help needed - draft stopper

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Hi everyone
I bought a draft stopper from a local shop but it does not seem to block the cold air very well. Has anyone found a good quality one that actually works? Any tips or recommendations would be really helpful.

Anne Miller

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I made my draft stopper from some remnant fabric that I had.

In a pinch I have used old towels.

Here are a coupe of thread that might help:

https://permies.com/t/154775/sewing/DIY-Draft-Stopper-Door-Snake

https://permies.com/t/172380/Draft-Snake-Stuffing

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Maybe the draft stopper has too much stuffing? If that's the case, maybe undo one of the short ends and remove some of the innards, shake it about a bit, then close up the end again, temporarily with a pin or two to check if fit is any better. If so, make permanent closure.

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