in the pantry. Good idea - thankyou!
Oh, and thanks for the praise :)
Hey Marcia!
great tip. I did get the download, thanks so much!
I haven't used masking tape either for this, good idea.
The phone no. was home I believe. My cell is 405.740.7365.
It's terrible that emails don't make it through huh?
Being totally non-tech, once I get my equipment connected and plugged in, I wrap masking tape like a 'tag' around each cord labeled with it's identity as well as what it's connected to.
Eg: stereo/tv/dvd: where ea cord leads to ('rt speaker', 'to input tv', etc).
If I ever have to unplug it all (for repairs, rearranging, cleaning), I know how to put it all back together.
Same goes for my computer. Speakers, Monitor, Printer, Scanner...
Cords are all behind the furniture so it won't be seen anyway.
I just can't be the only one left on this planet who has to do this, am I? :)
Nice! Great idea!
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