Handyman Terminology

noun a waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs

verb to fill or seal with caulk

• The contractor used caulk to seal the gaps in the window frames.
• I need to pick up some caulk from the hardware store for the bathroom renovation.
• I'll just slap some caulk on there and call it a day.
• She tried to caulk the emotional wounds with distractions, but they kept resurfacing.

noun work done by hand, often physical and requiring physical effort

• Manual labor refers to work that involves physical effort and skill.
• My dad always preferred manual labor jobs over desk jobs.
• I'm not cut out for all that manual labor stuff.
• Sometimes emotional healing can feel like manual labor for the soul.