🐞Keep Bugs Out of Your Garage ● Easy Hack to Seal Your Garage Door & Keep Nasty Critters Out ✅

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How to Keep Bugs Out of Your Garage - Easy Hack to Seal your Garage Door and Keep the Snakes, Spiders and Other Nasty Bugs Out.
Products Used in the Video:
Red Devil Acrylic Latex Duct Sealant 1/2 Gal - amzn.to/3te7CAK
Gear used for Filming:
GoPro Hero Black - amzn.to/3ls3KJY
GoPro Mounting Kit - amzn.to/2IgQjNJ

[@ApacheRanch]

Here's where I got that sealant - Red Devil Acrylic Latex Duct Sealant 1/2 Gal - amzn.to/3te7CAK

[@carguy4sp]

Your link $24 how do you say Thanks Joe for the inflation.

[@Voartist]

I double-checked the price. and it's $25.27. Unreall how much prices have skyrocketed on almost everything. That's a 400% increase since you bought yours. SMH.

[@MrGunnar177]

This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!! I live in the Houston area, new home owner and it threw me off seeing all these gaps on the corners of my garage doors!

[@amrogers3]

Does it shrink when curing? How did this work out for you?

[@ApacheRanch]

It shrinks minimally. Mine is still in place in direct sun and it’s holding up.

[@amrogers3]

@@ApacheRanch thanks for replying. I appreciate you putting this video out it is very helpful. If you have any pointers, tip, or tricks using the dust sealer?

[@ApacheRanch]

@amrogers3 I just taped it off and used a puty knife to scoop it out. Good luck

[@DirtDude117]

Exact situation here and thank you! The sealant is $25 now but worth every penny!

[@Jonnybravo589]

Man I have been thinking what to fix that with for a while. Simple solution is usually the best thanks

[@ApacheRanch]

@@Jonnybravo589 hope it helps!!

[@sandy30236]

Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. I have the same issues with my garage door-gaps on the bottom corners. I have had a few lizards getting in through them. So I will definitely try your technique.

[@ApacheRanch]

Great!! I hope it helps!!!

[@AB-mf4lj]

@@ApacheRanch exactly what I was looking for to stop rodents and lizards on my garage door trim gaps! Thank you very much! 🙏🏻

[@ApacheRanch]

Welcome!!

[@LIG87]

Yes I will try this... I had mice chew through the wood on the sides and get in (they're gone now 🙏🏾) and now lizards are now getting in the cracks..thanks for the tip!

[@vidallares8055]

Thanks. I have the same issue and I'll try your solution.

[@michaelmallory4379]

I've been looking for a video like this for quite some time. This is my exact situation so I'm going to be giving this a shot. Thanks!

[@ApacheRanch]

I wish you the best!! Mine is still holding up.

[@randomrazr]

did it work for u a year latert

[@woodsoncircle]

This DEFINITELY helped me out sir. THANK YOU.

[@ApacheRanch]

Awesome glad it helped!!!

[@Z-Ack]

Never seen a garage door that was set below the interior slab grading. Good idea to do that though to keep water out.. and looked good the way you got that mastic in there as well.. ive tried spray foam but that was a mess to install and the stuff soaked in water over the years and just got nasty.. seems like their would be a common thing that is made just for this issue because all the crap i see for sale to fix the corners never work or its apart of an entire system of weather seals which the rest of the door is fine.. tired of spiders getting in and have had friggn little moles get inside and scare the crap outta the ole lady when they show up.. lol..

[@ApacheRanch]

Yeah great points. Here in Texas they do set the doors like that in the foundation. This HVAC mastic seems to work pretty good for waterproof, UV resistence, and stickiness. So far it's worked great for me. Keeps the snakes out!

[@cl1924]

This is very good. I’ve been using some copper scrubs and pushing them in that crack very tightly. Used about 2 per side and I used a paint stirrer with hammer to tap it in and get it very tight. Seems to work well so far. Use the copper because the iron ones will rust away.

[@ApacheRanch]

That’s a great idea!!

[@rrsttt7505]

I got some 5/16” x 5-13/16” PVC trim, I cut it 4’ long, notched the bottom to go into the lip of the garage floor, and attached it just inside the the rubber flap of the stop molding, then caulked all around it, that sealed it all the way off

[@ApacheRanch]

Good idea!

