How do I fix these openings in the door?
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Lisa McGraw on Sep 20, 2013draw a chalk line just outside the door jam, insects wont cross the chalk lineHelpful Reply
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Eva on Sep 20, 2013How about something like this http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-490850283-protetor-de-portaveda-portarolinho-veda-porta-_JM (Sorry, link is in portuguese) I think this is a good DIY project.Good Luck!Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Sep 20, 2013That's a good idea I bet I could make one! I'll get some chalk too, at this point I'm trying everything!Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Sep 20, 2013Thank you both!Helpful Reply
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Patricia W on Sep 20, 2013we use weather strip. Its not just insects, its cold air coming through when it gets cold. measure the spaces then go get some.Helpful Reply
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Ala229987 on Sep 21, 2013To do it properly you need to remove door and frame work cut the door jambs 3/8" longer than the doors (so you can fit weatherstripping underneath) and re install with doorjambs sitting on the floor this will give you trim mold problems and will require wider trim all around....that's the proper way to retro fix this. You could also cut blocks for attachment to bottom of door ( I would attach with stainless steel screws as they wont rust) and leave room for weatherstripping. Glue & screw the block in and affix weatherstripping to bottom MAKE SURE YOU MEASURE PROPERLY.... @ LEAST 2-3 TIMESHelpful Reply
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Vintage Restorations.....Formerly Closet Furniture on Sep 21, 2013I don't know how that happened but I commented a "Alan"Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Sep 21, 2013Yeah you're right I'm going to have to remove them and build up the bottom ;-/ was hoping it would be a simple fix but oh well lol is the best way the first method?Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Sep 21, 2013I think it's mainly going to be getting the tools to complete the project, it sounds like a simple enough fix, I've never done anything like it but from your instructions it doesn't sound like something I can't manage on my own...I really appreciate your help!Helpful Reply
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Vintage Restorations.....Formerly Closet Furniture on Sep 21, 2013You can email me ..............alan@tufftables.com....... if you like and I will give you more detailed instructions and a list of tools etc. you will needHelpful Reply
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Chuck Pigott on Sep 22, 2013call any of your local door & trim company's and ask for an insulation wedge, it is a small wedge shaped peice of door weather stripping that is sticky backed. We use them all the time on double doors.Helpful Reply
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Grouchy on Apr 07, 2015Help answer this question...Paintable calk.Helpful Reply
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Pam Walker on Aug 27, 2015The easiest way would be to cut pieces of thick cardboard the size of each bottom area of each door & attach it to the door by using screws or tacks & black duct tape over it to fill in the gaps evenly all around. The black duct tape will make it less noticeable also. :)Helpful Reply
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