How to Replace Door Sealing

When the door seal is replaced, this will lead to energy cost savings.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hammer
• Nails
• Door seal

1. 
    
   Front Door

   Begin by checking with the hardware store to find the seal you wish to purchase. Once you have the seal in hand, read the instructions, lay out your materials and begin.

2. Remove the door seal by pulling out the nails or staples which are attaching the seal to the door frame. Measure the new seal and lay it out so you can see how it is to be installed. Begin with one end at the top and work your way down. Then the top of the frame is next, followed by the remaining piece being careful to insure a proper seal.

3. Carefully secure the seal on the door frame with small nails or staples. Some seals have a sticky tape backing to secure to the door frame. Once the seal is secured in place close the door making sure the door closes and fits tightly. Then you have a door which should be air tight.

Tips & Warnings

• By replacing worn out seals you can save money on energy costs.

Resources

• Home Depot

[stefyspeak]

on 4/10/2009 Just did this at my mom's house. 5*

[honeyd81]

on 3/29/2009 Good article. We need to do this soon.

[healthymomof5]

on 2/12/2009 Great idea! Excellent tip!5*

[garagegig]

on 2/7/2009 Thanks Dino for your support.
I appreciate the advice on the door sealing. You just saved me some money.

[40skydiver]

on 2/4/2009 Need to get to this task around our house! thanks!