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Draft-Proofing Sash Windows for Winter

Keep the heat in and the heating bills down with these simple sealing techniques.

2ndhand Editorial · · 6 min read
Draft-Proofing Sash Windows for Winter
Someone once told me... 'Heating the street is for philanthropists, not homeowners.'

The Fix

Install brush pile strips around the sashes.

What to avoid

Don't seal the trickle vents—your house still needs to breathe.

Pass it on: Seal the drafts, keep the cash.