Drafty Outlets? Yes, it is a real thing

Your outlets could be letting “IN” a lot of drafts.

Don’t believe me?

Go find some outlets on the exterior walls of your home on a really cold day and feel the air around the outlet. If your walls are not well insulated, you will find a marked difference in the temperature by the outlet.

What a waste of energy!

Heating and cooling dollars are going out the crack because air leaks don’t just affect your winter bills! You also waste money air conditioning the outside if you don’t seal up all year long. Plus drafts leave you feeling chilled and cranky, so seal up and save.

The other reason to seal up cracks now!!!!

BUGS. Critters are looking to escape the elements. Don’t let them in. Insects can get into your walls and walk into your living room via the wall outlet. If that doesn’t motivate you, I don’t what will. Maybe you like ants in your kitchen or millipedes in your bedroom?

If you are not a BUG FAN, watch this video now. 3 easy to use, cheap products that will solve cracks and gaps around outlets and switches too. Seriously, this is so easy and there should be no whining about the cold if you don’t try some of these tips. YOU CAN DO IT!

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