Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...

Do you know how to caulk—or even what caulk is? It’s something you rarely notice, but there it sits every day doing some pretty important work in your home. Once applied, this thin line of goo hardens ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

Cold weather can make window frames stiff and sealants hard to apply. Keep materials indoors or in a heated space until you ...

Caulking guns deliver a continuous bead of caulk to seal joints between two surfaces, such as gaps between window frames and jambs. Most caulking guns today are manual, meaning you squeeze a hand ...

As the temperature outdoors drops and heating bills rise inside your home, you might be wondering how to seal windows. After all, leaky windows—especially in older homes with single-pane designs—can ...

Your windows have a greater impact on your winter heating bills than you might realize. According to the U.S. Energy Department, heat loss through windows accounts for 25% to 30% of residential ...

Your windows have a greater impact on your winter heating bills than you might realize. According to the U.S. Energy Department, heat loss through windows accounts for 25% to 30% of residential ...