Hold the caulk gun at a 45-degree angle and do a few practice runs on a piece of paper first to get a feel for how much pressure to apply. You’ll find you have to gently and repeatedly squeeze ...

Step 4 Use the old baseboards to measure and cut. We placed the old baseboards up against the new baseboard and drew lines on the new board and even angles of the cuts.

Learn essential tips for caulking sinks, bathtubs, baseboards, casings, and other joints smoothly and professionally. This ...

Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, you need to know how to use a caulk gun.

* What it will cost: Caulk can run from $3 to $10 a tube, depending on what it's made of and the length of its warranty. A high-end manual caulk gun can run up to $50. But the one you want to buy ...