Gorilla glue vs Super glue vs Krazy glue

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gorilla krazy super scotch glue tubes

It all started after a friendly fight in my neighbor’s workshop where he said that Gorilla glue is the only quick dry glue he ever needs while I claimed that the original super glue is good enough for my amateur needs. For the fun of it, we added Krazy glue and scotch as well.

gorilla krazy super scotch glue packs

The next step was to agree on a set of tests that will determine which one is better, remember that we are not experts and we definitely do not have a fancy testing lab or anything like that. We have decided to test those products for common uses.  Sure, other people have other uses but for us, this list of tests seems to be enough. We have also included a list of the main things we do with fast adhesives here so you will be able to understand the reasoning for the tests.

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What is DampRid?

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DampRid bucket Moisture Absorber

Don’t you hate this little musty smell you get when you enter your basement? Have you got moisture in the air around you? Well, you probably need DampRid.  Just leave it in the humid space and you will easily get rid of the excess moisture from the air.

DampRid (chceck on Amazon)  a portfolio fo solutions aims to attract and trap moisture from the air.  By reducing the humidity DampRid prevents damage to goods (mainly from the mold) and musty odors which are common in close spaces. The main ingredient is a salt names calcium chloride which is all natural, refillable and disposable. 


Its role is to help keep the moisture level below 60 percent.

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Shrink wrap your shoes – the complete guide

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three shrink wrapped shoes

Sneakers are fun and are also a type of investment that often comes at a high price. Designer converse come at various brands like Nike, Testoni, Adidas, and Air Jordan, and these also come in limited editions. You surely want to protect these expensive shoes in an effective method that would prevent them from decaying.

A useful method for the protection of sneakers is to  ‘shrink wrapping’ them. It is a method that safeguards them from any contact to oxygen and wraps them in a way that could extend their life. Sneaker shrink extends the life of the sneakers and keeps them from ruin, even if packed for a long time. The installation of shrink wrappers on boots is easy and could be done at home and require no special skills.

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How to apply sealer to grout – step by step guide

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floor tiles checkered pattern

Sealers play an important role in the care and maintenance of natural stone, tile, and grout. Though solid these surfaces need a little help in order to protect against water and weather and on some cases just improve their look. I’m not an expert but based on my research and experience I believe I can help newbies with some guidance and tips.

You do need to seal grout

First, let’s remove the question from the table: You do need to seal grout. As it is a mix of sand and cement it really needs some help stop absorbing water and other liquids. Not only that you need to waterproof it you want to do it every one or two years.

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