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The Story of Draught Dodgers – A Tale of Ingenuity and Innovation
A Cold New Beginning Realising Heating Alone Wasn’t the Answer The First DIY Draught Proofing Attempts The Trouble with Sticky Rubber Stuff… Sticky rubber weather seals – what we wished we knew: The Very First Draught…
The Landlord’s Guide to DIY Draught Proofing for Victorian Minimum Rental Standards
Table of Contents Before You Start, Check for Gas Appliances Start With the External Doors Then Check the Windows Double-Hung and Sash Windows Wind-Out, Awning and Casement Windows Aluminium Sliding Windows Sashless…
How to Perfectly Install a Door Brush: Your Ultimate Guide
If you’re looking to install a door brush—whether to keep out drafts, dust, or the mysterious creatures that dwell in the shadows (we’re looking at you, dust bunnies)—we’ve got all the tips and tricks to ensure you do it right the first time. Let’s dive into the do’s and don’ts of door brush installation!
My Apartment Door Is Draughty or Noisy
Cold air, corridor smells or noise coming around your apartment door? Find the right door seals, and what to check before touching a fire door.
Why is our door kit $179 when Bunnings sells door seals for $10?
Table of Contents Three Things People Usually Want to Know First “Do I really need to spend $179?” “Will the $179 draught proofing kit make my door hard to close?” “Am I going to be replacing this stuff again in a…
If You Do One Thing Today, Check the Flexible Braided Water Pipes Under Your Sinks
The other day, Maurice and I were standing in the kitchen discussing flexible plumbing hoses. As you do. We started counting the people we knew who had experienced a burst flexi hose under a kitchen sink,…
Why Cheap Door Seals Make Doors Hard to Shut
Table of Contents Why the Sticky Foam Goes Wrong The Crush Zone The Problem Was Never Just “A Gap” The Nanna Test This Is Why Proper Door Sealing Works Differently What About Under the Door? So, Should You Ever Use the…
DIY Project: How to Draught-Proof a Timber Sliding Door
Timber sliding doors are beautiful – the gaps around them are less so. Older timber sliding doors can bring plenty of light and character into a home. They can also bring in a surprising amount of outside air. Unlike…
Noren Curtains: A Simple Way to Keep Heating and Cooling Where You Need It
A noren is a Japanese fabric curtain, usually hung across a doorway. You may have seen one at the entrance to a Japanese restaurant or shop. Noren curtains generally hang from a rod, are split down the middle and are…
When Your Door Knob Is Too Close to the Door Jamb
If your door knob sits too close to the door jamb, adding Draught Dodgers can create a knuckle problem. Here’s how to fix it properly.
Difference between the Sill and Butt Threshold in the French Door Draught Proofing Kit
French doors are a beautiful feature, but they can also be surprisingly draughty. Unlike a single door, there are gaps around the outside, beneath both doors and down the centre where the two doors meet. That gives…
The Prettiest Hole in Your House: Why Open Chimneys Wreck Comfort
Open fireplaces are beautiful. Open chimneys are trouble. When your fire is not in use, your chimney is still open. That means warm air can escape straight up it in winter, while cold air, dust, soot, smells, noise and insects can come back down like they were invited.
So yes, your fireplace may be charming. But your chimney may also be a great big hole from your living room to the sky.
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