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 ...

Caulk is used everywhere, from kitchens and bathrooms to windows and sidings. Latex caulks in particular have become increasingly popular because they are low-odor, water-based, and therefore more eco ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

Dear James: I noticed a draft coming in through a few of my windows, even though I recently had the weatherstripping replaced. I am afraid my heating bills are going to get very high this year. What ...

Dear James: I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy days. What else can I do myself to reduce these air leaks? — Troy M. Dear Troy: Most air leaks by ...

Welcome to the second installment in our eight-week winterizing challenge. Last week we talked about a quick fix for drafty windows—insulating them with a quick-stick plastic during the winter. My ...

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