There are so many unnecessary home maintenance projects that you don't actually have to do. However, caulking is certainly not one of them. In fact, it's one of the simplest ways to protect your home ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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

Q: There’s a lot of contradictory advice on the internet about caulking. In particular, some sites are quite explicit that metal/wood junctions should not be caulked. I have a door-sized window where ...

Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...

Q: As cold weather approaches, I want to make sure that my house is weatherproof. I have installed new weatherstripping at the doors, but is there anything else I can do? A: Weatherstripping your ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Sitting next to a drafty window is a uniquely miserable experience ...

Ok, so I'm trying to get my newly purchased home ready for winter. One of the things I need to do is to re-caulk all the exterior windows. My question to you folks is, do I scrape all of the old caulk ...

Q: I would prefer do-it-yourself exterior storm windows to expensive replacement windows. Is there a good, effective and inexpensive design for do-it-yourselfers? A: Low-cost, home-made exterior storm ...