RL Tips: Changing Window Screens
Keep pests and dirt out of your home
Photography: mediterraneanproducts.com (Main Photo)
Screens are incredibly useful in tropical countries like ours—they allow you to keep your windows open to let the air in, while keeping the bugs out. But what do you do when a screen is worn and frayed? Prepare a new screen, a screwdriver and a cutter, then get to work.
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
What you need:
- Screen
- Screwdriver
- CutterÂ
How-to:Â
- Steady the frame with one hand and remove the rubber guide to take the screen out.
- Remove the screen by pushing it from below until it pops out.
- With a two-inch allowance all around, put the new screen on top of the frame.
- Outline the rubber onto the frame. With a screwdriver, push it and the screen into the canal of the frame.
- Use a cutter to cut the excess screen.Â
RL Tip: Make sure to keep your screens clean to avoid constant replacement. Click here for tips.
PHOTOS:Â mediterraneanproducts.com (Main) | Angie's List
Material from Real Living's Handy Hints and Instant Makeovers: 35 Easy Home Projects (2010). To view other Real Living Home Ideas Books, visit https://www.summitnewsstand.com.ph/real-living/specials.
Recommended Videos
Maggie Wilson's Casa Consunji Will Make Your Tropical Dream Home Possible
The store boasts of modern signature pieces made from natural elements.
5 Steps to Starting Your Own Organic Container Garden of Herbs and Vegetables
You don't need a green thumb to grow your own veggies and herbs at home.
7 Ideas to Make Your Small Bathroom Look Big
It's important to be smart about how you decorate and organize.
5 Reasons Child-Sized Furniture Is a Worthy Investment for Your Home
For one, smaller furniture is much safer for young kids to use.
7 Stores to Shop for Kids and Child-Sized Furniture (Beds, Chairs and Tables, and More)
Let your child's personality shine by choosing unique pieces for her room!
The Favorite Furniture Stores of Manila's Most Discerning
If luxe and exceedingly stylish furniture is what you're after, check this list out.
Porcelain vs Ceramic for Bathroom Tiles: Here's How and What to Choose
Should you go for porcelain tiles or ceramic tiles? A licensed interior designer gives her advice
Andi Manzano Offers a Peek at Her Line of Child-Sized Furniture (Available in October!)
The actress collaborated with a home store that specializes in furniture for babies and kids.
Where to Find Wall Stickers for Your Child's Bedroom (No Need for a New Paint Job!)
You can get wall stickers in lots of unique colors and designs.
'Walang Trabahong Pang-Forever': 5 Lessons on Investing from Dimples Romana
Dimples and her husband have been investing in real estate properties since 16 years ago when they got married.
Take Note: Here's How Often You Should Wash Your Bed Sheets
There's a recommended general rule of thumb you should remember.
