Key Takeaways Avoid using metal tools to scrape adhesive.Heat loosens glue, making it easier to remove. Hot soapy water is ...

A roll of duct tape can be found in almost every toolbox in the world, thanks to its versatility, accessibility, and the fact that it quite literally sticks like glue. That’s because duct tape is ...

Duct tape might be one of the most versatile items on the planet. The ultra-sticky adhesive works on all kinds of surfaces and can be used to cover holes or act as a seal. It can also be used in more ...

Unlike masking tape or Scotch tape, duct tape has a pressure-sensitive adhesive, which means the adhesive bond becomes stickier when you apply pressure to it. “One of the other things that makes duct ...

It happens to the best of us. You peel back a sticker or sticky label, in hopes of a clean removal, but alas—that dreaded, impossible to remove sticker residue is left behind. “From clothing and ...

Dear Mr. HandyPerson: I read your column religiously and enjoy all your suggestions and common sense. I read your response to the woman who had trouble removing the residual adhesive from furniture. I ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I’m not sure when it happened or who’s to blame, but at some point in time, stickers ...

Q Several years ago, I attached plastic decals, shaped like flowers, to the bottom of my bathtub. With much difficulty I was able to remove two of them, but I haven't been able to remove the adhesive ...

Duct tape works miracles, but it often leaves behind a sticky reminder of its adhesive, regardless of where you’re using it. Most people try and fail to remove the remnants of duct tape, which can ...