I like your bubble wrap on window tip in other video. I don't think I will try socket tip as I like a certain amount of ventilation coming in to my house, but in a draughty house this is an excellent and cheap tip that many would overlook.
Did mine at my last apartment. Some of the outlets and light switches had so much cold air flowing through once I took off the cheap, plastic covers. The foam insulation gaskets worked well. Although the second year, I checked and some of the gaskets were so pressed flat, I added another layer. I also had taken the foam oval 'punch outs' and put scisscor slits, then these went on top of dollar store plastic childproof ovals. Have also to block out my then downstairs neighbors weed smoke(their meds(?)that I am allergic to the smoke part) taped over the keys inside of closets and around the tiled rooms. Please note, the areas I used masking tape as the first layer removed the easiest with less stickiness than duct tape. My recommended layers are painters tape, HVAC metal duct tape--the higher the flame resistant point then the better the insulation...then I used white or light brown duct tape as a 'pretty' covering although my arts and crafts skills are rudimentary. This method not only kept out their bugs, their nauseating smoke smells but kept me much more noticably insulated. Retaining the winter heat and summer air conditioning In was paying for. My neighbors with a frequent obnoxious relative complained the second year they lived below me hoe much more winter cold and stuffy hotter in the triple degree summers they were noticing. I did not care for their lifestyle crossing into my apt with their rudeness and ignorant selfish displays of money. Also, upstairs is a poorly vented attic so I'm the old granny with my car both arthritic trying to stay warm without turning on the heat. Or air conditioner as my apartment placement unique but an end unit that picked up easily the extremes of summer and winter condition. Could not believe after my three layers of taping mostly the floors how they had the nerve to complain, like they have more money collectively than I do yet expect me to heat or cool them in extreme weather. They complained about not enough air flow in the summers and how starting with that one winter they were so much colder. The insulating materials on the taping and there were other projects that came out of my tiny pockets I had to dig deep into. I never felt comfy with inviting them into my place which I never did. The foam outlets, the foam placed on the plastic childproof outlet safety caps went with me to my new place. Keeping my money investments as much as possible with me. But my new place so tightly sealed up, ground floor, and built so solid think in both temperature and neighborhood sounds and outside noises, I do not think I will really need the materials. Lots of Reflectix I also then used which helped with a simple but unique design in that place. My daughter still lives in that town, so I will offer her those materials first before I decided if I am going to use them. Last place took me four years and checking the monthly budgets to send if and what I could afford to add in insulation items including portable summer fans and portable winter heaters. Am very grateful for my new place as being ten years older than the last unit built I resided in. This new place built solid, sturdy and thick. Like my new connecting neighbors as I never hear any of them. The weather climate year round is more better. And I do not think other than the lighr and gasket foam insulation projects, I will need to insulate on my own. I do live in a often humid climate, and no portable heaters allowed as the seniors around here forget the safety precautions? But the marine and boat dehumidifiers are in my price range and should do well.
Great tips, I can really feel the draft just putting my hand close to the socket without insulation.
Glad it helped.
I like your bubble wrap on window tip in other video. I don't think I will try socket tip as I like a certain amount of ventilation coming in to my house, but in a draughty house this is an excellent and cheap tip that many would overlook.
Did mine at my last apartment. Some of the outlets and light switches had so much cold air flowing through once I took off the cheap, plastic covers. The foam insulation gaskets worked well. Although the second year, I checked and some of the gaskets were so pressed flat, I added another layer. I also had taken the foam oval 'punch outs' and put scisscor slits, then these went on top of dollar store plastic childproof ovals. Have also to block out my then downstairs neighbors weed smoke(their meds(?)that I am allergic to the smoke part) taped over the keys inside of closets and around the tiled rooms. Please note, the areas I used masking tape as the first layer removed the easiest with less stickiness than duct tape. My recommended layers are painters tape, HVAC metal duct tape--the higher the flame resistant point then the better the insulation...then I used white or light brown duct tape as a 'pretty' covering although my arts and crafts skills are rudimentary. This method not only kept out their bugs, their nauseating smoke smells but kept me much more noticably insulated. Retaining the winter heat and summer air conditioning In was paying for. My neighbors with a frequent obnoxious relative complained the second year they lived below me hoe much more winter cold and stuffy hotter in the triple degree summers they were noticing. I did not care for their lifestyle crossing into my apt with their rudeness and ignorant selfish displays of money. Also, upstairs is a poorly vented attic so I'm the old granny with my car both arthritic trying to stay warm without turning on the heat. Or air conditioner as my apartment placement unique but an end unit that picked up easily the extremes of summer and winter condition. Could not believe after my three layers of taping mostly the floors how they had the nerve to complain, like they have more money collectively than I do yet expect me to heat or cool them in extreme weather. They complained about not enough air flow in the summers and how starting with that one winter they were so much colder. The insulating materials on the taping and there were other projects that came out of my tiny pockets I had to dig deep into. I never felt comfy with inviting them into my place which I never did. The foam outlets, the foam placed on the plastic childproof outlet safety caps went with me to my new place. Keeping my money investments as much as possible with me. But my new place so tightly sealed up, ground floor, and built so solid think in both temperature and neighborhood sounds and outside noises, I do not think I will really need the materials. Lots of Reflectix I also then used which helped with a simple but unique design in that place. My daughter still lives in that town, so I will offer her those materials first before I decided if I am going to use them. Last place took me four years and checking the monthly budgets to send if and what I could afford to add in insulation items including portable summer fans and portable winter heaters. Am very grateful for my new place as being ten years older than the last unit built I resided in. This new place built solid, sturdy and thick. Like my new connecting neighbors as I never hear any of them. The weather climate year round is more better. And I do not think other than the lighr and gasket foam insulation projects, I will need to insulate on my own. I do live in a often humid climate, and no portable heaters allowed as the seniors around here forget the safety precautions? But the marine and boat dehumidifiers are in my price range and should do well.
Wow!!!! Not something that I would have ever thought to do. On my way to Home Depot!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!
whodeenee43 You are welcome.
Great tip,thanks again
Doctor Who Bob Thanks for watching. Let me know if you try it.
AlaskaGranny I don't think they sell that from were i come from
Doctor Who Bob I don't know where you live, but have you looked on amazon? They have some there.
Great idea!
Steve Baldwin Let me know if you try it. Thanks for watching.
Great idea! Thanks AG!
Larry Blisard It works great.
You’d be surprised if the air that comes through when they face an outside wall...