Here’s How to Seal Your Doors and Windows
Sealing your doors and windows is a DIY-friendly and cost-effective way to reduce your heating expenses while enhancing the comfort of your living space; this article walks you through sealing your doors and windows using the right tools and techniques.
Everything You’ll Need:
![A woman removes old sealant](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/5cLsrVi4R4XoZUqSjObeAL/981ec321c56744fdcdaa0664e1fbe34d/01RemoveOld.jpg?w=800&q=75&fm=webp)
![Sealing products](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/2lzmjl1grDz3LozNzsKsF6/d6ea780a697c1a4d60db4494a34c1049/02ChooseRight.jpg?w=800&q=75&fm=webp)
![A woman opens the sealant](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/4rcrlxllflzZNYbthJBGSh/3b594897d9f2d7a43d71d95438a2439d/03OpenSealant.jpg?w=800&q=75&fm=webp)
![A woman applying sealant](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/BcON9bGH5Y5GS3qSzOsvi/36c98c3e85d12da2cea3ba4881e24f3a/04DosWhenSealing.jpg?w=800&q=75&fm=webp)
Avoid Sloppy Sealing
While the temptation to over-seal might be strong, it's best to exercise restraint. Applying a thin bead of sealant each time ensures a clean and professional-looking finish without any unsightly messes.
![A woman smoothes out the sealant](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/7AWvCwjgiYSXOFz0WoFR9s/b2b989269daabf316d9d4fdc230fa62d/04SmoothOut.jpg?w=800&q=75&fm=webp)
![A woman closes the sealant package](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/2pf2dNFJNujHYtCfHH2qzE/7d7abb5697f78416b8e3957ccb6c2c76/05DontLetDryOut.jpg?w=800&q=75&fm=webp)
Now you can successfully seal your doors and windows. Remember that maintaining a proper seal enhances your indoor comfort and lowers your heating costs. Also, what you do on the inside, you should replicate on the outside to achieve a robust seal that effectively blocks air and moisture.