Contractor using a caulking gun along a baseboard - Aquaarts Studio/Getty Images When you think of a home renovation project, tasks like painting the walls and installing new fixtures might be the ...

Whether you are caulking a new joint or replacing worn-out caulking, the only difference will be in the prep. The Prep! It’s not all in the prep, but any good caulking project starts there. Begin all ...

A good caulk line can be the difference between a job looking amateurish or clean and professional. If you want the latter, ...

Caulking window frames, which is typically done to give them a finished look (inside and out) and seal out drafts, is a fairly common DIY task. If it’s done incorrectly, however, you may be left with ...

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 ...

There are all sorts of options on the market, from squeeze tubes to power caulk guns. For the average homeowner I recommend a standard caulk gun. It's inexpensive, easy to control and gets the job ...

Applying caulk can be tricky and frustrating, but one woman has shared a simple technique for a smooth finish without messy ...

Q. Tim, my husband caulked a few things in the bathroom and made an enormous mess. The caulk is smeared and there are gaps. Can it be repaired? He had the best of intentions but didn’t seem to be ...

Q. We read your recent column regarding caulking bathtubs and were wondering if these same steps apply to a marble shower. If not, what would you recommend for recaulking marble showers? The step ...

When working with silicone caulk, wear old clothes and work in a well-ventilated space. The fumes generated by the curing silicone caulk are very strong. If you get silicone caulk on clothing, it is ...