DIY Insulation, Caulking & Sealing
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DIY Insulation, Caulking & Sealing
Best DIY tips for sealing air leaks around windows?, Favorite caulk brands for window sealing—your recommendations?, Spray foam vs. fiberglass insulation around windows—pros and cons?, Preventing drafts: DIY window caulking experiences?, How often should window caulking be replaced?, DIY sealing mistakes to…
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17 discussionsanyone else tried sealing windows themselves to save cash?
Last weekend I decided to finally tackle sealing my drafty windows myself. Um, let's just say it involved a lot more YouTube tutorials and accidental glue mishaps than…
What caulk actually keeps drafts out for good?
My 80s windows are letting in a chilly breeze again, and the old caulk is cracking. I’ve tried a couple brands but they either shrink or get all…
What’s your go-to fix for drafty windows in winter?
Quick poll: do you folks mostly use weatherstripping, plastic film kits, caulk, or just shove a towel in the gap and hope for the best? I’ve tried a…
Battling drafty windows—what actually works in winter?
Last winter I tried that shrink-wrap plastic stuff on my old windows, and honestly, it helped a bit but looked kinda sad. Now the cold’s back, and I’m…
Drafty windows in winter—what actually works to seal those gaps?
Every winter, I swear my living room turns into a wind tunnel. Tried those foam strips from the hardware store, but they kinda peel off after a few…
Thinking about swapping to fiberglass windows—worth it or nah?
My old wood windows are a pain (drafty, peeling paint), and I keep hearing fiberglass is the way to go for insulation. But are they really that much…
CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
Has anyone tried those plastic shrink kits for drafty windows? I’ve got a 1950s house and the wind just whistles through. Are they worth it or should I…
Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it? (1 viewing)
Last winter I got fed up with the cold drafts sneaking in around my windows, so I grabbed some of that foam sealing tape from the hardware store.…
What would you use if you lost your caulk gun halfway through a window job?
Imagine you're halfway through sealing up your drafty windows, and your caulk gun just... disappears. Would you try squeezing the tube by hand, or is there some clever…
Cheap tricks to keep your window frames from leaking air
I found out last winter that clear silicone caulk around the edges of my window frames made a huge difference in drafts. Super cheap and easy fix, but…