How to block door for winter?
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Hang a curtain across
Think about if it gets too hot in the house ( as in "fire" ) you may need this door as an escape route
Yes, a curtain.
You can buy a "portiere rod" which looks like a brass or chrome curtain rod, but is designed so it swings open when you open the door and automatically lifts so it does not drag on the carpet. If it is in a kitchen, get a curtain in some easily-washable material. If it was some other room I'd recommend a heavy material fitted with curtain lining for better heat retention.
You can also get a plastic film that gives a temporary double glazing, it is stuck to the window frame to give an air gap. The panel at the bottom of the door could have a ply panel over, with insulation in the gap.
Also get a blind or curtain for that window.
You can buy a "portiere rod" which looks like a brass or chrome curtain rod, but is designed so it swings open when you open the door and automatically lifts so it does not drag on the carpet. If it is in a kitchen, get a curtain in some easily-washable material. If it was some other room I'd recommend a heavy material fitted with curtain lining for better heat retention.
You can also get a plastic film that gives a temporary double glazing, it is stuck to the window frame to give an air gap. The panel at the bottom of the door could have a ply panel over, with insulation in the gap.
Also get a blind or curtain for that window.
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round sausagey draught excluder at the bottom
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Ask the Landlord to sort out.
Fair enough,as has been suggested hang a curtain a big heavy one.
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polystyrene is very flammable, esp for a kitchen.
You can buy a second glazing thing, like cling film. I used that over my windows when I was renting years back and thick curtains. Have you asked your landlord if could have a new, better door? He/she may just surprise you
You can buy a second glazing thing, like cling film. I used that over my windows when I was renting years back and thick curtains. Have you asked your landlord if could have a new, better door? He/she may just surprise you
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It's possible to hang a curtain on a door. Right sized hooks screw in hooks and a length of 1/2 dowel. The old way with a pocket in the curtain top and bottom might need a sewing machine to add the lower one.
This sort of thing or raid above the door which we don't use now.
This sort of thing or raid above the door which we don't use now.
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