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Installing a new door sweep is a quick and easy way to cut down on drafts and energy loss that occur when air flows under the bottom of a door.
1) Leaving the door mounted on its hinges, simply measure the door’s width and cut a sweep to this length. To do the cutting, you typically use a pair of tin snips or shears—but follow the directions on the package.
2) Screw the sweep along the base of the door where it presses down against the threshold in the door-closed position but clears the floor when you swing the door open.
3) Test it for free movement and adjust if necessary.
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