Winter is a Great Time to Caulk All the Cracks Around the House
On windy evenings, when you are sitting around trying to watch television or maybe read a book while relaxing on the couch, you may have heard or felt a slight breeze brushing over you. The windows and doors are closed, but you can still feel it. It gives you a bit of a chill. Why is there a cold breeze inside your house? It is likely due to small cracks around your windows, doorways and vents. The tiny cracks allow air to seep in and chill your house. During the winter months when you are trying to heat your home, this doesn’t help matters. You need to take care of the caulking around these areas. Our team at Greenwood Hardware is here to help you!
You can take care of the many cracks around your windows, vents and doors with caulking. However, if you are headed to the store to pick up caulking, you might as well get enough to take care of all of the little areas around the house that need it. Once you start looking, you will probably be surprised to discover just how valuable caulking is to your home. Caulking around your sinks, bathtubs and even areas around your foundation can help seal up an area as well as make it look a little better. There is a trick to caulking. Check out the steps below.
- Buy caulking that is suitable for your project. There are many different kinds available as well as different colors. For areas around your sink or tub, choose a white silicone bathroom caulk. For areas around your windows, do your best to choose a latex caulk shade that will blend in with the paint on your wall. These types of caulk are typically able to be painted over.
- Buy a good caulking gun. You need one that is easy to handle and will allow you to place a smooth line of caulk.
- Clean and wash the area. Remove any old caulking.
- Start at the top of an area and slowly squeeze the gun, keeping a steady line of caulk all the way to the end of the area. You want it to be smooth and all in one line if at all possible.
- Follow the instructions on the caulking and allow to dry accordingly.
If you are ready to take care of some of the little things around the house, head into Greenwood Hardware and pick up the supplies you need. Come on in, or contact us today.