Should I Caulk the Baseboard Gap or Use Molding Instead?
I recently refinished my hardwood floors and replaced the baseboard, but I'm not happy with the gap where the baseboard meets the floor. It's pretty unsightly. Should I…
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What's the Waiting Time for Silicone to Dry Before I Can Remove It?
Hey everyone! I've been having some trouble with my hands and using a caulk gun has been pretty challenging. I tried to apply silicone to my sink and…
How Can I Tell if I Have Grout or Caulk in My Shower?
I'm trying to figure out if the material between the tiles in my shower is grout or caulk. I recently got some caulk to seal a few gaps,…
Will Expired Silicone Caulk Harm My Wood?
I made a bit of a rookie error by using expired silicone caulk as a temporary adhesive for sticking rigid foam board to my rim joist. It's holding…
Why Does My Caulk Gun Keep Gushing Caulk After I Release the Button?
Hey everyone! I've been doing a lot of painting lately, and I've run into a puzzling issue with my caulk gun. I'm using standard DAP paintable caulk, and…
Looking for Your Top Caulk and Silicone Recommendations
Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for reliable caulks and silicones that you swear by. I've had good experiences with GE Advanced Silicone, but I'm curious about their…
Do I Need Caulk or Grout Where My Shower Walls Meet the Floor?
Hey everyone! I recently renovated my bathroom and got a fully tiled shower using the Schluter system for waterproofing. However, I noticed there's just grout where the walls…
Is replacing window glazing with wood trim and caulk a good idea?
I'm in the process of restoring my old windows and I'm trying to figure out the best method for the glazing. I've come across the traditional glazing putty…
How to Fix the Gap Between My Foundation and Driveway?
I have a wide gap, about 2 inches, between my foundation and asphalt driveway, as shown in this [link](https://i.imgur.com/sqlqTZt.jpeg). The height difference from the garage floor to the…
How Can I Soundproof Around My Double Glazed Windows?
Hey everyone! We've just moved into a new house, and I've noticed that some of the windows have a noticeable gap above them. If I look up from…
Is Caulk Enough for Gaps in Hardie Backer Board Before Tiling a Shower?
Hey everyone! I'm a bit anxious about my shower tile installation. My contractor has applied Red Guard and let it dry, but I noticed some gaps between the…
What Type of Putty is This I Found Under My Shower Door?
Hey everyone! I discovered some black putty-like material under the aluminum fixture that guides my sliding shower door. It doesn't look or feel like plumbing putty; it has…
Is it safe to use steel wool and caulk around my radiator heater to block mouse holes?
I'm dealing with some pesky mice under my apartment's radiator heater, and I want to block the holes around it. I'm considering using steel wool along with caulk…
Bathroom Smell & Caulk Issues - What Could Be Wrong?
Hey everyone! So about a year ago, a contractor installed some new LVP flooring and reseated my toilet with a new wax seal. They also caulked around the…
Why Did My New Caulk Turn Yellow?
I had a professional recaulk my bathroom, and while it looked great for a week or two, it started to yellow after that. The pro isn't replying to…
Is it Normal for a Freestanding Acrylic Tub to Only Be Held by Caulk?
I'm replacing the caulk around my freestanding acrylic bathtub since it's degrading, and I noticed there's no caulk at all on the back side. Is it normal for…
Should I Use Caulk or Spray Foam for a 1/4" Hole in My Siding?
I'm running a doorbell wire through my wood siding and need to drill a 1/4" hole for it. To properly seal and insulate the hole, should I use…
Can I use strong adhesive to install curtains on my balcony?
I'm looking to hang a curtain on my balcony, but since there aren't any walls to use a tension rod, I was thinking of adhering the curtain rod…
Should I Use Caulk Instead of Grout Above My Kitchen Counter?
I've noticed that the grout where my kitchen countertop meets the backsplash has started cracking. We bought this house about five years ago, and the kitchen itself is…
What Color Caulk Should I Use: Match the Floor or Trim?
I'm working on caulking the area where the stone in my foyer meets the flooring. The flooring is a faded black and the stone is grey, while my…