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How to Add Weatherstripping to Doors and Windows for Energy Savings

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Weatherstripping is an easy way to block cold or hot air from entering the home around doors, windows and electrical plates.
Step 6: Cut the door sweep to fit and attach it to the door
Use a hacksaw to cut the metal threshold strip to fit the door bottom. Then position the weatherstrip along the bottom of the door so that the sweep meets the threshold along the bottom. Mark the holes for the screws with a pencil. Drill small pilot holes for the screws. Screw the threshold in place and check to be sure the sweep meets the floor.
Hold the sweep in place and mark for the screws with a pencil through the openings.

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Always disconnect the power and double check that no power is flowing before working on electrical switches or outlets.

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