The real star here is the gaffer tape, holding this massive cabinet’s drawer slides in place while I wrestle it up the front steps. Tim Heffernan/NYT Wirecutter.

Let’s all take a moment, then, to remember Ross Lowell, the man who invented gaffer tape back in 1959 and died last month at the age of 92. The story goes that Lowell transferred the adhesive from ...

I'm feeling mighty sorry for myself. It's a bitter Melbourne morning, and I'm huddled in a big cardigan and ugg boots, trying to catch the only sliver of sun available at this time of day. I'm on ...

I highly recommend gaffer tape for travelers; it can be used for a multitude of purposes and you'll be glad you have it on hand. Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 23, 2023.

Ross Lowell, the man who invented gaffer tape, died last month at the age of 92. Gaffer tape has been called “the roadie’s secret weapon in the war against cable clutter.” It has been used ...

Also known gaff tape, gaffer’s tape is a preferred tool of veteran entertainment professionals, and it can do it all. Sure, it can be expensive, but as the video shows, it’s also superior to ...