Replace the Door Seal on the Bottom of Door - How to Keep Bugs Out of Your House

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  • @DIYOnTheHouse
    @DIYOnTheHouse  4 роки тому +11

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  • @TexasLawyer313
    @TexasLawyer313 Рік тому +50

    Thank you so much. First time homeowner and I am still a single gal. A handy man quoted me over $700 to replace these. Nope! I knew it couldn’t possibly be that expensive, but I assumed he would have to take the doors off. Wow. I am smarter thanks to you, and I am capable of doing this myself now that I am smarter 🥰🥰🥰

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому +5

      I'm glad it helped. Try the NEXTDOOR website next time you need someone. It's referrals from neighbors, for contractors etc...

    • @Lughnerson
      @Lughnerson 11 місяців тому +6

      $700??? Seriously?

    • @jujubee90275
      @jujubee90275 10 місяців тому +6

      I'm glad you DIY. What an idiot trying to take advantage. I understand as well being a single woman.

    • @vickynoname9860
      @vickynoname9860 8 місяців тому +4

      People in construction these days have a special place in hell for trying to scam people.

    • @user-xg1zp6lw5u
      @user-xg1zp6lw5u 8 місяців тому +2

      I agree. I’m single too and refuse to pay for repairs. Watching videos like this has helped me tremendously.

  • @kbryant3109
    @kbryant3109 3 роки тому +69

    The weather stripping on my doors have all dry rotted on both the sides and the bottom. My late husband passed away 5 years ago and unfortunately I have no one who even seems to know anything about how to replace them. In my mind it didn't seem like a very difficult task but I didn't know where to start or what to do. I was too hesitant to rip off what was left hanging on them without knowing how to replace them. I have been looking at the sunlight coming in through the crack, feeling the cold air from winter blowing through and now feeling the warm air coming through and my AC going out. I decided that I was going to figure out how to do this myself so I found your video and could kick myself for waiting on someone else to do this for me! I can't thank you enough for taking the time to make this step by step video. Thanks to you not only are my doors secure now but I have confidence in myself that I can do anything I set my mind to do. I just needed the guidance that this video gave me! I'm so very thankful that I was lead here, my late husband never leaves my side ❤
    Thank you again for helping me ❤

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому +14

      I am glad you did it!
      My philosophy Is, I can do it mess it up and learn, do it again cheaper than hiring someone.
      Sorry for your loss, I meet a lot of widows in our plumbing business that have to learn the things the husband took care of. It's great that you are doing it!
      Ross

  • @leedart
    @leedart 3 роки тому +114

    If you have a wood door make sure you silicone caulk the outside so that rainwater does not just seep in and sits on the door promoting rot.

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому +19

      That is GREAT advice - thank you!

    • @swissmiss221
      @swissmiss221 2 роки тому +2

      How would you go about that? I’ve caulked the bottom of a shower and around a sink but not sure how to do it here. Thank you in advance.

    • @chef329
      @chef329 2 роки тому +6

      Its a channel door sweep, I don't understand where you would be adding the caulking? Along the top edge of the sweep?

    • @enzprintco.8625
      @enzprintco.8625 2 роки тому +26

      @@chef329 it’s a “U” shaped piece. Water will run down the door and into the “U”. Caulk all along where the top of the “U” piece contacts the door.

    • @Jenvlogs404
      @Jenvlogs404 6 місяців тому

      You can use pca glue to coat it I guess

  • @KK7THK
    @KK7THK 3 роки тому +80

    THANK YOU for posting this! I’ve been sitting on this project for over a year- not sure why, as it only took me 5 minutes to get it done! Our door is lock-tight now!

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому +4

      Fantastic! Love that!!

    • @mikewoodson6930
      @mikewoodson6930 3 роки тому +4

      On behalf of all home repair people, I’ll cast no stones. It’s been 2 months for me, but now it’s done.

    • @gotit4cheap368
      @gotit4cheap368 3 роки тому +11

      Lol took me a month just to Google what that bottom door thing was called 😂

    • @ladypenelope99
      @ladypenelope99 2 роки тому

      @@gotit4cheap368 🤣 totally relate!

