Painting-Tarp Sizes
Label to eliminate the guessing game.
I write the size of each of my paint tarps in one corner with a permanent marker. This eliminates guesswork when I need to select a tarp.
—Brian Flynn, Overland Park, Kan.
Edited and illustrated by Charles Miller
From Fine Homebuilding #260
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Great tip!
Especially when the difference in dimensions is small, e.g. 10' x 12' or 8' x 10'.