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 ...

I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy days. What else can I do myself to ...

Do you know how to caulk -- or even what caulk is? It's something you rarely notice, but there it sits every day doing some pretty important work in your home. Once applied, this thin line of goo ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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

It’s a simple fact: To stop cold air from entering your house or warm air from escaping, caulk the windows. It’s one of the best bangs for your buck to conserve energy because it is easy to do and the ...

HomeServe reports that winterizing windows can cut heating costs, detailing steps like caulking, weatherstripping, and using insulation kits.

If you are ever faced with the problem of caulking a hard-to-reach space, a common plastic soda straw can be the answer. If you get one of the flex-type straws that bends in the middle you can stick ...

Q–We have a stick-built, two-story home, which is about 75 years old. It has a lot of windows and it’s quite drafty around the windows. I’ve been meaning to caulk all summer, but I haven’t gotten ...