A versatile glue gun comes in handy for creating everything from kid-friendly crafts and seasonal decorative items to fabric-based interior design pieces, such as headboards, lampshades, and no-sew pillow covers. Around the house, a hot glue gun can also help you plug nail holes, add traction to the back of rugs, and complete a host of other projects. While many types of glue require time (sometimes hours) to bond, a hot glue gun dispenses melted adhesive that bonds as it cools—usually in less than a minute—so your crafts and DIY projects go more quickly.