My front door needed new weather stripping and a new door sweep across the bottom. So, in this video I'm showing you how I replaced those things in order to help save money on energy bills (up to 20% on your monthly heating and cooling costs according to the U.S. Department of Energy), and to keep the bugs out.

This all started when I noticed a lot of light and air coming through around my front door... and worse... bugs. I found that there was a huge gap in the weather stripping around the door and that the door sweep across the bottom was pretty much gone.

This being my first time replacing weather stripping, there was indeed unplanned issues (it wouldn't be a DIY home project if there weren't). So, I also walk you through what went wrong so you don't make the same mistakes I did.

Below is a list of materials and tools. Be sure to shop around prices vary and change frequently!

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Materials:

Weatherstripping – Rubber Tubular Foam – 19.7 ft
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Door Sweep – Frost King Vinyl – 36” x 1 ¾”
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Smaller Foam Tape Weatherstripping
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Tools:

Pliers to remove old weather stripping – 8in Needle Nose Pliers:
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25’ Lever Lock Tape Measure:
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MultiBit Screwdriver:
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12in Hacksaw:
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6in Utility Knife:
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Information Resources:

The two links below provide great information on the types of weatherstripping available, installation methods, and other details such as seal quality and lifetime of the product.

This Old House Essential Guide to Weatherstripping
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/doors/21...

Department of Energy Weatherstripping
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/we...