Before you can put a bead of nice, fresh caulk around your bathtub or window, you need to remove entirely the bad old stuff. Here's how.

Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, you need to know how to use a caulk gun.

Caulking is a year-round job. In the spring, we caulk the exterior of our home to get it ready for painting. In the summer, we recaulk tubs and showers that may have mildewed during the winter and ...

If the old caulk is dry and brittle, it is likely a latex caulk. This type of caulk will have to be completely removed because it will be cracked and not provide a good water seal. This is an ...

If the old caulk is dry and brittle, it is likely a latex caulk. This type of caulk will have to be completely removed because it will be cracked and not provide a good water seal. This is an ...

Q: How can I repair cracks in my home’s stucco siding? A: If the cracks are no more than about 3/8-inch wide, you can seal them with a high-quality acrylic-latex caulk, sold at many home centers ...

You'll need to use acrylic-latex caulk for this trick to work, but all you need to do is line the bottom of the rug with a little caulk every six inches or so.