    • @tarafaithnicole4621
      @tarafaithnicole4621 2 роки тому +1

      Me as well! here it is almost spring time and have had the supplies way before winter! Sad not every1 wants to lend a helping hand not even the man of the house🤣🤯🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ js..just luckily I'm a self sufficient woman and grew up.arpund my dad and brother working on everything! #ripbrother14yrsgonetosoon

  • @robd4526
    @robd4526 3 місяці тому

    thanks for the visual help .. didn't think it was complicated but always appreciate a person with knowledge n experience DEMONSTRATING as you did. thanks

  • @jlnriddick
    @jlnriddick 2 роки тому +12

    Thanks so much for the video and all the details! Yes, it's simple, but now I know what to get, how to get it on the door, when to stop my pre-drilled holes, when to stop drilling in the screws (before dimpling) and how to trim the edge for the correct fit. I would have been guessing at all those factors, or just plain doing it wrong, so while it is a simple fix, you've prepared me to do it correctly! This is so appreciated... especially from this 65 yr old female! (No disrespect to older folks or females!) Thank you so much for sharing this video! Your explanations were extremely helpful! BTW, I have three other exit doors that also need the seals replaced. They're all steel doors, just more narrow. Will the same seal be fine for them as well, or do I need something different from a "front door seal"? Thank you again!

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому +3

      I'm glad you went for it! As far as the seal it should work, I would read in the description on the package. If you got it off amazon you are able to ask the seller of the product questions and they should let you know.
      Thank you for watching!

  • @katoralain7774
    @katoralain7774 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for this video. Maintenance came to check my door and said "that's just how the door sits and there's nothing we can do". It felt like a wrong answer but I didn't know the right one. Found your video and now know the door seal needs to be replaced. You made it look so easy now I feel like they lied to me and just didn't want to do the work that needed to be done.

  • @sassynj1264
    @sassynj1264 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome I have been asking my landlord for a year to do this...I'm gonna do it myself...Thank You!!!

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому

      You can do it!

    • @sassynj1264
      @sassynj1264 3 роки тому +1

      @@DIYOnTheHouse I Did it!!! ..only took a few minutes...now off to my next project lol ..Thanks Again

  • @angelagrimes5615
    @angelagrimes5615 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you, now I know what that’s called and simple to do… knowledge is power!!!

  • @larrykosterewa4848
    @larrykosterewa4848 2 роки тому +3

    Good easy job. Only one thing i would change, and that would be using a small block of wood when tapping the new piece in. Causing no damage to material. Nice easy fix..Look forward to your next project..

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Larry, good idea on the wood.
      Have a Great Christmas!

  • @nellielee2915
    @nellielee2915 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for a great video, my handyman said there's no hope for my back door, That I need a new door but I'm not financially able at this time, because I had new living room and kitchen floors install in today and that hit me pretty heavy. So I'm going to still try to install the new door seal on the bottom of my door like you did hoping it will keep the water from coming in. 🙏

  • @ShalyceCluff
    @ShalyceCluff 3 роки тому +2

    Great video. Thanks dude. I had no idea how to replace these for 13 years so just ignored them.

  • @Joe-ev4fr
    @Joe-ev4fr 3 роки тому +10

    I put off replacing my front door seal because I thought I could find an exact replacement. After almost 30 years, I convinced myself, they probably don’t make exact replacements after so many years. Thanks for sharing the video!!

  • @marktheshark7754
    @marktheshark7754 3 роки тому +19

    I've purchased those sweep seals before from Lowes. They last about 2 years in high traffic areas of the house, then the rubber strips break off.

    • @RogerPack
      @RogerPack 2 роки тому

      What's better?

    • @marktheshark7754
      @marktheshark7754 2 роки тому +1

      @@RogerPack For ease of installation, definately the sweep seals. But, the right thing is to replace the door seal and jamb.

  • @yleneahernandez8792
    @yleneahernandez8792 2 роки тому +1

    You got me thinking I could do this myself 🤔 mine has been broken for almost a year and right now flies are driving me crazy. I’m making a trip to Home Depot today.

  • @CharlesLang49
    @CharlesLang49 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for that. I have to do mine today. Having a little rain leak at my front door.

