FIX LIGHT GAPS AROUND DOORS! (Easy Trick For Gaps Bottom Of Door / Corner Seal Pads / Weatherstrip)

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

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[@TheClimb511]

I love these "Straight to the point, no BS" videos.

[@elainelily9910]

I bought 10 packs. We put them on wrong, naturally. But we needed a double row anyway because the gap was so big. Expensive because we needed so many, but we love them. It was a repair that this old couple could do by ourselves, and it worked. Thank you so much.

[@dlhursey]

I read this comment and still put it on wrong.

[@prudeylou]

@@dlhursey I'll be the one to do it next ! :)

[@Justfor2day10]

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[@brandonbell5357]

For light gaps not big gaps

[@JonTanOsb]

For a large gap under the knob side of the door, remove the top screw of the top hinge and replace it with a longer screw of the same dimension. This will pull the door in and remove the bottom gap. Hope this helps. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@maggiemae3659]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I am a widow and am trying to learn every trick I can. You are such a blessing!!!!

[@bahba9247]

I had no idea that little gap had such an easy solution! I'm no dummy, just an older female that's not very savvy about these things. And, it's harder than ever to get a handyman to come and take care of these little issues. I appreciate your channel and I look forward to you teaching me more tips for maintaining my home myself!

[@rubyslippers7532]

Me too, great channel

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! After watching this I went to HD and bought several packages for a poorly fitting door. Theses wedges work perfectly going half way up the door. Finally, a solution to a long standing problem. A HUGE thank you!

[@parose6471]

Hi ! you are a treasure, purchased this house 18 yrs ago sight unseen over the internet, I am going on 79 in may this house is 4 yrs younger then me, so happy to have found you ...a treasure box full of the answers about this OLD HOUSE !

[@wonttakethewidepath7851]

OMG I’ve been trying to solve this problem for years! Got light coming in, drafts and bugs. Thank you for the honest information, simple and affordable. New subscriber for sure.

[@danam6087]

OMG indeed! I am not a handywoman or a carpenter. I know nothing about these things and just want to prevent wolf spiders and their food from entering my home. THANK YOU! I have been looking at these two little gaps for years and had no idea that I am not alone.

[@keepingupwithjess_]

Thanks for showing an actual example of a gap as well!

[@nikkiwurn3921]

Wow, I was just noticing a big gap in our front door today! Thank you for this simple, cost effective fix!!

[@ciaranfisher8219]

Very helpful, and to the point. A lot less daunting than replacing weather strips.

[@llana86]

Omg this is such an easy fix. After 5 years with my house I was about to replaced my door and pay $500! Thanks so much!

[@jaelatina410]

Dude I am NOT a handy girl but your videos have helped me fix things I never thought I could and make it so easy. Thank you SO much!!!!

[@latmcb9863]

Can the solution really be that easy and simple? Wow!! A million thanks!!! Subscribe!

[@oatht414]

Wow, this is awesome. I just had a feather River door with sidelights installed on my house and I noticed this morning a little light coming in through the corner of the door. I went into panic mode and went directly into You-tube and find your video. Thank you for such a great recommendation. I live in MD and winter is around the corner and the last thing I want is my utility bill to skyrocket. Thank you for being such an honest carpenter.

[@J.a.v.i]

Been dealing with this issue for years... Didn't know there was such an easy and cheap fix to this. Thank you so much for the quick and easy explanation. You just earned yourself a subscriber.

[@MeTreesndirt]

Nothing stays on. Itbis a constant problem. I use a draft stopper stuffes toy thing. Always kicking it back over door bottom. Pain in A.

[@daniels.9206]

I also want to chime in with this video. My rental property is heavily used. Constant wear and tear. I was just looking at the lower corner where the cold air is pouring through. So frustrated as I could not figure out how to plug the gap even though there is doorway seal in place. I sulked back to my PC and searched. Finally stumbled upon your video and read everybody's comments. Frankly I never experienced such a rapid change in attitude....for the better. Thanks for posting this video and I'm going to get those guards!

