How to stop cold air coming into house through space between door and
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you can see daylight between the door and the jam. Cool air blows through. How to stop that?
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Use foam-rubber backer rod to fill large gaps where the lower sash meets the sill. Force the backer rod into the space between the sash and stool. 6. For windows that you won't open until spring, seal them shut with temporary caulking, which you can press into place, and easily peel off when winter is over.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVS8fX1Ha64
You can also make one of these fun DIY draft stoppers: http://www.coupons.com/thegoodstuff/diy-draft-stoppers/
On the vertical edges, buy foam weather stripping in rolls and apply to the area between the door and the casing. If it's leaking underneath, it's probably leaking all the way around.
Go to a home improvement store or shop on-line for weather stripping or bars that attach to the bottom of the door that block drafts. Think about the adjacent areas because carpets, hard surfaces determine your approach. It is well worth the efforts because your house will feel warmer and it will help cut heating costs. Ask the workers at the store what they recommend... many are older, experienced construction people who have done these repairs for years.