{"id":30268,"date":"2026-07-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/?p=30268"},"modified":"2026-07-22T11:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T15:45:40","slug":"tech-tip-this-to-that","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/2026\/07\/28\/tech-tip-this-to-that\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Tip: This to That"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This month, I\u2019m sharing a delightfully straightforward, old-school website that answers one very practical question: what glue should I use to stick this material to that material? By letting you select two materials from drop down menus, This to That<\/a> recommends the best adhesive for the job, making it an incredibly useful tool for DIYers, crafters, and anyone tackling quick household repairs without wanting to waste money on the wrong glue or risk a failed bond. Beyond its core glue-advice engine, the site offers fun extras like FAQs, trivia about adhesives, and a \u201cGlue of the Month\u201d feature, giving it more personality than a typical reference page. Despite its simple, slightly retro design, it has remained a reliable and charming internet resource for years, perfectly capturing the spirit of practical, no-nonsense problem-solving on the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where useful hobby websites do you like to reference? Do you have any digital resources to share that may help with home improvements? Please share in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have a cool app, tool, or tech tip you\u2019d like to share? Contact Chase Masters<\/a>. Please note that Tech Tips are personal recommendations and might not be officially endorsed or supported by U-M.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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