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 ...

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 ...

There’s nothing quite like a steamy shower to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit after a good night’s sleep or a long, hard day. But when the caulk around your enclosure begins to crack and ...

A fresh bead of caulk around a bathtub looks deceptively simple when done right. That clean white line seems like it should take five minutes and require no special skills. The reality is a lot ...

There are three tasks that every homeowner knows they'll need to tackle — deciding when to replace the roof, getting a new HVAC system, and recaulking the bathroom. Because bathrooms are exposed to so ...

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 ...

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