There are numerous types of caulking and glazing compounds, each meeting the needs for specific uses. Silicone rubber:Lasts 12 to 30 years or more, and offers the best adhesion for use in seams, ...

Many do-it-yourselfers are familiar with this scenario: A small area needs caulking and presumably can be handled by using leftover caulking compound stored six months before. The caulking cartridge ...

Ever caulk a seam or finish a painting project only to be left with a messy, half-used tube of caulking compound? Inventor and home improvement contractor Jack Rico thinks he has the answer.

Q-My house has a problem with water that is apparently leaking in behind the wood siding and trim, causing considerable peeling of the outside paint. I have been told by several people that most of ...

Thingiverse user [The-Mechanic] shared a design for 3D printed enclosures that are made to house wire and cable junctions, which can then be rendered weatherproof by injecting them with a suitable ...

Q: Our 1920 house has semi-textured lath-and-plaster walls. In one room we used a steamer to remove wallpaper but damaged the thin layer of drywall compound that had been applied to smooth out the ...

PITTSBURGH, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I retiled my entryway hoping that it would make it bright and inviting to anyone who enters yet lack of natural light keeps it dark and drab. So, I wanted ...