This might be a simple office supply solution for a lot of little problems: colored plastic tape. You can use this stretchy, waterproof tape in a variety of ways. Make simple repairs that blend in with the color of the item you’re fixing. Color-code cables so you can tell which wire goes to which device. You can use colored plastic tape to form lettering for labeling or in-house signage. Use it to wrap cracked handles so they stay smooth to use. Use it to color-code files.

The possible ways to use colored plastic tape are limited by your imagination. You can get it by the role in ¾-inch or 1-1/2-inch widths. Buy several colors with your next discount office supply order, and you’ll always have the colored tape you need on hand.