Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, ...

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Protect your home this fall by sealing hidden entry points so the mice, spiders, and stink bugs can’t settle in for winter.

Dear James: I noticed a draft coming in through a few of my windows, even though I recently had the weatherstripping replaced. I am afraid my heating bills are going to get very high this year. What ...

Welcome to the second installment in our eight-week winterizing challenge. Last week we talked about a quick fix for drafty windows—insulating them with a quick-stick plastic during the winter. My ...

This is especially helpful on projects like caulking windows, since it will push the caulk into the joint and ensure a tight, smooth seal. Wipe the caulk off your finger with the wet rag. Pro tip: ...

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 ...

Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...