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DIY · by Amina Okafor · 2026-10-29

Winter prep weekend: what's the cheapest fix that made your home noticeably warmer?

Before the heating bills arrive I like to do a draft hunt. Last year a few rolls of door weatherstripping and foam gaskets behind the outlet covers on outside walls made a surprising difference for very little money. What's the most effective low-cost fix you've done, and is there one everyone overlooks?

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Nour Ali · 0 likes

door sweep on the door to the garage. that gap was basically a window

Aarav Sharma · 0 likes

use an incense stick on a windy day to find drafts. cheaper than a thermal camera and you can see exactly where it leaks

Oliver Smith · 3 likes

my whole house smells like sandalwood now but I found 6 leaks