If you've ever filled a large gap with caulk, only to watch it pull away from the edges as it dries, you've experienced one of the primary reasons that backer rod exists. Backer rod does more than ...

Backer rod conserves crack filler Just cut and place Ideal for use with Flexon and Crack-Fil (also from Garon) Use backer rod that is 1/4-in. larger than the width of the crack Garon Products ...

Q. I'm getting ready to buy backer board for a ceramic tile project. There are different types out there, and I'm a little confused. Which backer boards would you use and which would you avoid? You've ...

The advent of cement backer board has made it possible for do-it-yourselfers to lay tile like a pro. The reason: For most installations, it eliminates the need to set tile in a thick bed of mortar.