I live in a newly built home and the construction quality has been really good, overall. But one snag has been the front door ...
Dear Larry: Unfortunately, the problem you are experiencing is all too common in new homes. The weatherstripping on the bottom of a door is generally either vinyl or another rubbery compound. It will ...
Q: I can see sunlight sneaking in through the weatherstripping in my front door. I know it’s time to replace the weatherstripping, but what type should I buy? A: The short answer: It depends upon the ...
You can use weatherstripping in your home to seal air leaks around movable joints, such as windows or doors. To determine how much weatherstripping you will need, add the perimeters of all windows and ...
The onset of winter means falling temperatures, with furnaces starting to kick on for the first time in months. But what happens when that furnace keeps grinding away, burning precious energy, without ...
Q. I have an old wooden front door with sidelights. The door is in bad shape and leaky, but the sidelights are fine. Is it possible to replace just the door and not the sidelights to save money? A.