I Struggled to Stay Warm in My Drafty Apartment Until I Discovered This $14 Amazon Solution
Probably the biggest flex about my current apartment is that it has absolutely massive windows. And don’t get me wrong, I love the sunlight and fresh air those windows bring in the summer. But the winter is a completely different story. During the colder months, these beautiful windows can make my apartment very chilly. And the building is on the old side, so I can, on occasion, feel the outside wind. (I may or may not have found actual snow inside my apartment during the last storm.) So I’ve been on the lookout for something to better insulate my apartment without ruining the aesthetic for a while, and that’s when I found MIKOSI Draft Stopper Adhesive Tape on Amazon. As soon as it arrived, I stuck this transparent silicone tape to my drafty windows and noticed an immediate difference.
I love how easy to install and renter-friendly this tape is. And at $14 for 35 mm, you can’t beat the price. To apply the tape, just cut it to the length you need and peel the adhesive back away, then stick it on your window frame or door. The tape is thick enough to block outside air instantly. And it comes in three different length options, so you can order how much you think you’ll need.
The tape has almost 3,500 five-star ratings. Whether living in an old house or suffering a particularly harsh winter, reviewers can’t get enough of this product. “Put this on the front door and our French doors in the parlor, the draft was unbelievable before putting up … now no draft,” one reviewer wrote.
Because its clear (there are also black and brown versions), the tape hides nicely on the black frame of my windows. I will say the tape is slightly cloudy like you see in the product pictures, so it won’t be completely invisible. But it won’t attract attention to itself and can be removed very easily.
No matter how cold it is outside, you shouldn’t have to suffer through the cold inside as well. Take it from me, this tape is an easy solution to a drafty apartment that you’ll wish you’d found sooner.
Buy: MIKOSI Draft Stopper Adhesive Tape, $13.69 for 35 mm