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| Yes, it really is finished |
I slept REALLY well last night, waking up only once when I rolled over and whacked my knee on the door. What changed, you might ask? I spent yesterday making bug screens for my car windows.
The whole time I was making these I was thinking that someone with a bit more creative genius (and a sewing machine) could really make them look great. Adapt as necessary.
Supplies:
- Roll of screening (about $5 at Home Depot
- 20 pack of small circular magnets ($5 at Walmart)
- Glue (I got Elmer’s can-stick-a-rock-to-the-wall glue)
Directions:
- Cut a piece of screen to just larger than the window.
- Glue magnets round the edges two to three inches apart
- Let it dry… and you’re done!
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| Some cheepo supplies |
Tips and Thoughts:
- Make sure the glue is totally dry before you stick this on your car or you’ll have permanent screening and/or paint loss.
- I was going to use magnetic strips but decided that the screen would be harder to fold up and store.
Easy, right? The whole thing cost about $12 and twenty minutes, much better than the $35 screens I was looking at (plus shipping). Yes, when people ask I may tell them my six year old nephew made these, but they are functional and can be removed and stored easily. I have a ton of extra screen, so I’ll probably try to make something prettier when I have some free time. Enjoy my childlike (but totally practical!) art project.
This might work a little better in aesthetics and functionality.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Master-Magnetics-07019-Flex-Magnet/dp/B000BQL8E0
your awesome Ash :) Miss and love you
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to the same thing for my van door awesome idea
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your *cough* nephew *cough* is very creative. I don't see a future in interior design, though!
ReplyDeleteFunction is everything, in my book! Nicely done!
Cyndi & Stumpy @ RVly Ever After
nice job and they can be rolled/folded for easy storage. necessity is the mother of invention. I see peaceful bug free nights ahead. Just remember to tuck before you roll. LOL... Peace be the journey not the destination.
ReplyDeleteMichael (@wonderwanderr)
I did the same thing in my van for last summer, but have it on the inside. Works wonders!
ReplyDeleteJ.C. Whitney had some years back with black nylon screen and a border of magnetic strip that was double sewed to the screening I bought them for the door windows and, with pockets, for the bottom-opening windows on rear doors. I've been using them a dozen years or so. They roll to store in a cardboard tube they came in. Alas, I haven't seen any available for years now at any price anywhere.
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great idea. I was wondering how to do a screen for my windows.
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