From its accidental invention to a product we can't live without, transparent tape is a must-have for any household. You'll find great ideas like using tape for tracking want ads, cleaning eye shadow powders and making fast bird feeders.

from the book:
• Place a piece of tape on the door to mark your child's height. Write the height and date on the tape. This way you won't do permanent damage to your door frame.

• Cover match heads with a strip of tape to prevent rain from ruining the matches.

• Secure small bundles of herbs to your cutting board.