[@paulstewart2444]

I never new these existed before, your videos are awesome you get right to the point without all the useless chat that some have. I just looked and HD carries them under $5

[@Youtuber-o]

you just solved one of my door problem, i have exactly that issue on one of my doors. Now I know what to do, Thank you.

[@alexsmiley8232]

I knew there had to be an easy remedy for this. At a previous house we had a new door installed and I remember seeing the installer slap one of those at the bottom of the door frame but when we moved to a new home I had temporarily forgotten the solution. Thanks for the short-to-the-point video!! Very good and appreciated!

[@allmycarsisbroke]

Huh. I mean I have no idea what the scope of the contract was or how much he charged you, but if he was replacing the door and the frame (which is typically, but not always how it's done), then your newly installed door should have sealed up nice and square and not had any gaps without needing one of these. But if someone was just slapping up a door for you on the cheap because your dog scratched the shit out of the old one or something, then I guess that makes sense.

[@lesviamartinez2185]

Thanks for the Great Advice. I have been so busy around my home with all of your videos guiding me. My husband said to me. Please take a break from the videos because my hobbies and fixing usually includes him. So Happy to have seen your very first video and your Great Personality.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thank you, Lesvia! 😄

[@gmanchurch]

Ethan, thanks so very much for sharing that with us! I live in a older house that was built in 1937. The doors are beautiful along with a lot of custom wood work that was done with the use of very few power tools. I don’t want to do anything that will alter the original doors and trim work. This looks like a great solution to my problems and thanks again for sharing!

[@susiem1976]

FINALLY! someone who helps me fix the weird old door on our weird old rental. All the other videos are for modern houses OR old houses that are being redone to perfection ala This Old House. Thank you SO MUCH kind sir!!!! Im liking and subscribing!

[@skeglar]

I pay $1400 a month in Vegas and always clean after I eat and don't leave trash anywhere. Saw a dead roach 5 feet from my door in my place and went syraight to google. Thank you for this information. Need these

[@axelstewart3392]

I just watched your video on KZbin and this is exactly what I need. We're in Melbourne, Australia and have spider's crawling in the gap so I'm going to Bunnings now to buy some. Great advice, thank you 👍

[@bikeny]

Just yesterday (5Nov2023) I was sending photos to my brother on what kind of weather-stripping to use on 2 sets of doors in my new house. First I had noticed the light and then discovered the breeze that was coming in. And since I'm not in a warm part of the country, that's going to be a problem in the coming days. I am gonna be heading to the store to get either those wedges or a roll of adhesive weather-stripping, since I want to ensure the whole gap is blocked. Thanks. Now a subscriber.

[@josephforgione1762]

Great advice. An inexpensive method of eliminating the small gap between the door and the door jamb. I always watch your channel. I like your presentation methods that simplify most tasks. I used to be carpenter and most of what I learned about carpentry was it’s mostly common sense. My building trades teacher would always tell us that. My Dad was a carpenter and he would tell me the same thing. I also learned to solve problems to start with simple to complex. For example your most recent video on using weather strips to block out light instead of moving the entire door.

[@tcbbolt]

your videos are great . .,you talk about what is actually on the heading....straight to the point ..thank you

[@ForGoodnesSake]

I just replaced the weather stripping, thinking that would fix the gap but nope. This problem has annoyed me for years..thank you for an easy fix!

[@lish7092]

Thank you so much! I was sporadically finding dead June bugs around the door on the inside. Exterminator said it was due to the small cracks at the bottom of the door and I needed it sealed. I Found your video, ran to Lowe's and found them, 2 in a pack less than 4$. Thank you. 🙏🏽

[@psjw7828]

I’ve used those foam pieces and they work great. And yes it’s much easier than trying to adjust the door.

[@gizmo7877]

Great info. I have that problem with my front door. These foam barriers are perfect and reasonably priced. Thanks for telling us.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

👍😁

[@randallkohn6089]

I figured that out when I was digging through my father-in-law’s tools after he passed. He also had 2 inch wide rolls of doubled sided sticky foam that worked great when ran it pretty much across the whole top and down most of the sides of the door to my garage. I had some big gaps. It worked great. I stuck the one side to the door and then simply did not peel the other side off.

