<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Draft-proofing ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/draft-proofing Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ HVAC Experts Reveal the $1 Incense Trick That's the Secret to Slashing Your AC Bill This Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/incense-trick-reveals-failing-seals 9qc5WkxEqtet2EvdmQzDUK Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ As an HVAC Pro, These Are the 5 Biggest Heat-Loss Mistakes I See in American Homes – Here’s How to Fix Them Fast ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/biggest-heat-loss-mistakes DwRevAwCgCoRiJyYQB8bMa Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Easy Ways to Turn Your Entryway into a Cozy ‘Entry Shield’ for Winter Storms – and Keep Cold and Mess Out of the Rest of Your Home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/cozy-entry-shield-winter-storms MndhtMYrf38JvBciW4MxTZ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The First Big Frost Mistake Everyone Makes with Windows – and the Sophisticated $54 Draft Fix Designers Love ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/thermal-blind-window-frost-fix 84x7RLxvPKr84vHyBPRzzR Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pet Doors Don’t Just Let Your Furry Friends In, They Let the Cold In Too – 5 Lasting Fixes to Stop Drafts for Good ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-draft-proof-pet-doors rJgZNmQ7TwDM6FCaxDGhc6 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Sneaky Ways Drafts Hide in Your Home – And How to Fix Them So Holiday Guests Feel Cozy and Welcome ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/sneaky-ways-drafts-hide-in-your-home sSMFYuHcBKPzbqpCYXpwHZ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Clever Ways to Draft-Proof Doors Without Ugly Strips – You’ll Never Go Back to Weather Stripping Again ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/draft-proof-doors-without-ugly-strips vDKjo2QZQiNeAHgxPZHBUX Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How Rugs Really Affect Drafts – And the Smarter Way Pros Say Will Keep Your Home Warm in November ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-rugs-really-affect-drafts ksobaTgEhgoztdTj8JZSoK Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this $9 weatherstripping tape on doors for an easy, instant block on winter drafts – it restored coziness in my living room ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/weatherstripping-tape bdggnHAwFzwAzt9EeVWsUD Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Thu, 15 May 2025 15:28:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to draft proof your kitchen, cook in comfort and reduce your energy bills ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/draft-proof-your-kitchen eVYdbK66RMWwkG23Bk5iyL Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:20:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you know how to draft proof your garage? 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]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/repair-or-replace-a-window LL7ubexfQVt45uKMX88xUd Sun, 07 Apr 2024 08:30:13 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:12:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to weatherproof your windows – expert ways to stop drafts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-weatherproof-your-windows FhsvMPFTDLqUrh3b4HoqZZ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:06:19 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:10:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to draft proof a fireplace – 8 expert-approved ways ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-draft-proof-a-fireplace NT2PTpvPnjYKaJ5RYkwkAQ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:00:19 +0000 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:22:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to draft-proof a bathroom – expert tips that you can do yourself ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-draft-proof-a-bathroom DMrxvgQxQt3xwiDKGKqUxb Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:27 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 ways to draft-proof an entryway – keeping your home cozy and energy costs low ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-draft-proof-an-entryway zyAoVjHpW7QfeQqMLTB9nP Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:10 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:26:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to keep a kitchen warm without heating – 11 tips from designers and heating specialists ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/kitchens/how-to-keep-a-kitchen-warm-without-heating G43ezcxhSx4JC4AkKCKSg Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:00:42 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:54:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 expert-approved ways to lower heating costs this winter ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/life-design/how-to-lower-heating-costs 2EZE4hQYsbyiy9zToHRU9K Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:15:29 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:54:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to keep an entryway warm and cozy in winter – without heating ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/how-to-keep-an-entryway-warm-without-heating twJQLzUGMqDW5BSbd4fP2P Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:07:48 +0000 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:25:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to keep a bathroom warm without heating – 7 surprising ways to keep this space cozy, including using a bigger showerhead and pre-heating your towels ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/bathrooms/how-to-keep-a-bathroom-warm-without-heating KcqVsCrMRLWMFbTBGN7ku5 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:00:57 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:03:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to keep a living room warm without heating – 8 simple rules for guaranteed warmth ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/living-rooms/how-to-keep-a-living-room-warm-without-heating 9MDfey8AcPUqCA6NYZDWR4 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:15:56 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:16:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fix a drafty door – 6 ways to stop cold air getting through ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/hallways/how-to-fix-a-drafty-door mXPgGdThFHiMMox9LSzhpZ Sat, 24 Dec 2022 06:00:17 +0000 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 DIY draft-proofing jobs to warm your home in a weekend – and the big mistake to avoid ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/house-design/diy-draft-proofing 52i4iV4WuCS2HZTtxegina Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:00:14 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:03:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to care for houseplants in winter to keep them healthy and happy ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/advice/how-to-care-for-house-plants-in-winter qZ3oV3zdHkfRUgzjP2F6eB Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:19:30 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:47 +0000