--Put on rubber gloves, if you have them. --Place the plunger into the toilet bowl and push down gently, just to remove the ...

Your toilet is overdue for caulking, and you've decided to tackle the job yourself. Brush up on the don'ts and common DIY errors before getting started.

Insert the plunger in the toilet's waste inlet. Be sure to make a good seal. "A well-performed plunge creates suction through the tight seal between plunger and drain," says McShane. Start pumping ...