So, how do you get super glue off your fingers and hands? Dropping super glue on fingers and other skin is not the end of the world, and can easily be cleaned off by following these simple steps. Soak the affected area If you do get super...
Sometimes a little bleach is all you need to remove stains from caulk. If, however, the caulk around your tub is in a permanent state of funky discoloration, it's time to remove and replace it. The same is true if the caulk is starting to...
It happens to everyone, even professionals -- you finish a project, and after applying the stain, an ugly blotch appears where a smear of glue sealed the wood away from your stain. You didn't see it before, and now it's there, in all it's whitish...
If the caulk around your bathtub is cracking, old, or just in need of an update, applying new caulk yourself is easy to do. with a few tools from your local hardware store. Remove the existing caulk first, before setting a smooth, new layer to...
Caulk can help keep water from seeping beneath the rim of your kitchen sink. Since it dries out and cracks over time, it needs to be replaced periodically to help keep the area it seals clean and dry. Steps: Make sure the rim of the sink is...
Caulking around a toilet is usually done to hide the gap between the toilet’s base and the floor for cosmetic reasons or to prevent odor leakage. It’s not done to prevent water from leaking around the base; doing this would cause more harm than good....
Whether you are protecting your bathroom tiles or sealing a window, silicone sealant is the material to use. Though it is super versatile and can be used on a variety of surfaces, this type of sealant will not last forever. When your sealant starts to...
Cured silicone is a notoriously difficult substance to remove from any surface. To get it off, you often have to resort to scraping and pulling, and the procedure can be painstaking. While you can find industrial silicone remover products, they're not safe for home use....
How can you remove silicone caulk without the use of a chemical caulk remover? This was the question on my mind since the caulk between our kitchen countertops and tile backsplash had more separations than Liz Taylor. The last thing you want is to ruin an expensive...
Getting stickers off of plastic seems like it should be much easier than it is. You can simply try to pull the sticker off, but it may stay partially intact or leave residue. This is because many leading manufacturers use high-strength adhesives to keep labels...
