On your list of “Fun Things to Do This Weekend,” caulking your bathtub probably isn’t one of them. However, this home maintenance chore is essential. “Caulk prevents water from going into the cracks ...

In my last column, I covered basic maintenance for a tiled bathroom wall around the tub area. This week, we will cover bathtub surround inserts, which are just as effective as tile in keeping water ...

There’s nothing quite like a steamy shower to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit after a good night’s sleep or a long, hard day. But when the caulk around your enclosure begins to crack and ...

Caulking a tub or shower not only improves the look of a bathroom, but it also deters mold buildup and extends the life of the bathroom by preventing water damage behind a tub surround or tile.

Enclosing a bathtub with a tile or wood ”surround” is a popular improvement that is not too difficult for amateurs with basic carpentry experience. The project involves building a lumber framework ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Clean caulking comes down to three things: the position of the caulk gun, the speed ...

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 ...

When installing a new 60-inch tub within an existing 60-inch inset, the process is fairly straight-forward. Once the old tub has been removed, the new tub and shower faucet is plumbed with the water ...

The first common mistake happens before you even open the caulk tube. Without proper surface preparation, your new caulk will ...