Bathroom Sealant Turning Black or Peeling? How to Replace It Properly

Remove black or peeling bathroom sealant, choose the right silicone, and apply a neat replacement that stays properly bonded.

Remove black or peeling bathroom sealant, choose the right silicone, and apply a neat replacement that stays properly bonded.

Window caulking works only when rain is entering through a sealable gap around the frame. Before buying sealant, check the leak path, the old bead, and whether the window can be reached safely.

Kitchen sink leaking underneath? Check the trap, hose, sink waste, silicone, and pipe joints before buying parts or calling a plumber.

Not sure whether to use filler, putty, or sealant? Here's how to pick the right product for your wall crack, nail hole, or gap — and avoid the mistakes that make repairs fail.