[@amybrandt5832]

Hi new subscriber…..I’ve owed many houses and replaced a lot of weatherstripping. Never knew this product existed! Thanks for the tip! Now I’ll be looking at my doors to see if I need to do this! Happy Thanksgiving

[@frugallandlord6974]

Yes new doors usually come with these but I’m embarrassed to say I didn’t know what they were for, I do now. Thanks man!

[@matthewlozosky1028]

I was thinking the same thing lol

[@leighannehammons9710]

LMBO, not making fun of you at all you gotta admit your comment is cute, comical and truthful…

[@leighannehammons9710]

@Sig-man Fraud bet you said “well I’ll be darst” 😂…

[@ccadama]

@The Honest Carpenter. Thanks Ethan for being very specific and informative in how to use the door corner seals. The instructions included with the seals don't mention which way the thin or thicker parts of the wedge are to be placed. Common sense would say to place the thicker part towards the door seal and the thinner part allows the door to easily close. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

[@mysticmeadow9116]

Living in a 1980's log cabin this is definitely something I need. Thank you !

[@brandonbell5357]

That's in the one movie

[@MeTreesndirt]

U stick em between logs? Ha.

[@JoseRodriguez-oo6bn]

I just installed a prehung door and had this issue. I was moving the jabs around trying to get rid of the gap… the door came with these wedges and I didn’t even think about using those! Very helpful, thank you

[@sandrar2572]

I just bought my first home and the door was driving me crazy and I came across this video and I am now going to follow this guy because I have a lot of work to do. I did buy diesel wedges and they do work perfectly thank you so much

[@scottjhicks]

I was just about ready to replace all the seals for all of my doors. I have known we had some drafts in a few places and since I'm not at home that much, it's never been a huge priority. I'm off for the holidays and noticed it felt pretty cold in the house. I started walking around and everywhere I felt cold or a draft, I started running my hand around to find where it was coming from. After finding a handful of places, I came to YT to find solutions. I have seen these before and never really gave them much thought. Well I'm going to either pick some up or order some today. Thanks for what you do! Sounds like we are fairly close to each other also. I didn't realize you were in NC. I'm in Greensboro/High Point. Anyways, I appreciate your videos and holy cow, I just looked at your subscribers! I've watched a ton of your videos and never realized how big your channel has grown! Awesome! Congrats!

[@NickSmith-w3p]

DUDE this is what I NEEDED!!! I went out and bought the platinum door seal for $15 a strip and you need 3 of em.. Son of biscuit!! Thank you!!

[@lightfoot413]

thank you...solved a problem and with no beating the bushes...

[@tag7592]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I'm exhausted trying to find a solution for this problem. You've saved my day.

[@bernadettewesolowski7281]

You are a LIFE SAVER!!! Thank you!!!!!!!! I'm so happy I stumbled upon your video! I live in an apartment and there is a huge light gap at the top of my door, then all around it there is a lot of space for insects to just crawl on in. It is SO FRUSTRATING! There is weather stripping but its ineffective and cheap. THIS, however, is my answer. The Product in this video!!!!!!! THANK YOU!

[@jasminebonhomme9723]

I can’t believe I just came across this. This is the exact problem I’ve been trying to address. Was about to hire someone to adjust the door. Thanks for saving me so much money!

[@WaitWhat-jy9ck]

Great idea! My wife has been after me for years to fix this issue and I couldn't come up with one that worked well and looked good too.

[@paulutd69]

Cool... I'm going to give this a try... Just came back to my house after four years of caring for my elderly parents.

[@avecrux333]

I have a light Gap that's about 12 inches long. I'm not so concerned about the light gap as I am about the cold coming through on the bottom. I'll buy a package of these; it's the perfect solution. Thank you!

[@brandonchamplin5444]

God Bless You! I've been struggling to figure out what this piece was for so long! No more unwanted light (or potential pests!)

[@MsTygame]

I live in the south and we have cockroaches. I have sealed everything that I could find but noticed light from one of my doors. This is easy fix. I appreciate the non-complicated solution!

[@smonkey86]

I spent close to year looking for a solution until i typed the words fix gap in doors and this was the first result. I wanna cry I'm so happy.

