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

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  • Today we help you change the seal on the bottom of door. This is an Easy DIY that will help keep bugs out of your house, so watch DIY on the House give step-by-step How to Replace the Door Seal on the Bottom of Door ****DOOR SEAL - amzn.to/3hjfM60
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  • @DIYOnTheHouse
    @DIYOnTheHouse  Před 4 lety +10

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  • @kbryant3109
    @kbryant3109 Před 3 lety +68

    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  Před 3 lety +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

  • @TexasLawyer313
    @TexasLawyer313 Před 10 měsíci +48

    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  Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 9 měsíci +6

      $700??? Seriously?

    • @jujubee90275
      @jujubee90275 Před 8 měsíci +6

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

    • @vickynoname9860
      @vickynoname9860 Před 6 měsíci +3

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

    • @user-xg1zp6lw5u
      @user-xg1zp6lw5u Před 6 měsíci +2

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

  • @leedart
    @leedart Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +19

      That is GREAT advice - thank you!

    • @swissmiss221
      @swissmiss221 Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +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 Před rokem +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 Před 4 měsíci

      You can use pca glue to coat it I guess

  • @charleslima4078
    @charleslima4078 Před 2 lety

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

  • @angelagrimes5615
    @angelagrimes5615 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @KK7THK
    @KK7THK Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +4

      Fantastic! Love that!!

    • @mikewoodson6930
      @mikewoodson6930 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +11

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

    • @ladypenelope99
      @ladypenelope99 Před 2 lety

      @@gotit4cheap368 🤣 totally relate!

    • @tarafaithnicole4621
      @tarafaithnicole4621 Před 2 lety +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

  • @akersoltions
    @akersoltions Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you for this very simple and useful DIY!

  • @robd4526
    @robd4526 Před měsícem

    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

  • @learningscienceisfun
    @learningscienceisfun Před 2 lety

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

  • @glamorouswallflower
    @glamorouswallflower Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this!

  • @codieausten5076
    @codieausten5076 Před rokem

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

  • @diannerisdon388
    @diannerisdon388 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for so many great, useful videos!!

  • @missyrubio5099
    @missyrubio5099 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome Thank You!!!!

  • @sylviasacal
    @sylviasacal Před rokem

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

  • @loisgriffin193
    @loisgriffin193 Před rokem

    Great, direct and enough info to trouble shot. Thanks

  • @Tronzilla
    @Tronzilla Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @rodrigovasquez4005
    @rodrigovasquez4005 Před 2 lety

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

  • @pixelcat29
    @pixelcat29 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Was very helpful in my own installation.

  • @dadixreyes7689
    @dadixreyes7689 Před měsícem

    Amazing job thank you 🙏

  • @paulinekoulavong7268
    @paulinekoulavong7268 Před rokem

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

  • @davidbouchard5047
    @davidbouchard5047 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the video !

  • @almazabraha
    @almazabraha Před 3 lety

    Thank you very helpful.

  • @ning-ningshalom3266
    @ning-ningshalom3266 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you.

  • @suazzette
    @suazzette Před rokem

    Just what I was looking for 👍🏾 Ty

  • @steigauffamily8542
    @steigauffamily8542 Před 9 měsíci

    Really helpful.
    Thank you from MN.

  • @streatmeat4763
    @streatmeat4763 Před 8 měsíci

    Fantastic. Super simple. Helps me big time.

  • @ramyahs8404
    @ramyahs8404 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video. I love the simple details

  • @jdhorton1432
    @jdhorton1432 Před 2 lety

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

  • @doa2758
    @doa2758 Před 10 měsíci

    Helpful and informative. Nicely done.

  • @patricefiorentino2923
    @patricefiorentino2923 Před 4 měsíci

    Great Video. Thank you for sharing !

  • @rosaliecruz4304
    @rosaliecruz4304 Před rokem

    You made that look so simple. thank you.

  • @sherrifrance5301
    @sherrifrance5301 Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @tomlazar7312
    @tomlazar7312 Před 2 lety

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

  • @milp-gq2wy
    @milp-gq2wy Před 6 měsíci

    Perfect video thank you

  • @popokiai8580
    @popokiai8580 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you😍

  • @kevinle5962
    @kevinle5962 Před rokem

    Thanks for the help!

  • @bretsalowitz
    @bretsalowitz Před rokem +1

    Thank you

  • @frankpeck1448
    @frankpeck1448 Před 2 lety

    Thank you...very helpful video.

  • @kevinscott4081
    @kevinscott4081 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @DustInTheAir
    @DustInTheAir Před 3 lety

    Thank you this is really useful

  • @ThePrattclan
    @ThePrattclan Před 2 lety

    Great video, thanks

  • @DFC300
    @DFC300 Před 3 lety

    Thanks! 😊

  • @christineday5233
    @christineday5233 Před rokem

    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!

  • @elhimmelstein1913
    @elhimmelstein1913 Před rokem

    thank you thank you thank you!

  • @danielcleary1072
    @danielcleary1072 Před rokem

    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!

