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What are my options to replace a sliding glass door screen?
I have a sliding glass door off my kitchen which used to have a screen on it (the screen slid on a track just outside of the glass doors). When I moved into my house the screen that was there was a ...
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How *environmentally* durable are pet-resistant screens?
I've got some damaged wire screens on our porch, and since I have two dogs I've been replacing them with pet-resistant screens made from what appears to be a nylon mesh coated with plastic/rubber.
So ...
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How can I fix a screen door that sticks?
I have a sliding screen door that leads out to a porch/deck. The door continually sticks and is just doesn't slide open cleanly. Otherwise the screen and everything is fine. Is there something I ...
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What is the proper and accurate way to measure space for window screens?
One of our metal windows is missing a screen and I'd like to replace it. I don't have other windows of the same size so I can't easily copy the screen dimensions. How should I measure the window ...
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Is there a better more flexible framing material for screens than aluminum kits?
Our windows are old and do not lend themselves to easy removal of the screens. In fact when I remove a screen I frequently bend it beyond repair. Is there a better more flexible framing material for ...
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How can I get the pneumatic brace on my screen door to release?
I have a screen door that has a pneumatic brace that keeps the door open. It is currently stuck open and I'm trying to press the release mechanism, but I can't get it to release.
Any ideas on how to ...
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Are storm windows necessary for homes in mild climates?
I feel silly asking this but I'm curious. =) When are storm windows necessary and under what conditions? I live in California (US) and we hardly ever get snow or freezing temperatures where I'm at. In ...
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What are my options for replacing or upgrading my window screens?
I've just bought a house that has older wooden-framed windows. The windows themselves appear to be fine, but the screens for these windows are simple aluminum frames that use the small spring-loaded ...
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When re-screening window solar screens, how do I avoid warping the frame?
I'm re-screening my solar screens. I have found that a very small one is easy but larger ones present some challenges (not surprisingly).
I don't want the screen to be too loose and sag. However, ...
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What type of material should be used for sole plates on screened in porch?
I'm following along in a guide to installing a screened in porch and the following photo is shown.
The instructions are 'Secure sole plates to the patio or porch floor using construction adhesive ...
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What type of lattice should I use for a privacy screen?
I'm building a privacy screen for a terrace. I'm using 3/4 mahogany for the frame. I've made grooves (dado cuts?) in which I am going to place the lattice. The depth of the grooves is about a half an ...
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How do I clean ballpoint pen marks from an LED TV screen? [closed]
My kid was playing with a pen and she drew a few lines on the TV screen. I tried to remove it with water just after it happened, but it didn't work.
Now the lines have been on the TV for a few ...
