As the final few warm days of the year float by, this is do-it-yourselfer’ last chance to prepare their homes for the cold sting of winter. Of all the energy-efficiency steps a homeowner can take, ...

Sealing and insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make it more comfortable and energy-efficient for all seasons. The standard for newly constructed homes is R50 (heat ...

A number of factors must be considered when choosing caulking. They include durability, flexibility, whether the caulk can be painted and, of course, price. The most expensive caulk is not always the ...

Because as much as 80 percent of air leakage occurs in areas other than windows and doors, caulking is an absolute winter necessity. Use Caulk to Seal Leaks Before Winter After determining which areas ...

Question: I have checked my house and it needs to be caulked in many spots. When is the best time of the year to caulk and are there any special tools to make application easier and neater? _ M.V.

Caulk is the inexpensive, easy-to-use problem-solver that seals windows, bathtubs, sinks, siding and closes troublesome joints inside and outside the house. The complication: you only need a tube or ...