Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, ...

So the caulking around your kitchen and bathroom sinks, tubs, windows and other fixtures are looking a little worse for wear. Maybe it’s stained, cracked, peeling or moldy. Freshening the caulk in ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

That's silicone for you. This useful material can shape-shift into various forms. It's caulk, it's grease, it's resin, it's rubber! In home improvement terms, "silicone" usually describes the caulk ...

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 ...

I was surprised that I received more comments on the article about “mastering the art of caulking” than any other article. One reader wanted to know how to apply that to the task of caulking around ...

Mixing wall paint and caulk might seem like a time-saving hack, but the results depend on compatibility. Some pairings work , ...

Does it look like it’s time to caulk–again–in your bathroom? Here are some ways to make caulk last longer. A caulk seal should remain intact for more than five years, according to Jason Toth, ...

Dear James: I try to keep the bathroom as clean as possible, but the caulk around the bathtub and shower stall is black. Can you tell me how to clean the caulk or how to replace it if that is ...