Make tape sticky again
Tape is one of those things you absolutely need in your paint essentials. It is used frequently and liberally by both amateur and professional painters as paint guides as well as a way of ensuring even and neat paint finishes.
It would be best to have all the tape you could get in preparation. Older rolls tend to dry out and become less sticky. Fortunately, a 10-second stint in the microwave is enough to melt the adhesive and make it usable again.
Crack prevention
While being one of the strongest materials, metal is not exactly the most durable as it is very susceptible to corrosion and rust. Therefore it is essential to paint or coat any metal tools or utensils you have for outdoor use.
There is a technique to painting on metal, and our good friend vinegar comes into play yet again. Paint on metal tends to crack and expose the metal to rusting. But a simple rub down with vinegar before painting the metal can prevent cracking.
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