Using masking tape as a temporary label is a great hack because it's thinner, easier to remove, and cheap. Place a strip on your container, write out the contents, and add an expiration date.

Masking tape’s adhesive is stronger, which means it doesn’t peel off as easily when used for projects like painting—hence the need for dedicated painter’s tape.

That was another household must-have: masking tape. In Drew’s early days at the company he would deliver sandpaper samples to auto manufacturers, who used it for the painting process. In the ...