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The house is very drafty.
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Here are 10 solutions from contractors and weatherization experts for fixing a drafty house.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Put it by a drafty window where cold winter air hits it or put it by an HVAC vent where it gets blasted with heated air and its leaves will brown.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Avoid Cold Drafts and Heat Sources Keep plants away from drafty windows, doors, radiators, and vents during winter.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Poinsettias prefer temperatures between 65ºF and 75ºF, so keep them in a cool room, away from drafty windows and doors, heating vents, and fireplaces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
Put it by a drafty window where cold winter air hits it or put it by an HVAC vent where it gets blasted with heated air and its leaves will brown.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Avoid Cold Drafts and Heat Sources Keep plants away from drafty windows, doors, radiators, and vents during winter.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Poinsettias prefer temperatures between 65ºF and 75ºF, so keep them in a cool room, away from drafty windows and doors, heating vents, and fireplaces.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drafty. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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