10 Surprising Uses for a Shop Vac

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 Everyone who’s had a washer overflow knows that wet/dry vacuums are essential. But they can do more than just sop up a flash flood. Benedek Alpar / Shutterstock.com

Let’s get this out of the way: “Shop-Vac” is a brand name, not a generic one. Just as we call adhesive bandages “Band-Aids,” we tend to refer to all wet/dry vacuums as “shop vacs.” No matter what you call it, a wet/dry vac is a darned useful addition to your home — as anyone who’s ever had an overflowing washer can attest. It’s also great for vacuuming up dry stuff, such as the sawdust and wood…

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