Repair Damaged Book Binding

Whether they're beloved mementos or priceless, out-of-print editions, some of us will simply not be parted from our ratty, tattered tomes-even if the covers are clinging on by mere threads.

At the very least, however, we can wean ourselves off the ineffectual packing tape/duct tape/scotch tape trick by following WikiHow's tutorial on repairing less-than-pristine book binding. The result? A semi-professional job that won't peel off or disintegrate after a few years. ::WikiHow

Difficulty level: Moderate