Time to seal those gaps around windows, doors and other places to reduce the amount of cold air seeping into your house, which contributes to higher energy bills. Need to know: The right caulk for the ...

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Editor’s note: Henri de Marne is on vacation this week. These letters originally appeared in the column in 2011. Q. I am an elderly widow who needs roof repairs. Light is showing in around two ...

Slim gaps can appear between wood floor boards when the aging fill between the boards cracks, dries and pops up out of place. The gaps can be anywhere from a few inches to a foot in length, resulting ...

Caulk is a home-improvement hero. No matter how skilled the carpentry, there are always small cracks and gaps that need to be sealed around windows, cabinets, doors and sinks. Caulks help insulate, ...

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DEAR TIM: I’m going to build a new home and want to make sure I seal all air leaks. The new home is close to where I live, and I have the time and inclination to do some work on it myself. My current ...

Q: How can I seal the gap where my asphalt driveway meets the concrete garage floor? The driveway rises during winter and falls in spring, and I know this is caused by water freezing and thawing ...

Possibly the most valuable skill a homeowner can have is the ability to caulk. More specifically, the ability to caulk properly. Shower surrounds and shower doors rely on caulk to keep water inside.

Latex caulk is commonly used to fill in gaps between abutting surfaces. Here's a look at the most common types of latex caulk for interior and exterior use.