This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

The caulking on this window has crumbled (and the window frame itself has cracked), which makes it very drafty. If a spot looks like it needs fresh caulk, lick your finger and hold it near the gap on ...

Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...