Plumber's putty is a clay-like sealing material that remains soft, making it perfect for creating watertight seals around faucets and drains. While caulk has largely replaced it in many applications, ...

If you've had to tackle DIY plumbing projects around the house, you know how indispensable plumber's putty can be. Thanks to this Play-Doh-like substance, you can easily set your faucets, and drains, ...

DEAR TIM: Caulking is not my favorite job, but I have to use silicone caulk to fix a leaking shower enclosure. Can you offer any tips on caulk removal so I do not damage the metal or the marble curb?

Plumber's putty is used under the sink drain, left top, and silicone caulk under the lip of the sink, left bottom, to hold it in place and create a barrier against potential water problems. Mark the ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For most homeowners, the bathroom is the one room in the house you don't want to mess with regarding maintenance and repairs. And of all your ...

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 ...

PLUMBERS SILICONE GREASE is specially-formulated for the plumbing professional. It lubricates and prevents corrosion on valve stems, faucets, ballcock linkages and other places where waterproof grease ...

For most sealing and energy-efficiency projects around the house there are two basic kinds of caulk: silicone and latex. Both come in various types of containers, from toothpaste-size squeeze tubes to ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Clean caulking comes down to three things: the position of the caulk gun, the speed ...