That handyman I met at Ace Hardware made me rethink my caulk gun

Was picking up some sandpaper last Saturday and got talking to this older guy named Frank who said he's been doing drywall for 35 years. He told me to ditch the cheap tube caulk guns that cost under 10 bucks because they leak air and leave gaps. After he showed me his modified ratchet style gun with a 2 inch extension tip, I tried it on my bathroom baseboards and got a perfect bead in half the time. Has anyone else found that spending a little more on a caulk gun actually saves you money in the long run?

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troy_owens23d ago

Switched to a proper ratchet gun last year and never looked back.

williams.amy24d ago

Honestly, isn't that the truth with so many things? It's like buying cheap trash bags that rip the second you lift them, or a dollar store paintbrush that sheds bristles all over your fresh coat. You end up spending more time and money fixing the mess than if you just bought the good one from the start. Tbh, I've learned that in a lot of home stuff, that extra 20 bucks upfront saves you from a headache and a second trip to the store later. Ngl, my husband bought one of those cheap caulk guns last year and I swear it made the job harder, not easier. Frank sounds like a solid guy to know.