16 Clever Repair Tips We Wish We’d Learned Sooner 13. Revive Dried Electrical Tape Dried-out electrical tape can be frustrating to use, but you don’t need to throw it away. Place the roll in the microwave for just a few seconds. The heat will soften the adhesive, making the tape flexible and usable again. 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