Do-it-yourself maintenance is an endless list of learning the basics. From lifting up and supporting a car to general engine maintenance, there’s always a first attempt that builds up competency and ...

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 ...

on our mud room door. The incorrectly measured replacement pane came up short because it sat in a deep channel in the frame. Calling upon do-it-yourself creativity, I filled the gap with a strip of ...

If you’re tired of looking at the same grimy caulk on some of the fixtures in your home but aren’t sure how to 1) remove the caulk and 2) how to apply it, we’re here to help. The first thing you ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Caulk is used to create a waterproof or insulating seal between building materials.