Outdoors & Seasonal
How to Replace a Worn Door Sweep Before Winter
If cold air comes in under the door, the sweep is probably torn or missing. Replace it in 20 minutes for $8–$15 and stop the floor-level draft.
Time20 min Cost$8–$15 easy
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Fix a Drafty Door in an Hour (Weatherstripping That Lasts)
That draft under the front door costs real heating and AC money. Find the gaps with a flashlight, then seal them with $15 of weatherstripping and a sweep.
Time45–60 min Cost$10–$25 easy
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How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets Before the First Freeze
Pull the hose, close the indoor shutoff, drain the spigot, and cover it. 15 minutes per faucet in October prevents a burst pipe in the wall in January.
Time15 min per faucet Cost$0–$15 easy
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How to Clean Gutters Without Falling Off the Ladder
Clogged gutters dump water at your foundation. Here is the safe ladder setup, the scoop-and-flush method, and the downspout test most people skip.
Time2–4 hrs Cost$0–$60 moderate
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Outdoor Faucet Leaking? Where It Drips Tells You Why
A spigot that drips from the spout needs a washer. One that weeps around the handle needs the packing nut. Two different fixes, both under $10.
Time20–45 min Cost$3–$25 easy
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Seal Drafty Windows Before the First Cold Snap
Find the leak with a smoking incense stick, then match the fix to the gap. And never caulk the weep holes at the bottom of a vinyl window frame.
Time30 min–2 hrs Cost$10–$45 easy
Outdoors & Seasonal
Fix a Drafty Door in an Hour (Weatherstripping That Lasts)
That draft under the front door costs real heating and AC money. Find the gaps with a flashlight, then seal them with $15 of weatherstripping and a sweep.
Time45–60 min Cost$10–$25 easy
Outdoors & Seasonal
How to Replace a Worn Door Sweep Before Winter
If cold air comes in under the door, the sweep is probably torn or missing. Replace it in 20 minutes for $8–$15 and stop the floor-level draft.
Time20 min Cost$8–$15 easy
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Weatherstripping Shutoff valve Frost-free spigot Door sweep O-ring
Common outdoors & seasonal questions
- Do I need to cover outdoor faucets if I have frost-free spigots?
- How often should gutters be cleaned?
- Why does my outdoor faucet leak from the handle when the water is on?
- How do I find where a window is leaking air?
- Which type of weatherstripping lasts the longest?
- How do I know if the door sweep is the problem?
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