[@Blue-hf7xt]

I need pictures or a video.

[@Uncilro]

Pics or videos please @RRSTTT

[@maj7766]

@@rrsttt7505 would love a video too of this option, thx

[@montraybrown9008]

Yeah because I’m tired of having bugs in my house thank you for the tip.

[@jayearl9848]

Great advice, thanks for sharing.

[@ApacheRanch]

Glad it helped!!

[@CarAudioInc]

Awesome video, blue tape is the best tool in the shop!!!

[@ApacheRanch]

Great point!!!

[@cbc229]

Good idea...the sealer you used has gone up to 20 bones

[@ApacheRanch]

Yeah, I heard that. I couldn’t believe when I found it for only $5.65. I guess that was short lived. Thanks for your comment.

[@johnnywang206]

I have no idea why home in TX have that gap. Never seen it like that anywhere else

[@MrGunnar177]

I heard it was so that water did not rot out the wood but that seems like a lazy answer

[@TinaWasTaken]

I have it here in VA too. Will try this asap!

[@carguy4sp]

wow what a difference a year makes now the $6 mastic is over $22

[@ancientau9219]

thanks Brandon

[@manikaggarwal2018]

Correct

[@elainecogar9071]

Mactic $6 now over $22 …..Lets go Brandon😂

[@mariebee3146]

You can thank Joe Biden.

[@user-jf1zk1tl7d]

Where did you get that wood with seal? And if you DIY what is the material list?

[@ApacheRanch]

amzn.to/3yqrHZw

[@briannaarrington3435]

Thank you!

[@MikeCee7]

Does this Red Devil Duct Sealant, work better than Flex Paste?

[@ApacheRanch]

Good question. I’ve seen that stuff at the store but not ever used it. Someone here will likely be able to help.

[@overdriver99]

omg.. your video is so awesome! I was looking for any solution of what you just showed in this video. I just bought a new house built and .... I found biggest gap on the corner in my garage door. yike.. I would try your method. Thank you so much for great idea!!! only 1 more question.. can this be painted ?

[@ApacheRanch]

I don’t see why you couldn’t paint it. I wish you the best.

[@chichizie320]

Thanks for sharing! My home is almost 2 years old now and I’ve had a side gap since day one. I saw the comment about it being for water drainage, but mice are coming in my garage through it. Do you have any update after a year? Any lessons learned? I plan on placing my order for the sealant and working on mine this upcoming weekend. Any other tips you got will definitely help. Thanks again!

[@ApacheRanch]

It’s still looking good and sealing 95% still after a year. Bug population is much lower in this location as a result. Only impact is some shrinkage over time. I plan to add a little caulking to fill in where the mastic pulled back slightly and left some new gap. Otherwise, it holds up!

[@OGCJ10]

Did it help?

[@maj7766]

Did u end up doing it?

[@chichizie320]

@@OGCJ10 Sorry I’m just seeing your comment. Yes, it worked.

[@chichizie320]

@@maj7766 Yes I did. And it worked. I left sticky traps like before and never saw a mouse again. I also epoxied my garage floor soon after and I believe that helped as well. (Due to the floor being more slick).

[@Voartist]

The 1/2 gallon bucket is now $25.27. I'm going to try to find it in a smaller size. Looks like good stuff.

[@ApacheRanch]

It’s crazy the inflation. I wish you the best!

[@Voartist]

@@ApacheRanch It IS crazy. I need to do the same thing you did in the same places as you did. I wonder if there is a cheaper alternative besides caulk?

[@ApacheRanch]

Really this stuff works best since it’s not runny. And when it cures it holds it’s shape a long time despite the elements.

[@Blue-hf7xt]

Did you find cheaper or smaller size?

[@Voartist]

@@Blue-hf7xt No

[@luiscarriles477]

Nice vid! Definitely will do this with my garage.

[@ApacheRanch]

That hvac mastic rocks!

[@JeremyPaulVisuals]

The 1/2 gallon bucket is $25 now, would the 10.1 oz caulk version work as well?

[@ApacheRanch]

Perhaps - the main thing is that it be able to go on very thick and close large gaps.

[@DEADYASSASN]

I'm here because I have a detached garage with wasps coming in, crickets, beetles and black widow spiders. How can I get any gunsmithing done if I'm always worried about getting stung or bit by a black widow

[@ApacheRanch]

Hope this helps!!

