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 Friday, August 29, 2008
Tip of the Day Categories » Caulking

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Tip of the Day Articles: Caulking
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(More) Cool Caulk Tips
Here's another "cool" trick... to smooth a bead... without a lick !!
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A Caulk in Time Saves Nine
It's time to start making your home shipshape and watertight for the long winter months ahead.
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A Little "Caulk Talk"
Today, instead of just one type of caulk, there are hundreds.
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Caulk With Color
Now you can match caulking color to any paint color that you blend.
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Caulking Deep Cracks
It's OK to use high-quality caulk on cracks up to about 1/8-inch wide and 1/2-inch deep, but caulk alone should never be used to fill larger gaps.
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Caulking Outside Corners
How to keep weatherproofing "goo" flowing straight and true.
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Caulking Technique ? Part 1
For proper application that lasts and lasts, two sides are better than three!
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Caulking Technique ? Part 2
Here's how and why pros are "finger-lickin'-good" smooth applicators.
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Caulking Time (Here Again)
Autumn means sealing out winter chills that reduce comfort and raise energy bills!
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Caulking vs. Putty
If it's a hole or a scratch, use putty to match -- but if it's a long, open seam where water can leak, just lay in a bead of waterproof caulk like silicone.
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Cold Caulking Remedy
Some caulks and adhesives thicken and become hard to use when the mercury dips a little, but we have a remedy!
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Good to the Last Drop
How to get the most out of a tube of caulk.
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Grasping at (Drinking) Straws
Straws are versatile tools.
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Grout and Caulk Stop Water Damage
Prevent water damage by checking bathroom seams and joints -- immediately!
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How to Buy Caulking
Polyurethane caulk costs more, but lasts three to four times as long as latex.
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How to undo calk and glue
Don't feel stuck, learn to become unglued.
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Masterpiece Caulking
Here's a tip that will make caulk lines neater, crisper and longer-lasting.
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Moisture: Public Enemy #1
Defend your home with caulking!
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Putty or Caulk: What's the Difference?
If it's a hole or a scratch use putty to match, but if it's a long, open seam, where water can leak, just lay in a bead of waterproof caulk.
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Re-Caulking A Tub Or Shower
Replace that grimy, grungy mess, and Mom will say: You're the best!
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Remove Caulking from Winterized Windows
Caulk remover works best for unopenable windows.
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Removing Old Caulk?
Here's how to "soften up" a "hard" home improvement job.
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Spotting Nail Holes
Here's an option that might be sitting out in your garage, just waiting to do the job!
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Tighten loose knobs
Got loose knobs that slip? Get a grip!
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Wind Caulking
Wind caulking stays in place where you need it, as long as you want it, and peels right off when you don't.
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