Q-Our old house is equipped with double-hung wood windows. Although there is metal (permanent) weatherstripping, nothing fits as it used to, so there is a problem with drafts around the edges on cold, ...

Caulking areas of a home where heat can leak out or cold air can enter is one of the most cost-effective energy improvements available to do-it-yourselfers. But the sheer number and variety of ...

Sealing and insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make it more comfortable and energy-efficient for all seasons. The standard for newly constructed homes is R50 (heat ...

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, caulk is a material or substance used for filling in the gaps around the edge of something. Another definition “is a material used to seal joints or seams ...

B.J. McDuffie recommends weatherizing your home when Daylight Savings Time ends. But the weatherization specialist brought her list of tips, demonstration tools and free weather-proofing kits to last ...

TWITTER users were once again left at odds after Wordle’s daily puzzle was revealed as caulk. But what is its meaning and where did it originate from? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, caulk is a ...

Question: I have checked my house and it needs to be caulked in many spots. When is the best time of the year to caulk and are there any special tools to make application easier and neater? _ M.V.