Have you noticed your bathroom has been starting to look a bit old and dingy? While it may be tempting to consider a fresh coat of paint or new tiles, you may want to try replacing your shower caulk ...

There’s nothing quite like a steamy shower to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit after a good night’s sleep or a long, hard day. But when the caulk around your enclosure begins to crack and ...

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 ...

Dear James: I try to keep the bathroom as clean as possible, but the caulk around the bathtub and shower stall is black. Can you tell me how to clean the caulk or how to replace it if that is ...

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 ...

If caulk around a tub or shower has deteriorated, the middle of this month is a perfect time to replace it. Why then? Most tub caulk needs to cure for 24 to 36 hours before you expose it to water. So ...