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 ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

A gap in an exterior wall lets heated air escape. Common places for openings include the edges of doors, windows and chimneys, the places where pipes or wires enter the house, and the joint between ...

If you're noticing a gap between walls or a crack in the caulk around your window, you may be wondering what's caused it.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.