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1. How to Caulk

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   FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - home-renovation - featured

   I recently noticed that our bathtub had no caulk around it, it had been caulked before but since then it has all worn off... Anyway it's time for more caulk , and I thought I'd make an Instructable on it. What You'll Need 1. a caulk tube 2. a caulk gun 3. some paper towels you can pick up both a ... ...
2. How to Preserve an Open Caulk Tube

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   FromRon Hazelton's Housecalls - Projects & Tips

   Have you finished a caulking job and discovered that you still have a significant amount of caulk left in the tube that you don't want to waste? This simple tip can preserve that unused caulk ... at least for a while. Take an electrical wire nut and simply screw it on the end of the caulk tube. ...
3. How to Remove and Replace Caulk Around Doors and Windows

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   FromRon Hazelton's Housecalls - Projects & Tips

   You know the joint between your door and window frames on the side of your house is a place where water, drafts, even insects can enter your home. Now typically those are sealed with caulk .  But after years of exposure to sunlight and weather, well that caulk can fail, just like this.  The first ...
4. How to Remove and Replace Bathtub Caulk

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   FromRon Hazelton's Housecalls - Projects & Tips

   You know, nothing makes an otherwise attractive bathroom more unattractive than an ugly line of caulk right here at the top of the tub.  Well, there’s an easy way to fix it. Start by putting a fresh blade in a utility knife and then cut out the old caulk .  You’ll want to make two cuts -- the first… ...