Making a draft dodger is an easy, fun, energy saving, DIY project for your home!

As the weather turns colder, drafts begin to creep inside under doors and windowsills. Those trickles (or downright drafts) of cold air can really ramp up your heating bills, not to mention freezing your tootsies all winter long!

A simple draft dodger or draft snake is an easy afternoon project that can help seal off the bottoms of doors and windows against drafts. Here are instructions for a simple sewn draft dodger, as well as a no-sew version. Both make great gifts and are perfect projects for involving kids!

Read on to find out how to make a draft dodger.

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Tags: , doors, Insulation, weather strip, window, windows

2 Comments on “How to Make a Draft Dodger for Doors and Windows”

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1. joan cable Says:
   November 30th, 2011 at 9:36 am

   you can also use pantyhose before inserting into the sewn tube. if you have pets that chew everything,please make sure the filler is pet friendly—rice may be the best option–instead of tiny pebbles.

2. Heather Raum Says:
   January 17th, 2012 at 1:44 pm

   For interior,bedroom doors or others, I use the tube insulation that is sold for pipes. (1/2″) All you have to do is prey the tube open (where it is scored) and make sure you have the correct length to match the bottom of the door. Slide the opened tube onto bottom of the door..and your done!!Costs less than $1.00 for 2 doors.

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