Caulking is a skill every homeowner should develop. Knowing how to caulk isn't an obvious skill the way most homeowners recognize they should learn how to paint a room. Caulking is more important than painting. The investment is manageable with caulking tools that are fairly inexpensive and you can …
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Why & Where to Caulk Around Your Home
What is caulking used for? It's a bit like magic, that you apply to your home to prevent costly home repairs. If water gets into your home’s infrastructure (roof, walls or floors), it can cause wood rot which is costly and time consuming to repair. The damp environment also encourages mold and …
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C is for Caulking
Caulking is a key homeowner skill because it's used in so many parts of the house, and you'll need to caulk year after year. Caulking is the material used to fill gaps where building materials meet. On your home's exterior, you caulk around doors and windows where they meet the siding. Inside you …
Home Repair: Lost & Found at Lowes
Home repair is a challenge for everyone. Even a homeowner "handyman" has to look at a project and create a list of the tools and materials. They'll start gathering what they need in their home workshop before heading out to store, so it sometimes make sense to split your home repair projects in half …
