23 Simple Home Repair Tricks to Save Time and Money 14. Get clean edges with masking tape Straight caulk or paint lines can be elusive. Tape above and below the path. Apply and smooth. Peel tape while still wet for a sharp, crisp edge. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23