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

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Exterior Doors always get small gaps of light around the bottom corner. This short video from The Honest Carpenter will show you how to fix light gaps around your doors! It really just comes down to one easy trick--CORNER SEALS.
HOW TO FIX LIGHT GAPS AROUND EXTERIOR DOORS:
1) Find/buy corner seals--these are little wedge-shaped pieces of foam weatherstrip/weatherstripping with peel-off adhesive backs.
2) Remove adhesive back from corner seal tape / kit.
3) Open door and wipe down or clean lowest part of jamb just above threshold.
4) Affix corner seal to lowest portion of door jamb. Make sure corner seal is sitting directly down on threshold. Make sure skinny part of corner seal is pointing into house, and thick part is pointing towards stop trim on the jamb.
5) Close door--check for light gaps remaining around lower part of door.
6) If necessary, place a second corner seal above installed corner seal. You can also STACK corner seals to create more thickness.
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@TheClimb511 3 года назад

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

@elainelily9910 Год назад

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 Год назад

I read this comment and still put it on wrong.

@prudeylou 11 месяцев назад

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

@Justfor2day10 11 месяцев назад

@@dlhursey😂😂😂

@brandonbell5357 8 месяцев назад

For light gaps not big gaps

@JonTanOsb 7 месяцев назад

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

@wonttakethewidepath7851 3 года назад

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.

@bahba9247 2 года назад

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!

@ciaranfisher8219 3 года назад

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

@llana86 3 года назад

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!

@lish7092 6 дней назад

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. 🙏🏽

@OldmanXan 4 года назад

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

@TheEclecticHandyman 3 года назад

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

@psjw7828 4 года назад

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

@oatht414 3 года назад

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.

@josephforgione1762 2 года назад

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.

@nokturnalbobo 3 года назад

Just what I needed! Fantastic video. Super helpful and concise. Thank you!

@bzzazab Год назад

Very helpful, straight and to the point! Thank you for getting to it, making it short and sweet! Thank you, thank you!

@susiem1976 5 месяцев назад

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!

@Youtuber-o 2 года назад

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.

@gmanchurch 2 года назад

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!

@user-bo1rj2xu2s 7 месяцев назад

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!

@WaitWhat-jy9ck 3 года назад

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.

@Loanwa 4 года назад

I just got mine in today and yes i see a huge difference! Thanks, great tip😀

@judithstorck5195 Год назад

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

@McTroyd 4 года назад

The simplest solution is usually the right one! Thanks.

@tcbbolt 2 года назад

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

@gate-gate6863 3 года назад

Short and concise, my style.

@schelzel 3 года назад

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

@gate-gate6863 3 года назад

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

@toddwz 3 года назад

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

@sandysue202 2 года назад

Yes, very helpful!! Thank you so much for doing this short and informative video.

@bernadettewesolowski7281 3 года назад

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!

@johnmichaels6794 3 года назад

You, good sir, are a star! Thanks, I was totally getting stressed out about that one!

@JPerry2337 Год назад

Just the thing I needed!! Definitely helpful and so simple and practical. Thank You so much

@tag7592 2 года назад

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

@randallkohn6089 3 года назад

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.

@lifecyclestyled6732 3 года назад

❣️ ❣️Thank you so much for being the Honest Carpenter. I really appreciate this video as patio door as well as my mothers front has bad gapping. I will be buying these. Great to know their are honest contractors in this world.

@JC-fb7bm 2 года назад

You rock! Love your videos! Great solutions and easily explained. Keep up the good work!

@HiEdEngineer 2 года назад

WOW! Been looking for better solution for years! This one is perfect! Thanks so much!

@mysticmeadow9116 3 года назад

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

@brandonbell5357 8 месяцев назад

That's in the one movie

@WillChil466 7 месяцев назад

U stick em between logs? Ha.

@KayKay0813 3 года назад

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

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 года назад

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

@johnkelley9877 4 года назад

That is helpful. I have not heard of these until now. Thanks for sharing this information.

@SangKtan 3 года назад

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 :)

@YukonHawk1 4 года назад

Extremely useful tips. Thanks for sharing.

@latrishamorton7724 4 года назад

Thank you for the video, i wasnt sure if i had to replace my door but this is a great alternative. The gap was driving me nuts, im heading to Lowe's today !!!

@mariah_7654 3 года назад

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed!

