How to winterize and insulate windows and doors?

I have never insulated my windows or doors and I can feel a draft come through. I have looked at all the products and just don't know how to use them. I have used the plastic to cover the windows of course.

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  • Kelli L. Milligan Kelli L. Milligan on Oct 17, 2018

    Lined draperies are a great help for windows and sliding doors.

  • Nancy Turner Nancy Turner on Oct 17, 2018

    I would cover the windows with the 3M film, if you still feel the cool, I would go with the thermal insulated drapes. I think the drapes would help in the summer to keep the warmth out of the house, too. The 3M window film is a bit thicker and easier to use than the Duck film. It doesn't rip as easy, or melt as easy as the Duck does.

  • William William on Oct 17, 2018

    Use the plastic window kits for the windows. Replace or add door weather stripping on the outside of the door frame. Also install a door sweep on the outside of the door bottom.


    https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Weather-Stripping-Door-Seals/N-5yc1vZc3dy


    https://www.familyhandyman.com/doors/door-weather-stripping/view-all/

  • Pamela Pamela on Oct 18, 2018

    They make weather stripping for around Windows , they are easy to use. They come in a roll, just measure and cut them peel off the paper covering the sticky side , and stick it around the window. They also come in white or brown,to match the window frame. These can usually be left on , for all seasons. The directions should be on the package.

    for the door you can add a door sweep to the bottom , if there's a gap. You can also buy a sleeve the slides under the door , they have a wind blocking bumper on either side.