DIY home guide: Winter
How to protect the value of your property, cut energy costs, avoid costly repairs, and spiff up your surroundings this winter.
Tighten the seals
Cost: $5 for a tube that covers 50 feet, typically enough for one bathroom or kitchen
Worn out or poorly sealed caulking around your tubs, showers, and sinks can lead to water damage to your floors, walls, and the ceilings below. If you spot cracks or gaps, remove the old caulking and reapply with bathroom caulk.
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Last updated January 28 2011: 4:46 PM ET
