Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

When people and institutions have construction jobs, they normally contract with a general service provider. The contract specifies a number of services for which the contractor is responsible. The ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Clean caulking comes down to three things: the position of the caulk gun, the speed ...

Caulking guns deliver a continuous bead of caulk to seal joints between two surfaces, such as gaps between window frames and jambs. Most caulking guns today are manual, meaning you squeeze a hand ...

It seems I am forever recaulking my shower and bathtub. I have used DAP and silicone products with poor results. The DAP products shrink and crack and the silicone is a pain to clean up. Both seem to ...

WD-40 is a staple of garages, home workshops, and machine shops everywhere and has been for decades now. This little spray, in its now multiple, specialized forms, is great for everything from ...

Cracks in shower caulk are easy to overlook, but they can point to issues beyond surface wear. Several common factors ...

If you’re tired of looking at the same grimy caulk on some of the fixtures in your home but aren’t sure how to 1) remove the caulk and 2) how to apply it, we’re here to help. The first thing you ...

In its native form, [Clint]’s K-441 is a caulking gun, able to apply silicones, resins, and liquid rubber from a reservoir with compressed air. It’s accurate, powerful, has a huge capacity, and looks ...

If you're noticing a gap between walls or a crack in the caulk around your window, you may be wondering what's caused it.