  • @cornfusedatbest6693
    @cornfusedatbest6693 3 роки тому +4

    Good DIY video. POINTER: Most drills have a torque setting so you don't run the screw too deep.

  • @paulinekoulavong7268
    @paulinekoulavong7268 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting this video I know I can fix my door now. God bless....

  • @rodolfotonelli3689
    @rodolfotonelli3689 3 роки тому +2

    Hi DIY! Thank you so much for your video. I am learning maintenance and I am on route to install one. Wish me luck. 👍 👩‍🔧

  • @JMrealgamer
    @JMrealgamer 3 роки тому +2

    Shrews are starting to come in and I’ve caught one but there are more. I’m almost positive this is how their getting in Lol! It’s always something.

  • @Ladouce50
    @Ladouce50 8 місяців тому

    Thanks so much this is what I was looking because my bottom door is not straight they cut wrong 🙏🙏🙏

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  7 місяців тому

      Bummer. This should straighten it out.

  • @AlanFrink
    @AlanFrink 8 місяців тому

    I needed the same door bottom strip. Menards had the correct replacement strip, cost about $11 and change.

  • @cranstjs
    @cranstjs 2 роки тому +2

    I think they have the stick on type on front door to avoid the lip and screw look. I was kind of wanting to go with that again. Hard to find. But thanks for the tip how to remove old stuck on.

  • @The_Kirk_Lazarus
    @The_Kirk_Lazarus 3 роки тому +15

    Would it have helped to have a wooden block to place between the seal and the hammer whilst hammering?

  • @robertwilson4400
    @robertwilson4400 Рік тому

    wanted to replace door just the door threshold, after seeing this video I see that both needed replacing thanks for easy-to-follow instructions.

  • @checkHook93
    @checkHook93 3 роки тому +1

    You can always trust a DIY dude with markings on his face. He earned his keep.

  • @thebonafidebeasley
    @thebonafidebeasley 2 роки тому +3

    Hello. I just saw this video and want to thank you. Mine has been in place for at least twenty years and I realized that the poor condition it's in is probably how spiders have gotten in. My questions to you is, can I install it without screwing it in place, and just calk the outside and inside? I have a metal door and an inadequate cordless screwdriver. Thank you!

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому +2

      As long as it is a nice tight fit - that would probably work. Let us know how it goes.

  • @sylviasacal
    @sylviasacal Рік тому

    Thanks a lot. God bless you and your family always.

  • @pimpompoom93726
    @pimpompoom93726 Рік тому

    Good video, thanks. And timely for me-I have two doors out to my garage that need weather stripping. Thanks!

  • @christineday5233
    @christineday5233 Рік тому

    I had water intrusion after Hurricane Ian. This is exactly the info I needed to DIY a fix as handimen will not be available for quite some time. Thank you!

  • @ning-ningshalom3266
    @ning-ningshalom3266 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @haily-rs9lm
    @haily-rs9lm Рік тому

    Thanks for your post 👍 I learn something that I did wrong way

  • @Tronzilla
    @Tronzilla 3 роки тому +2

    Appreciate the video. I’m going to replace mine today.

  • @meicealways5842
    @meicealways5842 Рік тому

    I’m glad i seen someone who did it without taking the door off

  • @akersoltions
    @akersoltions 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for this very simple and useful DIY!

  • @tomlazar7312
    @tomlazar7312 2 роки тому

    Very informative. I've been putting this job off but will try this soon.

  • @danielcorrado2084
    @danielcorrado2084 2 роки тому

    Thanks for showing how it’s done. I would have put the screw a in and then cut off the excess because with the screws holding it in place I think it would be easier to cut then chancing knocking down off the door

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 роки тому

      That would work, it's pretty tight even with out the screws.

  • @bretsalowitz
    @bretsalowitz Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @rodrigovasquez4005
    @rodrigovasquez4005 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video and tips. I'm motivated to do this this coming weekend.

  • @danielcleary1072
    @danielcleary1072 2 роки тому

    Thanks! Great video! I have the same issue on my side entry door to my garage. I have been putting off the repair because I couldn’t envision exactly how to fix it. Now I can do it! Thank you!

  • @rosaliecruz4304
    @rosaliecruz4304 Рік тому

    You made that look so simple. thank you.

