Whether it’s air-conditioning or heating season, leaks at home can cost you energy—and that adds up to money blowing in the wind. An estimated 65 percent of a homeowner’s utility bill is used to heat ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

Caulking window frames, which is typically done to give them a finished look (inside and out) and seal out drafts, is a fairly common DIY task. If it’s done incorrectly, however, you may be left with ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Exterior caulk is a thick, viscous solution that comes in a long tube. Applied with a ...

I was surprised that I received more comments on the article about “mastering the art of caulking” than any other article. One reader wanted to know how to apply that to the task of caulking around ...

Editor’s note: The Aiken Standard is reprinting a couple of the articles from the past How do I columns that will be demonstrated at the upcoming Home Show. Many “do-it-yourselfers” have told me that ...

Ok, so I'm trying to get my newly purchased home ready for winter. One of the things I need to do is to re-caulk all the exterior windows. My question to you folks is, do I scrape all of the old caulk ...