10. Tape
Best Places to Purchase: Dollar Stores, Walmart, Staples
Average Product Price: $0.99/roll* Tape is a quick fix for most problems, especially if you’re not handy. However, it can be such a pain to try to find where the tape ends when you’re trying to pull off a piece. This is doubly true for clear packing tape. Folding the tape isn’t the best option, as that wastes tape and can cause even more annoying knots.

Tape Hack: @benriwaza/YouTube
However, there’s a simple solution. Place a paper clip underneath the tape after you use it. That way, you can easily find the beginning each time you go to grab a piece. The paper clip won’t cause knots, nor will it dry out the tape. Problem solved!
