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 ...

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 ...

I am struggling to get duct-tape residue off our front door. Someone used duct tape to put a sign on the door. The sign is off, but I cannot get the sticky residue off. I have tried everything, but ...

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 ...

Howdy, Heloise: I am struggling to get Duct-tape residue off our front door. Someone used duct tape to put a sign on the door. The sign is off, but I cannot get the sticky residue off. I have tried ...

To remove residue, use heat like hot water or a blow dryer, or opt for household items like baking soda and oil. Choose the ...

Dear Heloise: I have a cupboard in my kitchen that has masking-tape residue on it. The cupboard is painted white gloss. I have tried various cleaners with no results. Can you help? – Renna Zeller, ...

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 ...

Q:Masking tape was left too long on my aluminum siding, so when I tried to take it off not all of it came off, and there is a lot of glue residue left on the siding. How can I remove it safely? A: ...