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Here’s How to Prevent Drafts in Your Home

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Properly sealing up gaps, cracks and other drafty areas is essential to keeping your house warm through the winter. It can also significantly reduce your heating costs. Here’s how to get your home ready for blustery winds and freezing temperatures.


How to Seal Windows

Windows are a major area where chilly air can find its way inside. This is especially true when it comes to older windows. If your windows are more than ten years old you may want to consider replacing them with new windows.

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How to Seal Doors

Doors are another area that can allow drafts to enter your home. As with windows, door weather stripping is a good place to start. It may also be more cost-effective over the long term to replace an older exterior door with a new door.

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Sealing up your doors and windows takes a bit of time, but it’s a cost-effective strategy for preventing drafts. You’ll save money on heating bills, and your family will be comfortable throughout the long, cold winter.

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