  • @loisgriffin193
    @loisgriffin193 2 роки тому

    Great, direct and enough info to trouble shot. Thanks

  • @jdhorton1432
    @jdhorton1432 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this vid! I actually prefer one you purchased!

  • @streatmeat4763
    @streatmeat4763 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic. Super simple. Helps me big time.

  • @rogaunttable
    @rogaunttable Рік тому +2

    The original seal gasket that fits into the grooves on the bottom of the door are readily available at Lowes and Home Depot. You have to take the door off the hinges, but I think it's a far better seal than the vinyl EZ U-seals.

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому +3

      Wow, I looked there and Home Depot, and they only had this style available when we did the video.

    • @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid
      @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid Рік тому +2

      That is the one I got today but to be honest after watching this video, I would rather get one of those. I really don't want to take the door off.
      The door is wood though, so would have to find one different than white.

    • @ssh348
      @ssh348 Рік тому

      my door is metal and i def don't want to take it off. i am still figuring out how the old rubber is attached.

  • @michaeldepow6663
    @michaeldepow6663 3 роки тому +10

    You should always put the screw in the lowest part of the channel because then later on as it wears you can lower that thing down on the bottom of the door

    • @swissmiss221
      @swissmiss221 2 роки тому

      For someone who is not handy, can you describe that for me? I’m not sure what you mean by the channel in this situation. Thanks.

    • @indianapolisindiana7856
      @indianapolisindiana7856 2 роки тому +1

      @@swissmiss221 The "channel" he's referring to is the slot the screw goes in. Instead of having a little round hole for the screw, there is a slot, so you are able to make slight adjustments up or down without drilling a new hole.
      I guess if somebody did not leave enough room to adjust it down, they could also use a drill bit or Dremel to lengthen the slot a little.

    • @swissmiss1135
      @swissmiss1135 2 роки тому

      @@indianapolisindiana7856 Thanks for the explanation

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому

      👍

  • @patcharles3336
    @patcharles3336 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much for showing us how to do this. Today I tried sealing my door after seeing water from the rain ... inside the threshold of my home. Don’t like the look one bit, so this week I will have To go to my L.wes orHD and get me one of those door sweep. I appreciate this a lot. Thank you.

  • @steigauffamily8542
    @steigauffamily8542 11 місяців тому

    Really helpful.
    Thank you from MN.

  • @diannerisdon388
    @diannerisdon388 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for so many great, useful videos!!

  • @charleslima4078
    @charleslima4078 2 роки тому

    Thank You , just did the install , keep posting videos .

  • @lauragoodman3378
    @lauragoodman3378 Рік тому

    Thank you. Looks like I can do it.

  • @patricefiorentino2923
    @patricefiorentino2923 6 місяців тому

    Great Video. Thank you for sharing !

  • @dadixreyes7689
    @dadixreyes7689 3 місяці тому

    Amazing job thank you 🙏

  • @codieausten5076
    @codieausten5076 Рік тому

    Great video Ross. Direct and to the point. Well done.

  • @popokiai8580
    @popokiai8580 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you😍

  • @eternalquest1994
    @eternalquest1994 Рік тому

    NEED TO DO THAT. THANK YOU

  • @doa2758
    @doa2758 Рік тому

    Helpful and informative. Nicely done.

  • @jaceesantos6407
    @jaceesantos6407 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing I can DIY!!!!

  • @milp-gq2wy
    @milp-gq2wy 8 місяців тому

    Perfect video thank you

  • @kevinle5962
    @kevinle5962 Рік тому

    Thanks for the help!

  • @lpetite8636
    @lpetite8636 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I can do this.

  • @lanceentertainmentdjservic25

    Great video. What’s the model number of the new weatherstrip? I’m having trouble finding it at my local Home Depot

  • @bernicerogersbooker6333
    @bernicerogersbooker6333 2 роки тому

    Thanks for posting

  • @sherrifrance5301
    @sherrifrance5301 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @glamorouswallflower
    @glamorouswallflower 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this!

  • @rostyloco1
    @rostyloco1 2 роки тому +1

    great stuff

  • @learningscienceisfun
    @learningscienceisfun 2 роки тому

    Nice Video! Thanks for taking the time to make this!

