Can I put a band aid on this for a little while until I can replace the whole entryway?

I know eventually everything will need to be replaced, but it’s not in the cards right now. I’ve tried weather stripping, but it’s too thick where the crack eventually closes and keeps the door from closing completely. The doorframe is original to the house from 1987, with the resilience to show for it. Too much manipulating and it starts to crumble, so adjusting the strike plate isn’t ideal. A door sweep on the bottom closed the gap there but it drags terribly when the door opens. There is a storm door on the outside, and the thermostat for the house is a few feet away so the A/C runs constantly. It’s an older home, but it’s my first, so I’m learning as I go. It doesn’t have to be perfect but I would like to give my HVAC a break! submitted by /u/Weekly_Bluebird_9356 [link] [comments]

Apr 26, 2025 - 02:34

I know eventually everything will need to be replaced, but it’s not in the cards right now. I’ve tried weather stripping, but it’s too thick where the crack eventually closes and keeps the door from closing completely. The doorframe is original to the house from 1987, with the resilience to show for it. Too much manipulating and it starts to crumble, so adjusting the strike plate isn’t ideal. A door sweep on the bottom closed the gap there but it drags terribly when the door opens. There is a storm door on the outside, and the thermostat for the house is a few feet away so the A/C runs constantly. It’s an older home, but it’s my first, so I’m learning as I go. It doesn’t have to be perfect but I would like to give my HVAC a break!

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