A fresh bead of caulk around a bathtub looks deceptively simple when done right. That clean white line seems like it should take five minutes and require no special skills. The reality is a lot ...

"The black marks is a telltale sign that water is getting behind the tile." ...

Dear James: As hard as I try to keep it clean, there continues to be some dark mildew on the bathroom caulk. Should I just remove the old caulk and redo it?—Nick H. Dear Nick: You can continue to try ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Clean caulking comes down to three things: the position of the caulk gun, the speed ...

Q: My landlord’s novice repair person caulked around the bathtub — twice. Both times, the caulk pulled away from the wall. Why? And what’s the right way to do it? A: New caulk doesn’t stick well to ...

If you have a bathtub with a tile surround, you need to keep the caulk in good condition. Once it peels or cracks, water seeps in and can damage the wall or floor. Over time, persistent moisture can ...

The caulk around my tub is pretty gross. It’s missing in places where the ceramic tile meets the tub. What’s an easy way to remove old caulk? What kind should I use to re-caulk? What are the biggest ...

Caulk is used to seal the joint where your bathtub meets the ceramic tile. Grout keeps water from working its way between the tiles. There's a lot of expansion and contraction along the bathtub joint, ...

Dear James: I am a real stickler about keeping my bathroom clean, but the caulk around the bathtub and sink always has black mildew. Is there anything I can do to stop it, and how can I remove the old ...

If you don't have the cash to pay someone to spiff up your tub or shower, head to your local hardware store for a few items that will help you recaulk your tub. This project takes an afternoon to pull ...