The caulking on this window has crumbled (and the window frame itself has cracked), which makes it very drafty. If a spot looks like it needs fresh caulk, lick your finger and hold it near the gap on ...

While weep holes may appear as nothing more than tiny gaps or small tubes in your home’s exterior, they actually perform the vital function of allowing trapped moisture to escape from behind walls, ...

Here’s what to know. As you examine your home, check the caulking on the inside and the outside of the window. The location determines what type of caulk you’ll need. Here are a few types to ...

What can I do, short of replacing the windows, which seem to be of good quality? A: The gap you’re worried about is supposed to be left open, without caulk. If water has been getting inside or ...

After caulking around the outside of the window, move inside and use weather stripping to seal around the sash. (The sashes are the movable parts of a window that open and close.) There are dozens ...

Inspecting and repairing caulk should be done every year, both inside your home and out. On the exterior of the home, caulk should be applied around door and window frames, where siding materials join ...