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

Prepping to paint your walls a new shade? While you may understand how essential priming is when it comes to hiding the imperfections in the wall, an oft-forgotten step of equal importance is caulking ...

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Use 1-1/2-in., 18-gauge brad nails to secure the quarter-round snugly to the baseboard molding every 16 to 20 inches—more if the wall is abnormally crooked. 18-gauge brad nails also create smaller ...

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 ...

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

Caulking season is here. Time to seal those gaps in windows, around doors, and other places to reduce the amount of cold air seeping into your house, which contributes to higher energy bills. * Need ...

It goes without saying that a hazard-free home is something every homeowner hopes to achieve. However, some hazards continue ...