When it comes to buying a caulking gun do not scrimp and buy a cheap one. You will hate it and never be successful at laying a beautiful bead of caulk. Don’t spend less than $10 on a gun.  Buy the ones the pros use for $15-$20 and with a little practice you will caulk like a pro!

The queen of all paint brushes, the one I use for almost all my indoor work is the 2 ½ inch  GenY sash brush by Elder and Jenks. It will cost $16-$20 but if you take good care of it you will have it to use for years.

Battery powered drill makes life bearable and jobs do-able for all women. My first love was the DeWalt 18 volt cordless drill but alas as I have aged I have moved onto to a lighter weight model. My new love is a Bosch 12 V litheon drill driver (Bosch PS41-2A $160). It is noisy but is has its own light!

The Six-in-One painter’s tool is one of those deceptively simple tools with multiple uses. It is a must have for removing old caulk from your tub or shower stall.