Caulking window frames, which is typically done to give them a finished look (inside and out) and seal out drafts, is a fairly common DIY task. If it’s done incorrectly, however, you may be left with ...

Q: There are multiple holes in the bricks on the front of our house. I’ve had no luck finding a professional to fill the holes and match the brick color and finish as closely as possible. How can I do ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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

Joints around windows and between masonry panels in public buildings erected or renovated during the 1960s and 1970s were often sealed with a caulk containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The ...

Some home improvement products are truly magical, and caulk is one of them. Used to seal edges and corners in cracks, tile, and masonry, caulk can cure your drafty window problem or easily touch up ...

Question: My ten-year-old house developed some cosmetic cracks in the mortar. I got some bids to have tuck-pointing work done and nearly gagged when I looked at the cost. I’m wondering about using a ...