Preserving an Open Tube of Caulk

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Have you finished a caulking job and discovered that you still have a significant amount of caulk left in the tube that you don't want to waste? This simple tip can preserve that unused caulk... at least for a while.
	Take an electrical wire nut and simply screw it on the end of the caulk tube. View A Complete Video Segment Of This Tip
This technique works well for glue bottles and even containers that hold the chalk dust for a chalk line.
	Wire nuts are available in different sizes indicated by different colors. If the first size doesn't fit, just try another one!