@rkfarmranch8214 3 года назад

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

@lesviamartinez2185 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

Thank you, Lesvia! 😄

@freecycling6687 3 года назад

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

@victorquesada7530 3 года назад

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

@J.a.v.i 2 года назад

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.

@WillChil466 7 месяцев назад

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.

@paulstewart2444 8 месяцев назад

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

@turbo5774 4 года назад

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!

@jeanettemcavoy8660 2 года назад

SO Helpful!!! Exactly what I was lookingfor! Thanks!

@jasminedavis4256 3 года назад

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

@brandonbell5357 8 месяцев назад

It's not stopping bugs from coming in come on

@ccadama Год назад

@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.

@mfuller7709 2 года назад

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

@kathyr.6825 3 года назад

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!

@WillChil466 7 месяцев назад

Tighten or use longer screw in latch.

@ericareyes701 3 года назад

Love how easy to understand these videos are. Thank you!

@brandonbell5357 8 месяцев назад

Yup no school ing

@brandonchamplin5444 3 года назад

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

@shar9907 2 года назад

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

@axelstewart3392 Год назад

I just watched your video on RU-vid 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 👍

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 2 года назад

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

@mathewsdrdavid 3 года назад

Now that was awesome! Just looking at that issue today in my door downstairs, with that cool Canadian air coming through. Thanks!

@mattsanchez4893 2 года назад

I learn something new and useful every time I watch, thanks

@ronniemontgomery4394 2 года назад

Great job you helped me out on a lot of small jobs I do for friends labor free. Keep up the good work and thanks again.

@sandrar2572 2 года назад

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

@jaelatina410 Год назад

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!!!!

@maggiemae3659 8 месяцев назад

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

@Paint411 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@garyhorton6652 3 года назад

I really liked your technique when doubling the pads!

@isaidwhatisaid1006 3 года назад

Thanks! Short and sweet, straight to the point and easy & cheap!! Don't get much better than that!! #subscribed

@frugallandlord6974 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

I was thinking the same thing lol

@leighannehammons9710 2 года назад

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

@leighannehammons9710 2 года назад

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

@amsohn1 4 года назад

Totally awesome... you rock... got mine ordered and will install Monday

@eddieimparato 9 месяцев назад

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

@hokimocus 6 месяцев назад

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

@MsSonya6 3 года назад

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

@latmcb9863 Год назад

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

@jay21tech 3 года назад

Thank you! Just needed a fix for a small gap without all the hassle.

@thashacarey9185 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm going to try it but this is so much easier than sanding shims, etc...

@vsteele2536 Год назад

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

@alexsmiley8232 3 года назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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.

@brownmamba4063 Год назад

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

@TH3RAPG4M3R 3 года назад

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.

@jasminebonhomme9723 Год назад

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!

@loueubank4399 2 года назад

Great tip! I've had this problem since the shipping piece fell off my jam. Was not aware these were available. Thanks!!

@danam6087 2 года назад

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.

@raygarcia3466 3 года назад

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

@doconnor1354 4 года назад

Another notch for my mental toolkit. Thanks!

@orlandotrevino3402 2 года назад

Thanks for that tip; who would of known. The smallest things mean so much! Thanks again.

@parose6471 Год назад

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 !

@TimmyTints 3 года назад

Awesome tip! Going to pick some of these up today, thanks a bunch!

@hmroa3056 2 года назад

Exactly the solution I was looking for. Thank you.

@arth.4196 4 года назад

Honest I purchased a basic belt from what you showed 2 weeks now, so far so good.

@patjones1223 2 года назад

Love your channel! So informative and helpful!💪👍!

@billybike57 2 года назад

I just ordered mine! Thanks for another great tip👍🏼

@debbiespringer7961 3 года назад

My kind of fix! You have a new fan. ❤

@lurklingX Год назад

*thank you!!* didn't know about the wedge-shaped pieces! i've only seen the strips at HD. this will absolutely fix my issue.

@femineity 3 года назад

SOOOooooo helpful! Thanks again, Ethan!

@mikegavone 2 года назад

Never knew they make a product just for this, thank you!

@joedejesus6363 3 года назад

Great video, straight and to the point.

@jlbrown5 Год назад

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

@shayroo 11 месяцев назад

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.

@gambit3228 4 года назад

So helpful. Thank you from Canada

@robnielsen935 3 года назад

Thanks for this video. I purchased a screen door and it came with two of these. Now I know what they are for. I might try this fix on a couple of commercial doors where I have issues with debris blowing inside the building.