adhesives

  • 5 Ways to Fix a Cracked Window, Ranked From the Worst to the Best Idea

    5 Ways to Fix a Cracked Window, Ranked From the Worst to the Best Idea

    Discovering a cracked pane of glass in one of your home’s windows might get you contemplating an expensive replacement. But you can often repair a cracked window yourself, and prevent the crack from getting worse and eventually breaking. If nothing else, this can buy you time to budget for a future replacement instead of getting…


  • How to Fix a Chip in Your Bathtub

    How to Fix a Chip in Your Bathtub

    Whether you have a century-old, freestanding clawfoot model, a colourful midcentury drop-in, or something more modern, your bathtub probably takes up a good portion of your bathroom. Even if you don’t take baths regularly (and if that’s the case, why not?), you still are spending a lot of time in its vicinity.


  • Not All Glue Is Created Equal (and How to Choose the Right One)

    Not All Glue Is Created Equal (and How to Choose the Right One)

    Listen, I appreciate a good roll of duct tape or bottle of super glue as much as the next person, but they’re not universal miracle-workers. Not every adhesive is the right adhesive for the job; in fact, experience has shown me that choosing the wrong adhesive for a DIY project can lead to more frustration,…