Let's get this straight: Is it "duct" tape or "duck" tape? Believe it or not, historically, it's the latter. This fabric tape with its strong pressure-sensitive adhesive was developed during World War ...

But what makes duct tape so strong and versatile? And is it "duct" tape or "duck" tape? The tape was originally called duck tape because of its water-resistant qualities. It repelled water like a ...

Contrary to popular belief, duct tape was originally called duck tape, not the other way around. The original duck tape was made of "cotton duck" a fabric that's name is commonly shortened to ...

This duct tape or ‘duck tape’ might look metallic, but it’s not. It’s also something you should never use on duct work. Don’t put this stuff on an HVAC system. Instead of the cloth-back ...

Dear Heloise: As a senior citizen, I attend many programs and lectures. Almost without exception, speakers do not know how to ...

With fall here, it's time to prepare yards and outdoor gear for the cooler months. While many think of duct tape as a quick fix for indoor projects, it might come as a surprise just how versatile and ...

I just discovered that storing older duct tape in the fridge, even overnight, revives it completely. It goes from being a gummy mess that is nearly impossible to ...

PONTIAC, MI – A Michigan woman is accused of using duct tape to restrain her disabled sister and 4-year-old daughter overnight. Brittany Indonesia Ivory, 31, of Waterford has been charged with ...

Perhaps more notable than her almost-fall is Hadid's tape dress. The Guest in Residence founder donned a skin-tight mini dress made entirely of yellow packing tape with the DHL logo on it.

HOLLAND, MI - With their chests wrapped in enough layers of duct tape to constitute a sort of homemade armor, 18 Hope College sophomores will spend the next two weeks bracing themselves in freshly ...

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida Wednesday night, Oct. 9. See impacts from the storm in Lee County.

Struggling with a stripped screw? There are all sorts of tips and tricks for getting an uncooperative fastener out of ...