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As temperatures drop, drafts from windows and doors can make your home chilly and cause your heating system to work overtime. Sealing these leaks not only saves on energy bills but also improves indoor air quality by keeping pollutants and allergens out. Here are simple, effective steps to seal your windows and doors this winter for a warmer, healthier home.<\/p>\n
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Start by identifying where cold air is sneaking in. Move your hand around the edges of windows and doors or use a lit candle\u2014the flame will flicker near leaks.<\/p>\n
Weatherstripping is an easy DIY solution for sealing gaps around windows and doors. Use foam or rubber weatherstripping around door frames and window sashes to block out drafts.<\/p>\n
For larger gaps or cracks around windows, apply caulk to seal them completely. A silicone-based caulk is best for exterior sealing, as it\u2019s durable and waterproof, while acrylic caulk works well indoors.<\/p>\n
Attach a door sweep to the bottom of exterior doors to block drafts from entering underneath. This simple addition can make a big difference in keeping your home warm.<\/p>\n
A clear window film applied to the glass can provide an extra layer of insulation, helping reduce heat loss. It\u2019s easy to install and remove and can significantly cut down on drafts.<\/p>\n
Quick Benefits:<\/strong> Seal out the cold this winter for a cozier, healthier home\u2014and breathe easier with fewer drafts!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As temperatures drop, drafts from windows and doors can make your home chilly and cause your heating system to work overtime. Sealing these leaks not only saves on energy bills but also improves indoor air quality by keeping pollutants and allergens out. Here are simple, effective steps to seal your windows and doors this winter […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":1116,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/11\/November-Blog-4-From-Drafts-to-Clean-Air-Easy-Steps-for-Sealing-Windows-and-Doors-This-Winter-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2024\/11\/November-Blog-4-From-Drafts-to-Clean-Air-Easy-Steps-for-Sealing-Windows-and-Doors-This-Winter-600x600.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"mhani","author_link":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/author\/mhani\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1080"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1122,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1080\/revisions\/1122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenhomesolutions.com\/middle-tennessee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
By sealing leaks, you reduce exposure to outdoor allergens and pollutants, improve indoor comfort, and help maintain better air quality. Plus, these steps are quick, affordable, and make a noticeable impact on warmth and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n