Q: We were told to caulk around doors and windows for energy efficiency. I found that there is no caulking outdoors, and I think it would look bad on my natural shingled Cape. Is it possible that I ...

When most people think of caulk—and admittedly most people don’t spend a great deal of time on the subject—they picture ...

Q: As cold weather approaches, I want to make sure that my house is weatherproof. I have installed new weatherstripping at the doors, but is there anything else I can do? A: Weatherstripping your ...

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 ...

Caulking window frames, which is typically done to give them a finished look (inside and out) and seal out drafts, is a fairly common DIY task. If it’s done incorrectly, however, you may be left with ...

Old windows - that let cold air into the house and warm air out - can really drive up your energy bills. But is that reason enough to replace them? "It shouldn't be the only consideration," says Dan ...