  • @C-Mah
    @C-Mah Před rokem

    Great video

  • @ca6177
    @ca6177 Před 3 lety

    Thank!👍🏻

  • @sassynj1264
    @sassynj1264 Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Před 2 lety

      You can do it!

    • @sassynj1264
      @sassynj1264 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @lumailisa
    @lumailisa Před 2 lety

    Really good video, thanks.

  • @lauragoodman3378
    @lauragoodman3378 Před rokem

    Thank you. Looks like I can do it.

  • @justempower922
    @justempower922 Před 3 lety

    very helpful

  • @gregtucker2703
    @gregtucker2703 Před rokem

    This was great. Thanks for sharing . . .😇

  • @graciethankful4643
    @graciethankful4643 Před 2 lety

    Great info 👍 👌

  • @rodolfotonelli3689
    @rodolfotonelli3689 Před 3 lety +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. 👍 👩‍🔧

  • @jaceesantos6407
    @jaceesantos6407 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing I can DIY!!!!

  • @eternalquest1994
    @eternalquest1994 Před rokem

    NEED TO DO THAT. THANK YOU

  • @jesmidge8653
    @jesmidge8653 Před 2 lety

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

  • @patcharles3336
    @patcharles3336 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @bernicerogersbooker6333

    Thanks for posting

  • @akeempowell8155
    @akeempowell8155 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks good job 🤙🤙🤙

  • @forreelzfishing
    @forreelzfishing Před 2 lety

    good job 👍

  • @TForee63
    @TForee63 Před 3 lety

    Thx somuch

  • @pimpompoom93726
    @pimpompoom93726 Před rokem

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

  • @rostyloco1
    @rostyloco1 Před 2 lety +1

    great stuff

  • @lpetite8636
    @lpetite8636 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much. I can do this.

  • @ShalyceCluff
    @ShalyceCluff Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @jevs1964
    @jevs1964 Před 2 lety

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

  • @jlnriddick
    @jlnriddick Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety +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!

  • @CharlesLang49
    @CharlesLang49 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @haily-rs9lm
    @haily-rs9lm Před rokem

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

  • @jeffgrego2507
    @jeffgrego2507 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow

  • @katoralain7774
    @katoralain7774 Před rokem +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.

  • @checkHook93
    @checkHook93 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @richellereynolds881
    @richellereynolds881 Před 3 lety

    You are awesome! i love your channel please make more😎

  • @Joe-ev4fr
    @Joe-ev4fr Před 3 lety +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!!

  • @cornfusedatbest6693
    @cornfusedatbest6693 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @davidbroadfoot4214
    @davidbroadfoot4214 Před 3 lety

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

  • @TForee63
    @TForee63 Před 3 lety

    Thx so much

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Před 3 lety

      You're welcome!

    • @TForee63
      @TForee63 Před 3 lety

      Think my door does not have that space. It is a hall door and I think I need to use the adhesive type. Thx.

  • @larrykosterewa4848
    @larrykosterewa4848 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @nellielee2915
    @nellielee2915 Před 2 měsíci

    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. 🙏

  • @meicealways5842
    @meicealways5842 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @marktheshark7754
    @marktheshark7754 Před 3 lety +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 Před rokem

      What's better?

    • @marktheshark7754
      @marktheshark7754 Před rokem +1

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

  • @yleneahernandez8792
    @yleneahernandez8792 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @Ladouce50
    @Ladouce50 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @AlanFrink
    @AlanFrink Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @JMrealgamer
    @JMrealgamer Před 3 lety +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.

  • @robertwilson4400
    @robertwilson4400 Před rokem

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

  • @livinglifewithbry1109
    @livinglifewithbry1109 Před 2 lety

    Dope

  • @danielcorrado2084
    @danielcorrado2084 Před 2 lety

    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  Před 2 lety

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

  • @michaelbluejay
    @michaelbluejay Před rokem

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

  • @michaeldepow6663
    @michaeldepow6663 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

      @@indianapolisindiana7856 Thanks for the explanation

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Před rokem

      👍

  • @rogaunttable
    @rogaunttable Před rokem +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  Před rokem +3

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

    • @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid
      @mg-ThisHandleIsSoStupid Před rokem +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 Před 11 měsíci

      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.

  • @deniseulmer642
    @deniseulmer642 Před 4 lety

    Thank I need to replace my door ceal too. Now I know how ez it is I will do it this weekend.

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Před 4 lety

      Fantastic!!

    • @The_Kirk_Lazarus
      @The_Kirk_Lazarus Před 3 lety

      Dude, you had two sentences and you didn't spell seal properly and felt the need to shorten a 4-letter word down to 2 letters in the second sentence?

  • @The_Kirk_Lazarus
    @The_Kirk_Lazarus Před 3 lety +15

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

  • @Christopherjamesmurphy21

    Clever name. Cause the information is free.

    • @DIYOnTheHouse
      @DIYOnTheHouse  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you got it -- we thought it was cleaver!!

  • @lanceentertainmentdjservic25

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

  • @cranstjs
    @cranstjs Před 2 lety +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.

  • @rfranklin725
    @rfranklin725 Před 2 lety

    👍

  • @richdenney9425
    @richdenney9425 Před 3 lety

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