When most people read about caulking or ask for advice, they visualize a white or beige paste being applied to a wall or bathroom tile. However, there are many different types of caulking available to be used in the home, and one of the features of caulk is its adaptability. Caulking ...
One of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to transform your kitchen is to give the walls a fresh coat of paint. Opt for a light, neutral color to make the space feel bigger and brighter, or choose a bold accent wall to add a pop of personality. This project doesn’t require a...
Caulking seems like a relatively easy home project until you make an enormous mess of your bathroom doing it. Here's how to caulk a bathtub, shower or sink properly.
Check caulking around showers and bathtubs Shut off interior valves to outdoor water pipes – This will help prevent your pipes from freezing and costly damage as a result. Good luck in your new home! FEATURED ARTICLES Camping Cleanup Dos & Don'ts READ MORE +Customer...
My favorite CaulkisDAP Alex Plus Easy Caulk. To see more details on caulking, clickhere. Cardboard boxesalso make wonderful DROP CLOTHS. They are sturdy, recyclable and you can drag your painting project around easily on them. When you remove painter’s tape, pull up a 12″ – 18″ secti...
Caulking a Kitchen Sink Like your bathroom plumbing, your kitchen sink requires a sturdy, but flexible, waterproof caulk. However, it also depends on the type of sink you have. For metal or stainless steel sinks, usually, a silicone caulk will adhere best. For porcelain sinks, however, you...
43. Remove grout from corners to prep for caulking. You hear over and over not to grout where to adjoining planes come together lest the grout crack after a few months. Well this is all well and good, but how do you prevent grout from getting in the corners? You don’t!
The less work you have to do the more time you have for the fun stuff like decorating. So, we decided that the existing wall would act as the “board” part of the board and batten. No need to spend money there, just paint the wall the trim color and you are done!
Essential Oils: Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus. Swab these around entrance points. Tip: Plugging holes and cracks with caulking or filling with vaseline will physically block their entrance. Food Barriers The ants could be attracted to your pet’s supper dish, a potted plant or dish of candies...
If it has been around for a while it had the chance to mark its territory. Damp spots, mold, and rotting wood are signs thesoggy enemyis taking over the place. But even if there are no indications (yet) your home’s atmosphere is too humid it’s wise to measure and control because...