On your list of “Fun Things to Do This Weekend,” caulking your bathtub probably isn’t one of them. However, this home maintenance chore is essential. “Caulk prevents water from going into the cracks ...

A fresh bead of caulk around a bathtub looks deceptively simple when done right. That clean white line seems like it should..

Now that fall has fallen, we hope you have caulked around your house, and we hope your handiwork looks good. If you can’t get a smooth bead of caulk, there are some easy ways to get good-looking ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

Q: My landlord’s novice repair person caulked around the bathtub — twice. Both times, the caulk pulled away from the wall. Why? And what’s the right way to do it? A: New caulk doesn’t stick well to ...

Home-building experts and do-it-yourselfers swear by caulk. Like WD-40, silicone caulk is one of those home survival products that no modern-day toolbox is without. The main reason for caulk’s ...

With so many choices available today, choosing the right caulk gun can be almost as difficult as choosing the right caulk. Here are a few things to look for when purchasing a caulk gun. Step 1: Think ...

Q: My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions were wonderful, he made a mess of things. How do I remove the dried caulk and how ...