What can’t you do with PVC pipe? Here are 56 incredibly smart (and cheap!) ways to use this do-it-all material around your ...

Adhesive tapes are used to assemble materials or parts together using a sticky chemical bond. They are an alternative to other assembly methods such as mechanical assembly (press fit, snap fit, etc.), ...

Carrying kitchen knives safely for picnics and camping trips is challenging. So one reader made knife containers out of 2 pvc pipes and caps. He glued the cap on one end and marked the unglued cap ...

As well as conducting heat aluminum tape of course also conducts electricity. Around the lab this can be pretty handy. While the adhesive is not conductive, making it less attractive for ...

When plumber’s tape is wrapped around the male threads of a pipe or fitting, this layer of Teflon fills the gaps between the threads and prevents water from seeping through. However, if plumber ...

When is a hot glue stick not a hot glue stick? When it’s PLA, of course! A glue gun that dispenses molten PLA instead of hot glue turned out to be a handy tool for joining 3D-printed objects ...

In the activity below, you can make a colorful art material that looks bright in the light! Place 2 tablespoons of Elmer's glue in a small cup and add 2 teaspoons of water. Stir with a popsicle stick ...

But if they break or malfunction, these fixtures can cause major problems. If you’ve got a burst pipe on your hands, we recommend calling a plumber immediately. Here’s how much you can expect ...

Even better, it only requires some masking tape, a lob wedge, and a few balls to practice with. So whether you’re trying it at home or on the practice range, give it a try to see better contact ...

Thomas says online hacks about using contact paper or painters tape as a barrier between the surface and the adhesive are effective but time-consuming. We asked experts to share their favorite ...

2. Place 1 tablespoon of water in another cup and add 1 tablespoon of Elmer's glue. Stir with a popsicle stick until the glue and water are thoroughly mixed. This is your glue solution. 3. Slowly pour ...