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Toolbox essentials for DIY projects
by Anika Schulz
Are you still in your right mind?
10.11.2018
Translation: machine translated
Nobody wants draughts. Not only does it keep you constantly cold. No, you also burn a lot of energy. Fortunately, there are relatively simple ways to keep the cold air outside.
I'm cold. Not in the office, not even outside, but within my own four walls. I put one hand on the radiator in the living room. It's warm, that can't be the problem. Then I check all the rooms. Has someone left a window open again? No, that's not it either. It slowly dawns on me.
My flat is old, very old. Age has left its mark on the front door, but also on the (much newer) windows. The stuff is no longer completely tight. I notice this immediately when I wave my hand around a bit in front of it. In the case of the door, even the naked eye is enough, it's so warped.
Leaky windows and doors not only drive the cold into your home, they also drive up your energy costs. Because when you're cold, you turn up the heating. But that doesn't have to be the case
Where is the mole?
First of all, you need to find out exactly where the leak is. Use a candle or a lighter to search for clues. The flame will show you exactly where the hole is by flickering intensely. Simply slowly scan the entire door or window frame. Free tip: Make sure that curtains are pulled to the side first.
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