Caulking Made Simple With "Caulk Singles"

The amount of air that leaks from the seams of a typical home is the same amount of air that would escape through an open window. It's why home care experts recommend a routine caulking of a home's windows and doors -- at least once per year.

Solid, all-around caulk jobs can reduce a home's energy bill by as much as 20 percent.

A homeowner's basic toolkit should include the familiar caulking gun and tube for larger jobs, but for spot treatment, Caulk Singles can be a good alternative.  A product of GE, Caulk Singles are single-use caulking "packages", squeezable like a toothpaste tube. 

The singles are easier-to-control than a traditional caulking tube, and require no instruction or experience.

Caulk Singles are made in 3 varieties :

• Waterproof Silicone (White), for white finishes
• Waterproof Silicone (Clear), for colored finishes
• Paintable Acrylic, for paintable seals

Caulk Singles cost roughly $2.50 per package on Amazon, but may be cheaper at a local hardware store.