  • @elhimmelstein1913
    @elhimmelstein1913 Рік тому

    thank you thank you thank you!

  • @suazzette
    @suazzette Рік тому

    Just what I was looking for 👍🏾 Ty

  • @kevinscott4081
    @kevinscott4081 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @frankpeck1448
    @frankpeck1448 2 роки тому

    Thank you...very helpful video.

  • @I_Birthed_You
    @I_Birthed_You Рік тому

    Been putting this off since I moved in. Looking forward to lower power bills

  • @gregtucker2703
    @gregtucker2703 Рік тому

    This was great. Thanks for sharing . . .😇

  • @lumailisa
    @lumailisa 2 роки тому

    Really good video, thanks.

  • @youarehere1251
    @youarehere1251 2 роки тому +1

    I would caulk the exterior joint to keep moisture away from the bottom of the door.

  • @rafico9352
    @rafico9352 3 роки тому

    It looks like an easy DIY task, but knowing me, i'll find a way to screw it up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  3 роки тому

      It was easier that we thought it would be!!

  • @ramyahs8404
    @ramyahs8404 3 роки тому

    Awesome video. I love the simple details

  • @davidbroadfoot4214
    @davidbroadfoot4214 3 роки тому

    thanks,, got a door to do also, before the cold weather comes in

  • @missyrubio5099
    @missyrubio5099 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome Thank You!!!!

  • @DustInTheAir
    @DustInTheAir 3 роки тому

    Thank you this is really useful

  • @burpbee1
    @burpbee1 2 місяці тому +1

    Single gal here. I bought the type that does not need screws, and water still comes in the corners. It is my second one I buy cause I didn't do it right the first time, but I guess I didn't do it right second time either. 😭 Is there a sealant I can buy to plug in the ends??!

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  2 місяці тому

      It may be the weather strip on the door jam not sealing.

  • @kyyurtman1416
    @kyyurtman1416 3 роки тому +5

    And now any exterior water will work its was behind the exterior flange. Then collect into that door sweep seal and weep out the lowest side into your interior., Including the corners of your door jambs. Even worse that water that collects will create excessive moisture at the bottom edge of the door panel. Say Hello to rusted doors and swollen rotted wood doors. That type of door sweep will expand and contract with the seasons.
    *At Least put a bead of caulking behind the exterior flange. Slightly shim the exterior flange with a couple of paint scrappers, apply the caulk ,remove the shim and wipe off caulking.

  • @ThePrattclan
    @ThePrattclan 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks

  • @pigfeet79
    @pigfeet79 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri
    @FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri Рік тому

    This worked but it was done backwards.
    You first want to measure the width of door then cut trim to length. Then install.

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Рік тому

      Many ways same result. I do it certain ways that make it simple for anyone willing to try.

  • @almazabraha
    @almazabraha 3 роки тому

    Thank you very helpful.

  • @DFC300
    @DFC300 3 роки тому

    Thanks! 😊

  • @jesmidge8653
    @jesmidge8653 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I love your channel!!!

  • @pixelcat29
    @pixelcat29 3 роки тому

    Great video! Was very helpful in my own installation.

  • @tomzandmicky8239
    @tomzandmicky8239 3 роки тому +4

    OK I'm headed for Lowe's. Meet me back at my house, OK? and bring your tools.

  • @TForee63
    @TForee63 3 роки тому

    Thx somuch

  • @davidbouchard5047
    @davidbouchard5047 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video !

  • @akeempowell8155
    @akeempowell8155 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks good job 🤙🤙🤙

  • @forreelzfishing
    @forreelzfishing 2 роки тому

    good job 👍

  • @jevs1964
    @jevs1964 2 роки тому

    Thank you! This is a very helpful channel. Just subscribed.

  • @michaelbluejay
    @michaelbluejay Рік тому

    Props for saying flat blade screwdriver (correct) rather than flat head screwdriver (common, but wrong).

  • @richdenney9425
    @richdenney9425 3 роки тому

    I would recommend using a block of wood to drive the seal on and cutting to length JMO

  • @graciethankful4643
    @graciethankful4643 2 роки тому

    Great info 👍 👌

  • @justempower922
    @justempower922 3 роки тому

    very helpful