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 ...

It seems I am forever recaulking my shower and bathtub. I have used DAP and silicone products with poor results. The DAP products shrink and crack and the silicone is a pain to clean up. Both seem to ...

If the caulking around your tub or shower is showing signs of wear—brittleness, cracking, and discoloration—it's important to address the issue before water damage takes hold. Fortunately, with a ...

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 ...

Q: The caulk around our bathtub turns black in spots from mildew. How can the stains be removed? A: Here is a system that always works for me: Soak strips of toilet tissue in chlorine bleach and wad ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: 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 necessary?