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 ...

I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy days. What else can I do myself to ...

Learn the proper techniques for caulking every part of your bathroom from tile floors and walls to toilets, showers, niches, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Due to high humidity levels, mold can sneakily build up in bathroom corners and crevices. Porous surfaces in the shower, such as grout and caulking, are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth ...

Maybe you just moved into an older house, one that needs more than a few repairs. Many cracks need filling, and that means buying caulk and applying it in all the right places. But the hardware-store ...

The cold weather is coming, and your house isn’t ready. But with a few purchases, you can harden your home against the chill.

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 ...

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 ...