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 ...

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 ...

If you don't have the cash to pay someone to spiff up your tub or shower, head to your local hardware store for a few items that will help you recaulk your tub. This project takes an afternoon to pull ...

If the caulk around your tub is cracked, black, or just plain icky, a tube of caulk and a wet finger can save you from disaster. A well-placed bead of caulk keeps water from seeping behind the tub and ...

Renovating a bathroom can feel intimidating, especially if you've never done it before. If you’re upgrading your bathroom and looking for an easy way to seal gaps around your toilet, tub or sink, you ...

Points where bathtubs, sinks and countertops meet walls are poorly sealed in many homes, and leaks sometimes develop that can damage walls or floors around or under the fixtures. Attempting to seal ...

Q. This week: The joint between our cast iron tub and the tiling on the wall has turned almost completely black. Nothing I put on it will clean it to the point that it is white, the way it was when it ...

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 ...

Caulking is that stuff that builders and contractors use to fill and seal seams where two surfaces meet, to prevent water and weather from entering and causing damage. And if your home is five to 10 ...

Fiberglass, tile, marble, granite and solid surface materials are among the most popular finishes for the walls that surround a tub or shower. Although taste and budget usually dictate the choice of ...

Brownstoner Services offers a community of trusted local experts who are here to help with all of your home-related needs. “The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with ...