When it comes to sealing, reinforcing, and beautifying the home, now is a great time to be alive—thanks to the wide array of high-tech latex, silicone, and other products available today. But the selection can be daunting.
Caulking a wall before painting will require a different material than repairing cracked sealant around a drafty window or dealing with a leaky sink. This raises the first question: caulk or sealant?




