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Replace a Door Threshold Gasket
If you have an exterior door with a threshold that's capped by a rubber gasket—and the gasket is broken or badly worn—you can replace the gasket.

Remove the door. Use an old chisel or screwdriver to pry out the splines that hold the gasket in place (if there are splines), and then pry up the gasket and pull it out of its groove.

Take the old gasket to your home improvement center or hardware store, and buy an exact replacement. Most new gaskets just press into place (you can force them, if necessary, pushing against a short wood block).

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