How to Weatherize Your Home with Silicone Caulk

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1. Chose the right caulk - 100% silicone caulk that will not break down, like GE Silicone 2 Window and Door Caulk.

2. Find the leaks - Look around windows and doors and check where old caulk has failed. Check your attics and basements as well.

3. Clean the surface - Remove old caulk, dirt and particles.

4. Prepare the tube and seal - Cut the nozzle to the desire bead size, pierce the inner seal with a stiff wire, then insert the cartridge into the caulking gun. Hold the caulking gun at a 45 degree angle. Use your finger or a caulk smoothing tool. If you're going to paint, use a paintable caulk like GE Groov.

5. Clean up - With silicone caulk, you will need to use mineral spirits to clean up.

Read more detailed instructions on how to apply caulk at http://www.Lowes.com/Caulk