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

These types of caulk dominate the shelves at tool supply stores. Labels don’t always tell you what’s in the tube, so we’ve ...

There are two basic types of caulk guns, manual and battery-powered, each of which have their own pros and cons. (Other automatic versions exist, like corded electric and pneumatic, but those are ...

Knowing where to caulk and what type of caulk to use can help seal leaks in your home. As much as 80 percent of air leakage occurs in areas other than windows and doors. This makes caulking a ...

Good thing most of the top sealant brands are available on online marketplaces, including 3M, Permatex, and Gorilla. 3M's fast-curing auto glass urethane windshield adhesive is currently for sale ...

Cheap caulking guns come with a ratchet-style handle that must be twisted loose to release the pressure on the caulk in the tube. With this type of gun, caulk will keep oozing out until you loosen ...

For most sealing and energy-efficiency projects around the house there are two basic kinds of caulk: silicone and latex. Both come in various types of containers, from toothpaste-size squeeze tubes… ...

Caulking is a year-round job. In the spring, we caulk the exterior of our home to get it ready for painting. In the summer, we recaulk tubs and showers that may have mildewed during the winter and ...

Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, you need to know how to use a caulk gun.

Generally, you need to buy a caulking gun and then a tube of caulk to put in the gun. Most caulks are fairly inexpensive — maybe $2 for a tube of latex, $5-$6 for polyurethane and $3 for silicone.

A friend told me an easy fix is to just caulk over the cracks. But at the hardware store, I found several different types of caulk. Which is the best to use on outside wood frames?

A water-based caulk can be smoothed out by dipping your finger in some water and then running it over the bead of caulk. Using a damp rag or a tile grout sponge also works. For other types of ...