Easiest Way To Caulk Windows

The key to an effective caulking job is to remove as much of the old caulk as possible.

Different types of caulks have different uses, so check with your local hardware store to find out what type will work best. Zhuravlev Andrey/Shutterstock

Dear James: I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy days. What else can I do myself to reduce these air leaks?—Troy M.

Dear Troy: Most air leaks by windows can be dramatically reduced by installing new weatherstripping at the window joints. It sounds like you may have some leaky joints around your windows where they are set into the wall opening. This is not uncommon, because caulk does deteriorate and become leaky over time.