I carry an aluminum ladder on top of my truck and have been annoyed for years by the howling sound produced by the wind rushing over the holes at the ends of the rungs. On a recent job, I was filling gaps in framing with expanding foam. I still had half a can left when I finished up, so I shot a dab into each end of the ladder rungs. All of my subsequent ladder-hauling trips have been in silence.
Richard Tendick, Lakeville, MN
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Reliable Crimp Connectors
These reliable, high-quality connectors from Wirefy work on 10-22-gauge wire have heat-shrink insulation to keep out water and road salt.
8067 All-Weather Flashing Tape
Available in 2- to 12-in. widths, this is a good general-purpose flashing tape that sticks well to most things. It features a two-piece release paper, water-shedding layers, and good UV resistance.
Handy Heat Gun
This heat gun is great for drying joint compound, primer and paint when patching drywall and plaster walls. Plus it can soften adhesive, get a very cold small engine to start, and shrink heat-shrink tubing.
