Dinogy - Energy Blog » Energy Savings Tips: Install a Door Sweep

There are lots of easy ways to save energy in your home. We have already written about how you can save energy using Ceiling Fans, with blinds and curtains, by insulating your outlets, and more.

Today we will show you yet another simple way to save energy at home (or at work) by installing door sweeps.

What you will need

• A Door Sweep - You can get one at your hardware store for about $6.
• Screw Driver
• Hack Saw (my be needed to if door sweep is not the same size as your door)
• Drill - You could also use a hammer and a nail to get the screw started, or if your really strong you can just screw it in with a screwdriver.

How to install a door sweep

1. Measure the width of your door.
2. Mark the width of your door on your door sweep
3. Cut the door sweep to size. Important - you should cut the side that faces the hinges, not the side that the door opens on, because it can leave a sharp edge after you cut it. It may be a good idea reguardless to take a metal file and smooth out your cut
4. Align the door sweep with the bottom of your door and mark where the holes are with a pencil or pen.
5. Drill in the places you marked.
6. Screw in the door sweep.

Please post any comments or tips you might have.