On a chilly winters night, can you feel cold air sneaking in from under the doors?
If your home constantly feels drafty you may pump up the heating. But that will only cause your electric bill to skyrocket. So, what’s the solution?
Replacing your doors is an option. But on average, this will cost around $900 for each door you need to replace.
Instead of making a big investment, why not try this secret hack…an under door draft stopper! Creating a door draft stopper isn’t as hard as you may think. In fact, if you follow this step by step guide, it’ll be a breeze.
How to Make a Door Draft Stopper
You could head out to a department store and buy a (surprisingly expensive) under door draft stopper. But doing it DIY style will be a whole lot cheaper.
Read on to find out how to make your own door draft stopper.
Choose Your Filling
Choose a filling that suits your budget. Some options include:
- Rice
- Sand
- Cat litter
- Crushed walnut shells
- Pillow stuffing
- Dried beans
- Upcycled plastic bags (stick as many in as possible, leave no air gaps)
Fill your snake draft with any of these fillings and you’ll stop any sneaky breezes from coming through.
Pick Your Material
Choose from a variety of materials to match your decor.
For example, try a colour that matches your curtains or upholstery. Or make a statement with a patchwork design. Denim is a great fabric to upcycle as the material is dense.
You can even buy material that gives the look of wood. Faux wood fabrics blend in nicely with your wooden floor. The casual onlooker might miss it altogether.
Grab Your Needle and Thread
You don’t have to be a pro seamstress to create a fancy under door draft stopper. You don’t even need to use a sewing machine.
Measure out the size of your door, then cut the material to size. Sew down the long side edge of the material. Then sew one end, fill the snake draft with your chosen filling and sew up the other end.
If you’re using messy fillings don’t pour them directly into the snake draft you’ve made. Use zip-lock bags instead.
No-Sew Hack
If you can’t handle a needle and thread, don’t worry. Here are some handy no-sew hacks:
- Cut two pieces of a pool noodle to size and slip them into an old pillowcase. Each noodle can go either side of the door while the pillowcase slips under the door.
- Fill long socks or tights with your chosen filling, then tie up the open end.
- Roll up a thick faux fur rug and tie it together. Fill it with zip-lock bags of filling if it needs to be heavier.
Or you could simply use the same sewing method as above, but use tape instead of thread. Iron over the covered tape sections to ensure the bond is strong.
Don’t Try This at Home
Making your own under door draft stopper and small DIY jobs are simpler than you think. But there are some odd jobs in the home that you shouldn’t try the DIY style.
If you have leaky faucets, clogged drains or other plumbing issues it’s always best to call in a professional. Covenant Plumbing PLLC are professionals in the field of plumbing, get in touch with them for a quote.
Ideas to Blow You Away!
Did these door draft stopper ideas blow you away? Try out any of these simple hacks and your home will be cosy and snug, even if it’s blowing a gale outside!
Now you’re in the DIY mindset, what’s next? If your home needs sprucing up, check out these 5 simple home improvements you can DIY.
