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Sarah Handley

3 clever ways I use masking tape when drilling — and they’re perfect for even a novice DIYer

Masking tape wrapped around a drill bit to show a specific drill depth.

If you're keen on doing a spot of decorating at home, then it's likely you'll have a stash of masking tape at home to ensure you get crisp straight lines (and protect any sockets and switches from stray drips of paint).

But it turns out this handy (and inexpensive) product can also be an essential part of a renovator's toolkit too. After my friend, who is currently renovating her house, told me delicate masking tape had been an absolute gamechanger during her renovation, it got me thinking about the clever tips for using masking tape that I've picked up over the years.

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