Duct tape’s versatility is almost a cliché-we’ve seen it used for everything from wallet construction to hull repair to, well, patching ducts. But can it beat newfangled multiuse tapes? We pit the reliable standby against three upstart challengers.

Over time, many household details begin to sag and fall apart, but you don’t have to let your home suffer from to gradual decay. PM has easy fixes for wobbly handrails, sagging closet rods, baseboard gaps, and peeling countertop edging.

If the U.S. Department of Agriculture graded all of the single-box speakers awaiting an HDTV partner, it would surely certify the Zvox lineup organic.

Zvox’s latest home-theater system, the Z-Base 550, forgoes highly processed sound, uses a cabinet built…

Don’t let squeaky or scratched floors drive you to distraction. PM has tips for fixing them, along sides resilient floor blisters and scuffs, burnt carpet and broken ceramic floor tiles.

You’ve been searching for the perfect one for a long time.

You have a list of qualities you’re looking for in the ideal match. There’s no need to settle for the first one that comes along. After all, if all goes well, you’ll be committing to a long-…

Walls keep your house together, so don’t let them fall apart! From wallpaper with bubbles to split wood siding, PM has easy solutions to make your walls look better, fast.

Before Steve Sheldon and Brenda Neuman-Sheldon moved into their new home, they knew where to buy the bags that fit the central vacuum and when the warranty for reglazing the bathtub would expire.

They knew when and where every appliance was purchased,…

If you’ve never bought a house before, much of the jargon and terminology could prove daunting. After all, who would give “discount points” or “5-1 adjustables” the slightest thought unless they absolutely had to? We’ve arranged this short primer on the…

It’s important to keep your home under lock and key, and incredibly frustrating when those two elements don’t work together. PM has advice for fixing locks to keep your home secure without calling a locksmith.