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2. 8 Common Drafty Spots to Check for (and Seal) Ahead of Cold ...

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   Re-caulk the windows.: On older windows, the caulk or glazing may be failing. For best results, remove any old caulk or glazing before applying the new product.

3. Caulk - Wikipedia

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   Caulk (also known as caulking and calking) [1] is a material used to seal joints or seams against leakage in various structures and piping. The oldest form of caulk consisted of fibrous materials driven into the wedge-shaped seams between boards on wooden boats or ships. Cast iron sewerage pipes were formerly caulked in a similar way.

4. Weatherization - Wikipedia

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   Typical weatherization procedures include: Sealing bypasses (cracks, gaps, holes), especially around doors, windows, pipes and wiring that penetrate the ceiling and floor, and other areas with high potential for heat loss, using caulk, foam sealant, weather-stripping, window film, door sweeps, electrical receptacle gaskets, and so on to reduce infiltration.

5. 6 Super Cheap and Effective Ways to Weatherproof Your Home - AOL

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   Seal Small Gaps with Caulk & Foam. You’ll need weather stripping if a part moves, but you can seal stationary gaps using caulk and foam — it’ll make a huge difference. A crack that’s 1/16 ...

6. Oakum - Wikipedia

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   Oakum and tools for caulking Hemp Prisoners picking oakum at Coldbath Fields Prison in London. Oakum is a preparation of tarred fibers used to seal gaps. Its traditional application was in shipbuilding for caulking or packing the joints of timbers in wooden vessels and the deck planking of iron and steel ships. [1]

7. How To Keep Squirrels Away From Your Home And Garden - AOL

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   “Squirrels may find an entry hole or gap, or they can create their own holes by gnawing through the siding or the soffit,” says Sheldon Owen, PhD. “Over time, urine and feces can accumulate ...

8. Sealant - Wikipedia

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   A caulking sealant has three basic functions: It fills a gap between two or more substrates; it forms a barrier due to the physical properties of the sealant itself and by adhesion to the substrate; and it maintains sealing properties for the expected lifetime, service conditions, and environments.

9. Should You Cover Your Outdoor Faucets In The Winter? An ... - AOL

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   Fit the faucet cover tightly over the faucet leaving no gaps between the house and the cover. For cloth covers, cinch the drawstring tightly around the faucet so there is a good seal between the ...