[@freecycling6687]

Thanks for this tip, I recently changed the weatherstripping on the front door, and that little gap was driving us nuts!

[@jlbrown5]

THIS IS MY EXACT ISSUE AND YOU PROVIDED THE PERFECT SOLUTION! THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!!!

[@shar9907]

It worked!! Thank you. I even put it in with the wrong direction of the thick side and it still works fine.

[@canebro1]

Excellent tip! I would suggest making sure the hinge screws are good as well. They often come with tiny 3/4" screws, and I find replacing them with 2" or 3" will help a lot, as you can grab a little more wood.

[@darlynfox829]

Can you explain more grab a little more wood from where

[@canebro1]

@@darlynfox829 Sure! You have studs that make up the door frame, and then a second stud up against that which good floor to ceiling. (search "house door frame construction" and look at some of the pictures). The little screws that some with the hinges just barely grab into that first stud, and with use can become loose. If you get some nice long screws, they will grab both studs, not only giving more security, but also with so much more wood to grab onto it will take a lot more to become loose.

[@victorquesada7530]

Honestly, looking at my door, this is a miracle! Thanks for the tip.

[@marcusjames3035]

Man. First I replaced lower portion that was rotted after watching your video. Now I look for a video on these little guys and there you are again. Man appreciate your content

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Thanks Marcus! I get around 😆

[@andrewr6861]

I really like the way you show and explain everything, thanks.

[@JoeBorrello]

I’ve been fumbling with this problem for years on my front door. Found this video and two days later the problem is solved. Thanks!

[@shayroo]

I was thinking of some superglue and piecing some foam from another piece of stripping…and then ran across this video. Thank goodness I subscribe to you and Google found this video. So much easier than what I was gonna try and do! Love your videos and advice.

[@TexasLawDawg2001]

Just had a house built in June 2021. Contractor did NOT use these and had been getting little bugs inside the house. Not to mention this is suppose to be a super high efficient home and said to myself, HOW when you can clearly see light which means I am losing energy. Well THANX cause now I will solve my problem.

[@VioletJoy]

I am so glad this video was in my feed. Two of our doors have a little gap. I just noticed cold air coming in through one of the cracks. Now I know what to do!!

[@raygarcia3466]

WOW, had this problem forever & thanks to this video I fixed 3 doors in 10 minutes.

[@kathyr.6825]

Love your content! Simple and doable for anyone! Recently I fixed my annoying bedroom door that wouldn’t stay shut with your instructions! 💪Thank you! Keep up the great job!

[@MeTreesndirt]

Tighten or use longer screw in latch.

[@gate-gate6863]

Short and concise, my style.

[@schelzel]

Sort of feels like you could have said “Concise; my style.” 😇

[@gate-gate6863]

@@schelzel LOL, no wonder I thought there was something wrong! Thanks.

[@toddwz]

After watching, I think 10 seconds is sufficient. :)

[@bh8365]

I've got the problem of light at bottom. I thought that the answer would be as you described. Thanks. Winter is coming.

[@SangKtan]

Omg!! Thank you!! We have a problem like that and my husband didn’t really care for it. But we live in Minnesota and winter is really cold here. I’m definitely doing this!! Thanks :)

[@TH3RAPG4M3RxAR]

Fantastic. Thanks so much for this video, live in a apartment & have issues with seeing light through two sides of the door. Going to invest in these little pads. Hopefully Ace or Home Depot carries them.

[@brownmamba4063]

Thanks so much. Just ordered this in white. I knew there had to be an easier alternative.

[@eddieimparato]

Thank you so much. I didn't know these existed! You're the man!

[@TheEclecticHandyman]

What a GREAT video. I was already using these, but stacking 2 was EXACTLY the advice I needed. Thank you, thank you!

[@OldmanXan]

Yep, this was a good 2 part video. Helps me tons. Thanks for the tips and keep them coming.

[@vsteele2536]

OMG! I had no idea there was such an easy practical solution to a nagging problem. Thank you for sharing!

[@lorrainedodds]

Thanks a lot great video. Straight to the point, no bs…I didn’t know how to install them and now I know!!!❤️👍

[@jimbob8384]

These were not provided years ago. Now every new exterior door comes with them. Definitely a fix for older/new doors where the installer failed to use them. Good job!

