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Maintaining an Invisible Screen

Once you have installed the screen, you may be inspired to check out invisible, retractable window screens. Kits are available for double doors and French doors. Here are a few tips on maintenance:

How To Install a Deadbolt

Nothing is worse than living in a house where you don't feel safe. So if you are seeking a tad more security, a deadbolt on your entry doors is a pretty good investment.

Repairing Small Holes in Your Window Screens

Holes in your window screens aren't just ugly, they're annoying. Mosquitoes, flies, bees will eventually find their way into your house. Whether you're afraid of West Nile Virus or nasty bites that drive you crazy, a screen with holes is literally an open invitation to flying foes.

Repairing Medium Holes in Your Window Screens

How to Install a Doorknob

We all know the power of first impressions. When it comes to the inside of your home it's the doorway that can set the tone for the room beyond.

How to Install an Invisible Screen

Have you ever wished that your aluminum or wood frame screen door would stop blocking either your view outdoors or your lovely front door? Retractable screens, also known as invisible screens, will grant that wish.

How to Install Privacy Blinds

Decide where the blinds should go. The choices are:

Within the frame of the window
Outside the window so the valence of the blinds sits above and outside the frame

For most rooms, you will probably want to attach the blinds within the window frame so you can add romance with fabric curtains that match the style of the bedroom.

How to Install a Peephole

It's the window on the world that makes us feel safe: a peephole. Considering that they are incredibly inexpensive and easy to install, there is no good reason not to have one.

Add Trim to Your Doors

Want to add a little zing to your entryways? By adding new door trim, or "casings" as they're commonly called, you can really enhance the overall look of just about any room in your house!

Repairing Large Holes in Your Window Screens

Holes in your window screens aren't just ugly, they're annoying. Learn how easy and inexpensive it is to repair holes and even replace the entire screen.