DEAR TIM: My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions were wonderful, his skill level leaves much to be desired as he made a mess ...

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Q: My son tried to do me a favor while I was out of town by caulking my kitchen backsplash. Although his intentions were wonderful, he made a mess of things. How do I remove the dried caulk and how ...