@seal.it.once: What Do You Need to Caulk Around Your House? 10 Quick DIY Caulking Projects Wondering what needs to be caulked around your house? Start with the places where water, air, moisture, and pests can sneak through small gaps. Some of the easiest home caulking projects include sealing the kitchen backsplash, around the kitchen sink, bathroom vanity, bathtub and tile joint, shower corners, plumbing penetrations, window trim, exterior window and door joints, baseboards, and exterior utility penetrations. Many of these are quick DIY home maintenance projects that can be tackled in less than an hour. A small gap might not look like a big deal today, but damaged or missing caulk can allow moisture to get where it doesn’t belong and may eventually contribute to damaged trim, walls, cabinets, or other building materials. Before applying new caulk, remove failing material when needed, clean and dry the surface, choose a sealant appropriate for the location and materials, and allow it to cure according to the manufacturer’s directions. For exterior windows and other assemblies designed to drain water, never block weep holes or intended drainage paths with caulk. Walk around your house this weekend and look for cracked caulk, peeling caulk, missing sealant, gaps around sinks and tubs, deteriorated exterior joints, and places where two different materials meet. You don’t always need a major renovation to make your home better. Sometimes you just need a tube of caulk, an hour, and one less thing on the to-do list. 🔧🏠 Save this DIY caulking checklist for your next weekend home improvement project and follow Seal It Once for more caulking tips, home maintenance ideas, sealing guides, and simple DIY repairs.

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