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FishermanNervous7682 t1_ivoxooc wrote

I don't have a French doors but I plan on making 4 ft x 6 inch sandbag inside a bag made from a fuzzy blanket, to place at the bottom of the door and restrict air flow. The ones I've seen in stores, don't cut it.

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Impossible-Bear-8953 t1_ivp1zy4 wrote

Depending upon the sand you use, it will absolutely blow out the fabric warp and weft of a fuzzy blanket. Try to get some canvas of heavy quilting cotton for a tighter weave. Then less chance of sand on the floor

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FishermanNervous7682 t1_ivp5f4k wrote

I was thinking of visiting a pet shop that sells stuff for fish. Use the colorful rocks , bigger agrigate than sand and keep it in the plastic as well as a blue poly bag with zipper. It will be heavy but the door won't be opened much.

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Impossible-Bear-8953 t1_ivpi3c1 wrote

I used playground sand making window snakes for my town library windows. Sounds like you have a plan!

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Happy_Confection90 t1_ivrofzv wrote

If you can use a sewing machine, buying a quarter yard of heavy cotton canvas at Joann's and a bag of playground sand will make you a much less annoying draft dodger that will hold a nice narrow shape all winter. I bought this with a 50% off coupon and made 4 of them last winter in about an hour.

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FishermanNervous7682 t1_ivt4w36 wrote

Thanks for the tips. I will use sand. I am sure its much less than the 3x $30 per bag I was looking into.

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