DIY Home Winterization - Installing Foundation Vent Covers

DIY Home Winterization - How to install foundation vent plugs or vent covers to help keep your pipes from freezing during the winter.

[@CoralinhN]

Thank you for posting this! With the nightmare of an ice storm we had last year here in the PNW, I am definitely doing as much as I can to winterize my home this year.

[@crookedriverranchman]

Great ideas. I added one more thing to our vent covers today. We had some leftover insulation from a project so I out some of that in front of the vent screens then added the foam plug. The leaving the door down trick is great, never thought of that. Great tip..It has been pretty cold in central Oregon.

[@polykick]

That's a good idea to use some extra insulation!

[@GammaZeta]

Very useful thank you. It didn't occur to me you had to break these into 2 pcs to install

[@sarahitre8251]

I had the same issue. 🤣 couldn't figure it out without almost breaking them. And though I couldn't let them break

[@hltvina]

Where did you get these foaming?

[@polykick]

Local hardware stores. Lowes, or Home Depot will usually have them. There are different sizes. Be sure to measure.