[@betyg4606]

Thank you so much! My husband installed our front door and left some gaps. I wanted him to realign the door, but that isn't going to happen ant time soon. This should do the trick until then.

[@jasminedavis4256]

The BEST! I do not have to worry about the bugs crawling through. Thank you so much for the easy and simple fix.

[@brandonbell5357]

It's not stopping bugs from coming in come on

[@rkfarmranch8214]

I cannot believe I never thought of this, it’s a great idea thank you.

[@jondamazo4080]

Great tip! I was thinking i'd need to replace all the weather stripping on the doors. This will take care of the problem so easily. Thanks

[@MsSonya6]

Sir you just saved me tons of money on a new door! Bless you!!

[@Avvura]

I didn't know these existed, and only one of our doors has that issue. Finally fixed it. Thank you.

[@marydaz]

Thank you! Been worried about bugs getting in through the gap on mine and didn't know how easy the solution would be!

[@judithstorck5195]

Thank you SO MUCH for putting this out for us. This will be a tremendous help for our back door so no bugs can get in. Judi

[@victorharabin629]

Thanks for that tip. You helped me out in Boylan Heights with repairs on my old house. Thanks, Victor

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Hey Victor, good to hear from you! Thanks for watching 😄

[@KayKay0813]

I love your videos. Because of you I have been able to handle so many small fixit projects! Thanks!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

That’s great to hear, Nana! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@hokimocus]

Thanks Ethan! I have been putting off fixing the light gap( I have bronze wool there now). You are awesome!

[@mfuller7709]

OMG! Thank you so much! This solution is so easy that even this senior lady can actually do it myself!!

[@EllieSalas2011]

Omg! You’re awesome! Had a gap at the bottom of my door-my landlord, who obviously had no clue wat he was doing, chiseled and chiseled the threshold thinking he was evening it out. Totally destroyed it! His wife & I stood and watched him not saying a word 🤭 He finally realized he messed it up worse and left it alone. Some ppl s/dnt be allowed to touch tools 😂

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

That’s outrageous, Elie! Next time, just casually hand him a door wedge 🤣 Glad the video was helpful!

[@robertbjacksonphoto]

I can’t give this enough thumbs up. Many folks don’t know what the wedges are for that come with a prehung ext door. And throw em away.

[@mountaingarden8823]

Thank you! Would love to see a video from you on replacing weatherstripping on door entirely.

[@whitebird5383]

I got these for my front door, works great! My husband did not notice the pads and asked ... how did you do that? Should I tell him?

[@loridennis2989]

Nah. Lol

[@JamesTaylor-kc2uc]

Yes - but, roll through the research you did - as opposed to just watching this video (e.g. moving a door is complex and expensive). Then explain the solution without showing him at the door. Let him look afterwards. I think that will show you know how to find solutions, good ones, on your own. You'll get some builder respect on that point.

[@mikegrant8490]

If you tell him, the cost of the wedges will be paid for by mid January in heating cost savings.

[@turbo5774]

Thank you! My new door came with these but I didn’t know what they were or for. Just dug them out of the trash, installing tomorrow!

[@Paint411]

Sweet content, man. Thanks! For this, I just tucked backer rod into the weather strip to kind of bolster it out and get a better seal. Worked well!

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Good use of backer rod Anthony! I’m gonna remember that 👍

[@hexane8]

This is the perfect DIY video and just what I was looking for. Couldn't find this anywhere else to address the uneven gaps problem. A lot of the suggestions involved rehanging the door. Ha! What am I, Mr. Green Jeans? That would end up a mess.

[@compunurse]

Just what I needed to learn today. I was not, however, going to move the door. I had just Come to realize I was going to have to live with it. Thanks for saving the day.

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

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[@kenyettagriffin1395]

You've gain a new prescriber. So doing this today. My front door needs both of these videos.

[@TheHonestCarpenter]

Glad to hear, Kenyetta! 😄

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS ETHAN 🤗 GREAT TIME OF YEAR FOR THIS REMINDER 👍😍😍😍