[@matthoffman6962]

Any other alternative? I have the exact same issue but this stuff is hard to get in Canada. If I even could get it it’s super expensive.

[@ApacheRanch]

I’d try a ton of 100% silicon caulking then

[@ThiccyGusto]

Would it be fine to use this on a renovated garage ?

[@ApacheRanch]

Yes it works great! Plugs gaps easy and holds up to the weather and UV rays. Good luck!!

[@z33317]

That $6 tub of mastic is now $23 via your link.

[@ApacheRanch]

Yikes! You are exactly correct. Wow - mine was ordered April 7, 2021 for $5.79! I guess we can thank COVID/inflation/Gov/China for that…

[@berattopuz7576]

Not it is $25,27.

[@sathyaarun4695]

@@berattopuz7576 Crazy to go get the price that high....

[@wilberhernandez5273]

Any link for the outside seal with the fake wood?

[@ApacheRanch]

This is pretty close. There are other colors available online also with same design. I wish you the best. amzn.to/3yqrHZw

[@dc5duben96]

@@ApacheRanch the link u posted doesnt work anymore, did u do a video when u installed the trim around the garage door or do u remember what its called?

[@ApacheRanch]

Here’s a working link: amzn.to/3yqrHZw It’s called vinyl garage door seal sides and top

[@dc5duben96]

@@ApacheRanch thanks!

[@MrGunnar177]

What is the masking tape used for?

[@ApacheRanch]

I just did that to help me install the mastic. And not get the mastic on the wood trim. It helped me give it shape when filling in that hole.

[@MrGunnar177]

Ah gotcha yeah I was free handing it today I think I’ll need to do another coat

[@marcusg1300]

Perfect! Can you paint over it?

[@ApacheRanch]

Yes, absolutely. It’s a good painting surface.

[@potchsm2137]

hi. were did u get the side rubber seal u used? thanks.

[@ApacheRanch]

Here you go: amzn.to/3yqrHZw

[@re2971]

Will mice chew through this?

[@ApacheRanch]

I’ve not seen it happen yet

[@re2971]

I cut and installed treated lumber under mine, but this looks more fluid.

[@kurii-]

$6 on 5/5/2021. Now $26 on 4/12/2024. 💀💀💀

[@josatanvoxcovrs]

20 on Amazon

[@ApacheRanch]

:-( I had a good seller at the time! (Was surprised to be so cheap actually). But the stuff works great so worth it.

[@josatanvoxcovrs]

@@ApacheRanch my garage is filled with bugs and spiders hope this helps...

[@ApacheRanch]

It should! Block out that light and you block out the bugs!! Good luck!

[@josatanvoxcovrs]

@@ApacheRanch thank you

[@eyehear10]

@@josatanvoxcovrs did it help

[@JustinSmith-wo1ne]

I have never seen anyone run a lineset through a drier vent before. Lmao that's a first.

[@ApacheRanch]

Yeah the HVAC company down here is doing that now to keep the insulation from falling apart due to UV exposure. Just another layer of defense I guess. My other house has just foam wrap and it's all falling apart over the years. We are down here in Texas. Thank you for your comment.

[@videosvideos6243]

That’s for water drainage. Use cardboard instead.

[@lazysloth9060]

Is there a reason why builders do that with garage door corners?

[@ApacheRanch]

Not sure really. Both my garages have had this exact same setup for some reason. Thanks for your question.

[@verab79]

Maybe has something to do with allowing room for expansion due to weather changes?

[@harmlessbait]

The wood is trimmed on an angle like that to prevent it from soaking up water... If the wood trim is flush with the concrete water gets absorbed and rots the trim...the trim that the gasket is nailed to...

[@TolaTrucking]

Wow now it's $26

[@ApacheRanch]

I know - right? Crazy

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I use chemical warfare once a year.

[@ApacheRanch]

That works too!!!

[@ApacheRanch]

What is your weapon of choice?

[@2-old-Forthischet]

@@ApacheRanch one gallon sprayer of Home Defense. Just buy the refill when time comes.

[@keystone1355]

Now it's $20 :/

[@ApacheRanch]

I know it's crazy! Seems that so many chemical ingredient prices are sky high now. Thanks for your comment.

[@blowemall]

$22 after a10% discount now in 2023.

[@ApacheRanch]

Keeps going up!