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 ...

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: As hard as I try to keep it clean, there continues to be some dark mildew on the bathroom caulk. Should I just remove the old caulk and redo it? — Nick H. Dear Nick: You can continue to ...

Q: My husband and I are trying to determine how to fix the grout that's chipping and cracking between the wall and our bathtub. This is our first house, so we aren't sure what to do. At first, we ...

Dear James: I am a real stickler about keeping my bathroom clean, but the caulk around the bathtub and sink always has black mildew. Is there anything I can do to stop it, and how can I remove the old ...

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