Use a utility knife, putty knife or a caulk removal tool to scrap off the old caulking. Once the surface is clear, clean it with some rubbing alcohol. Let the surface dry completely.

After applying the caulk, I used a specialized tool from the previously mentioned Homax kit to smooth it out. Unlike interior caulking, avoid using your fingers to prevent creating a big sticky mess.

The caulk keeps coming off my bathtub. How do I repair it? My landlord’s repair person has done the job twice, but the caulk keeps pulling away.

Josh Woodell with Woodell Construction talks about various caulk options for Fixer-upper Friday. Certain kinds are used for certain areas around the home and Josh talks about the differences and ...