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Q. Caulking is not my favorite job. I have to use silicone caulk to seal a leaking shower enclosure. Can you offer any tips on caulk removal so I do not damage the metal or the marble curb? What is ...

When working with silicone caulk, wear old clothes and work in a well-ventilated space. The fumes generated by the curing silicone caulk are very strong. If you get silicone caulk on clothing, it is ...

Q: How can I install a replacement glass pane in a window alongside an entrance door? The window has coloured glass on the outside, but the clear inner glass broke. A: After getting a replacement ...

Working on stuff in your bathroom generally means using a caulk gun, like the one offered by Ryobi. What are some of the most ...

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 ...

Whether it is to seal windows, weatherproof your roof, or make your bathroom tiles fit together perfectly, there are plenty of reasons why a caulking gun belongs in your tool box. These days, there ...

Q: Our 1920 house has semi-textured lath-and-plaster walls. In one room we used a steamer to remove wallpaper but damaged the thin layer of drywall compound that had been applied to smooth out the ...