Believe it or not, you can save energy and keep critter entry to a minimum in your home by investing in a single product: door sweeps. Most doors have a slight gap between their base and the floor.

To help lower your energy bill, add soundproofing, and keep out unwanted dirt and critters, you’ll need the best door sweeps, which are the right size to cover the gap under your door and feature a ...

Installation of a door sweep can help eliminate drafts beneath doors. Drill holes are marked for reference when installing a door sweep. Evident from its name, a door sweep attaches to the bottom edge ...

Traditional door weatherstripping wears out quickly, which leads to home energy loss. Install an automatic bottom sweep that is longer lasting and much more efficient. Tom Silva of This Old House ...

Door sweeps attach to the bottom edge of a door and sweep along the floor as the door is opened and closed. Door sweeps come in a variety of colors and materials. The thicker the vinyl of the door ...

Q: We had a handyperson put in a door sweep on the left-hand door of double front doors that swing in. The sweep does not cover the threshold, which has a wooden or maybe plastic strip attached over a ...

Last month, we showed you how to replace the weather-strip on an exterior door. This month, we’ll talk about replacing the bottom sweep. The sweep seals the door to the threshold – keeping water and ...

When winter drafts creep in, a door draft stopper is a simple yet effective way to retain heat and boost energy efficiency. According to one U.S. Department of Energy report, the average home loses 25 ...

Q: We had a handyperson put in a door sweep on the left-hand door of double front doors that swing in. The sweep does not cover the threshold, which has a wooden or maybe plastic strip attached over a ...