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 ...

On your list of “Fun Things to Do This Weekend,” caulking your bathtub probably isn’t one of them. However, this home maintenance chore is essential. “Caulk prevents water from going into the cracks ...

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 ...

Dear James: I am a real stickler about keeping my bathroom clean, but the caulk around the bathtub and sink always has black mildew. Is there anything I can do to stop it, and how can I remove the old ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 you’re tired of looking at the same grimy caulk on some of the fixtures in your home but aren’t sure how to 1) remove the caulk and 2) how to apply it, we’re here to help. The first thing you ...

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?