Gaps around windows let heated and cooled air escape and increase your energy bills.

  • Fill small cracks and gaps with caulking.
  • Fill larger cracks with foam backer rod of the appropriate size by pushing it into the gap with a putty knife, then apply caulking on top of it.
  • Still larger gaps and holes can be filled using aerosol cans of expandable foam. After the foam has cured, trim it flush, and stain or paint it to match the house.

To learn more on how to seal around windows and doors, we recommend you read our detailed guide on how to weatherproof windows, doors, and trim

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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