If you're a home do-it-yourselfer, you know there are dozens of glues. There are different ones for different jobs. So choosing the right type of glue can get a little sticky.

The folks at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute put a bunch of products to the test in order to figure out the glues you can use for every job.

Have some household items that need fixing, but stuck deciding which glue to get?

"If anything wooden needs to be glued like a wooden picture frame or a chair leg, or a rung on a piece of wooden furniture, you should use a wood glue or carpenter's glue," said Carolyn Forte with the institute.

"Today's formulas are water-based so cleanup is very easy. Once you make your repair to your wooden item, it's a good idea to clamp it for about 30 minutes. That will keep it in place and make sure that the bond is really secure," she said.

Based on its tests, Good Housekeeping recommends Elmer's and Titebond wood glues.

An instant adhesive or super glue does a bang-up job fixing a ceramic mug or a loose stone from costume jewelry.

Good Housekeeping says try Loctite's Super Glue or Elmer's Instant Krazy Glue Pen. But keep a bottle of acetone-based nail polish remover or cooking oil on hand in case you accidentally glue your fingers.

Forte says another great glue to have at home is a craft glue.

"What it's great for is repairing fabric trims, trims on lamp shades. The thing you want to keep in mind, though, is that these glues can become loose if they are in contact with water. So you don't want to use them on anything that might get wet," she said.

Good Housekeeping suggests Aleene's Craft Glues.

The institute also says it's always a good idea to do a dry run before you use any glue. Piece everything together so you know where each part goes before you start actually gluing them together.

Here's something important for parents to know. White glue has a non-toxic base so it's safe to use around kids and pets. If you're going to use a super glue, Good Housekeeping has this advice: use the liquid version for plastic, metal, rubber and ceramics, and use a gel for porous materials such as leather and wood.