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 ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe For any budding DIYer, re-caulking a bathtub or sink is a rite of ...

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 ...

Caulking guns deliver a continuous bead of caulk to seal joints between two surfaces, such as gaps between window frames and ...

Using a traditional, manual caulk gun can be a little bit of a pain. They can be difficult to control when applying a consistent rate, as it relies on your own ability to apply regular pressure. They ...

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 ...

Water getting places it shouldn’t is always a problem, whether it involves roadway flooding or a leak in your bathroom from a poorly sealed substrate. While there are some home maintenance tasks that ...

Q. There are a couple of bathtubs in my house with old, dirty, cracked caulk around the joints. I want to replace the caulk, but the old stuff is so hard I haven’t been able to get it out. Can I put ...

There's something satisfying about taking on a home-related DIY project from time to time. Whether it's resanding the floors, building a brand-new cabinet, or fixing a leaky bathroom faucet, planning ...