Tutorial: Easy draft stopper from socks

My first apartment was in a historic district. The old building was so pretty – but the windows so drafty! I learned quickly that I needed to put draft stoppers in front of them to keep the cold air out, and my heating bill affordable. Jillee from One Good Thing shows how you can make a draft stopper out of a couple of pairs of socks. It’s a quick – and super easy – project that can save you money on your energy bills.

Click below for her tutorial:

Sock It To Your Energy Bill! Make A Draft Stopper! by One Good Thing

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!