Even easier- and more attractive- is to buy metal escutcheons made for exactly this purpose- found in any hardware store- they just need to be attached firmly with screws and or some kind of strong adhesive or caulk, filling in around all edges with caulk. 1/4″ hardware cloth covered with wood filler or epoxy (or nothing if it is not exposed to the outside and aesthetics aren’t an issue)- or solid sheet metal cut and fitted and attached to the wall around the gap (all edges caulked)- works great. It might work for a while, but rodents happily eat through Great Stuff or any kind of foam (or fiberglass)- they even love to make nests with it (I see Great Stuff makes a specific “pest-proof” version, but the reviews beg to differ.). , at least as far as preventing rodents from getting in a bldg. I see this post is a few years old, but I’ve effectively “mouse-proofed” many houses and Great Stuff isn’t really so great for filling in gaps around pipes, etc. Other tips in the 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes series: I was not told what to write or say about GREAT STUFF. If I don’t like a product, you won’t see it mentioned. As always, I’m extremely picky about the products I promote. Then enjoy your winter draft-free and your summers bug-free -).Ĭheck out the Dow GREAT STUFF Pinterest board for more ways to use GREAT STUFF.ĭisclosure: This post was sponsored by GREAT STUFF. Have you checked under your sinks or around your foundation lately? Buy a can of GREAT STUFF and seal all the gaps. In the openings and gaps in your floor vents:Īround pipes and wires entering your home’s foundation: Here are just a few places you can use GREAT STUFF: Once the GREAT STUFF has cured, trim off any excess with a serrated blade if necessary. Keep a wet wipe or paper towel nearby to wipe off the nozzle and wipe up any drips. Do not overfill as GREAT STUFF expands as it cures. Spray GREAT STUFF into the gaps around your pipes.
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I created a super quick video to show you how to use GREAT STUFF.: Don’t forget to put on gloves and eye protection. (I think my Halloween costume is complete, right?!)īut seriously, this is GREAT STUFF! It will fill in any gaps and holes in your home and foundation to prevent bugs and drafts from coming in. GREAT STUFF is easy to use, simply shake the can for 30 seconds. So much so, that I created a second head when I was working on my kitchen renovation. Get it? Inflated. Oh yes, GREAT STUFF expands! And between you and me, this post was already on the list of 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes! But, let’s keep that secret, because we don’t need GREAT STUFF to get an inflated ego. Take a few minutes to seal around pipes with GREAT STUFF and you’ll stop them from entering your home.īefore GREAT STUFF approached me about writing a sponsored post for them, I was already a huge fan of their product. Have you looked under your sinks around the water pipes? If you have gaps around the pipes, you have the welcome sign up for cold air and bugs. Of course not! Wait… you might and not know it. Do you have an open door policy for drafts and bugs?
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