Things You'll Need:
- Bucket of warm soapy water
- Clean rag
- Double-sided tape
- Scissors
- Utility knife
- Clear plastic sheeting
- Hair dryer
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Step 1
Identify gaps around windows. You need to seal and insulate all of the windows in your house. When feeling for drafts, you can use a candle. Just light it and hold it near each window. When the flame dances, a draft is likely the cause.
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Step 2
Insert caulk tube into the caulk gun.
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Step 3
Cut off tip of caulk tube with a utility knife.
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Step 4
Gently squeeze gun handle as you move along the perimeter of each window, laying down a solid seal of caulk as you go. This will insulate the living areas of your house.
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Step 1
Wash the inside edge of window panes with warm, soapy water.
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Step 2
Cut double-sided tape with scissors to fit along the inside of window pane.
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Step 3
Peel one side of the backing off of the tape and stick it to the window frame.
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Step 4
Peel off the exposed side of the double-sided tape on the top of the window.
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Step 5
Starting at one of the corners, stick the plastic sheeting to the tape, forming a complete seal. Leave about an inch overlap to be trimmed later. Move slowly across the window, sticking the plastic to the tape.
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Step 6
Repeat for the sides and bottom edges of the window.
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Step 7
Trim excess plastic with scissors or a utility knife.
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Step 8
Smooth out any wrinkles in the plastic by using a blow dryer. Keep the setting on low and slowly pass it over the plastic to shrink it to fit your window.
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Step 9
Repeat this process to seal every window in your house. This will ensure that you will get the most out of your new insulation.
